Errachidia


Errachidia is a city in Morocco, located in the Errachidia Province, in the region of Dra Tafilalt.
The city's residents speak Berber and Moroccan Arabic.

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

The city was part of the route of the 2006 and 2007 Dakar Rally.

Climate

Errachidia has a hot desert climate.