Boujdour
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High caution — reconsider plans
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Western Sahara within 40 km north and west of the Berm, and urges caution for travel elsewhere due to the risk of conflict and limited consular support.
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- Official advice warns against travel
- Air quality may affect outdoor activity
- Proximity to the Berm and contested zones
- Potential for armed incidents (e.g., Polisario attacks)
- Limited medical facilities; serious cases referred to Laayoune
- Restricted access for foreign nationals
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Boujdour month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Boujdour are typically April, May and June, with average daytime highs around 22–24°C. October is usually the warmest month (average high 26°C), January the coldest (average low 14°C), and October the wettest (about 8 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.1 | 13.9 | 3 | 9.7 |
| February | 22.3 | 14.8 | 5 | 10.3 |
| March | 21.8 | 15.4 | 4 | 11.4 |
| April | 22.4 | 16.5 | 4 | 11.8 |
| May | 22.8 | 17.3 | 2 | 12.1 |
| June | 23.9 | 18.5 | 1 | 12.4 |
| July | 24.6 | 19.3 | 1 | 11.6 |
| August | 25.7 | 20.1 | 1 | 11.5 |
| September | 25.8 | 19.9 | 5 | 11.1 |
| October | 26.1 | 19.3 | 8 | 10.5 |
| November | 24.8 | 17.4 | 3 | 9.9 |
| December | 23.1 | 14.9 | 6 | 9.6 |
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People and places shaping Boujdour
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Research updated Wednesday, August 5, 2026Past and future events in Boujdour
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Previously
- Documented history · 1860
The locality was administered by Spain from 1860 to 1975.
- Documented history · 1976
From 1976, the city began to acquire an urban character, supported by population growth and its new port.
- Documented history · 1980
The town was attacked by the Polisario Front on 13 February 1980.
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01 · OverviewBoujdour, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Boujdour took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Boujdour
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Boujdour
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Boujdour
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Boujdour
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Boujdour
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Boujdour
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Frequently Asked Questions about Boujdour
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01 · Q&AWhere is Boujdour located and what are its coordinates?
Boujdour is situated in Western Sahara at geographic coordinates 26.1307, -14.4851 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Boujdour?
Boujdour has a recorded population of approximately 42,651 and observes the Africa/El_Aaiun time zone (MAD).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Boujdour?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Boujdour include ar, mey, and the circulating currency is MAD.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Boujdour?
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