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Amgala: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Amgala is an oasis in Western Sahara. It is located between Tifariti and Smara, outside the Moroccan Wall in the area controlled by the Polisario.

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Now in the cityAmgala+34°CCloudy · sunset 06:38 PMupdated 09:36 AM
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Getting there and staying

Flight, airport, hosts and rent

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Safety and health

Official travel advice and the medical minimum

Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 22, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.
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FCDO now advises against all travel to areas in Western Sahara within 40km North and West of 'the Berm' boundary line, including the city of Es Semara ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

Getting here

Airports, distances and public transport

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Smara Airport SMW74 km away — the nearest airport
Laayoune Hassan I International Airport EUN229 km from the centre
Tan Tan Airport TTA239 km from the centre
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