Overview
Western Sahara is a country in Africa, with its capital at El-Aaiun.
Key facts
| Country | Western Sahara |
|---|---|
| Currency | MAD |
About the country
Western Sahara is a country in Africa.
The capital city is El-Aaiun.
Practical information
The currency is the MAD (Dirham).
The main language spoken is Arabic.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive in Western Sahara by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.
Cities in Western Sahara
Among the places worth a look in Western Sahara are Dakhla, Laayoune, El Marsa, Bir Ghandouz and Boujdour — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to Western Sahara usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Getting around Western Sahara
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.