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El Aargub: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

El Argoub or El Aargub is a town in the disputed territory of Western Sahara. It is occupied by Morocco as a rural commune in Oued Ed-Dahab Province of the region of Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab.

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Now in the cityEl Aargub+24°CCloudy · sunset 06:57 PMupdated 08:34 AM
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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

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Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Dakhla Airport VIL14 km from the centre
Nouadhibou International Airport NDB320 km from the centre
Tazadit Airport OUZ359 km from the centre
Cities of Western Sahara
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