Errachidia


Errachidia, formerly known as Ksar es-Souk, is a city in Morocco, located in the Errachidia Province, and is the capital of the Drâa-Tafilalet region.

Toponymy

Formerly known as "Ksar es-Souk", the city was renamed Errachidia around 1975 in honor of the second son of Hassan II, Moulay Rachid.

Culture

Located on the banks of the Ziz river, the city is considered part of the Tafilalt region, and is famous for its Medjool dates.
The city was part of the route of the 2006 and 2007 Dakar Rally.

Climate

Errachidia has a hot desert climate. The highest temperature ever registered in Errachidia was, on July 17, 2021.

Notable people