Country codes Western Sahara

ISO 3166-1 2 letter

EH

ISO 3166-1 3 letter

ESH

Internet TLD

.eh

Phone calling code

212

Large airports

N/A

Medium airports

3

Small airports

N/A

Heliports

N/A

Total airports

3

Largest airports in Western Sahara

There are no large airports in Western Sahara.

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ICAO IATA Name Type Municipality

Airport codes in Western Sahara

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ICAO IATA Name Type Municipality
GMMH VIL Dakhla Airport Medium airport Dakhla
GMML EUN Hassan I Airport Medium airport El Aaiún
GMMA SMW Smara Airport Medium airport Smara

About Western Sahara

Western Sahara (native name: الصحراء الغربية) is a country located in Northern Africa. In total, the population of the country reaches 510.7 thousand inhabitants. Its capital is El Aaiún.

The international country code of Western Sahara is EH or ESH. Neighbouring countries are Algeria, Mauritania and Morocco.

The common language in Western Sahara is Spanish(Español).
The currencies used in the country are Moroccan dirham and Algerian dinar. If you want to exchange money, check the current value of the Moroccan dirham with the value of your local currency at the money exchange office.

There are 0 large, 3 medium and about 0 small airports in Western Sahara.

Travel to Western Sahara

Tourism

If you need more tourist information we can advise you to buy a guide for Western Sahara

Health

No vaccinations are required.

Tap water

Unknown tap water status.

Weather

The historical average temperature lies between 0°C () and 0°C ().

Emergency

When travelling abroad keep in mind that the response times and services available on the other end of the call may be different than those in your own country.

In case of an emergency the number for police, ambulance or fire department is 150.

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Car rental

Rent a car in Western Sahara

Find a rental car at your destination airport to make the most out of your trip to Western Sahara.

When traveling abroad, we mostly have a limited amount of time to experience the beautiful sights and activities and often end up we really want to do. Renting a car lets you travel at your own leisure and get to the spots you want to visit in Western Sahara quickly and hassle-free.

Car rental services often include a GPS system, providing you with the perfect opportunity to explore the country without getting lost. You can drive wherever you want to go.

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A camper or RV will give you unlimited freedom so you can determine your own route and go wherever you want to go. It's especially perfect because you have the comfort of your own accommodation and kitchenette with you.

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