Erfoud Date Festival

مهرجان إرفود للتمور

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Nature & SeasonErfoud
DatesDates TBA · Usually OctoberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forSeasonal rites, water traditionsErfoud's festival is built around a crop
Language["ar"]Currency: MAD
CategoryNature & SeasonFestival type
The story

Erfoud Date Festival in Erfoud

The Erfoud Date Festival, also called the International Date Fair, celebrates the date harvest in Erfoud, Morocco's Capital of Dates, set amid nearly a million date palms in the Tafilalt oasis. Its 14th edition ran October 29 to November 2, 2025, drawing more than 230 exhibitors and over 90,000 visitors for traditional music, dance, a Date Queen crown, a fashion parade and a date-palm climbing contest.

Erfoud sits within the Tafilalt oasis in southeastern Morocco, a region so densely planted with date palms, nearly a million of them, that the town has earned the title Capital of Dates.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Erfoud's festival is built around a crop deeply woven into Moroccan cultural symbolism, where the date palm represents prosperity and abundance across the region

02

The mystery stays covered

Set in the Tafilalt oasis among nearly a million date palms, the fair draws a genuinely large-scale crowd, over 90,000 visitors and more than 230 Moroccan and international exhibitors in its recent edition, making it one of the country's biggest agricultural celebrations

03

The city starts moving

The program mixes commerce with spectacle: a date-palm climbing contest tests real harvesting skill, a fashion parade winds through the streets, and the crowning of a Date Queen gives the celebration a symbolic focal point

04

The water draws everyone in

Berber drummers and camel caravans move through a dusty, market-filled atmosphere that feels closer to an oasis trading town in full swing than a conventional festival ground

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Central traditions include the crowning of a Date Queen as the festival's symbolic figure

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a date-palm climbing contest testing traditional harvesting skill

The sacred route

Living ritual

and a street fashion parade

The local code

Living ritual

customs that have grown up around Erfoud's identity as Morocco's Capital of Dates within the palm-dense Tafilalt oasis

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually October

Getting around

Expect wet routes, blocked streets, and slower movement around river, beach, or water zones.

What to wear

Light, breathable clothing suits the oasis heat, with a hat and sunglasses for daytime sun; casual dress is appropriate given the festival's market and outdoor-performance character.

Safety

At Erfoud Date Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Erfoud you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Public water rituals are often open, but boat, viewing, or activity access may be paid.

Language/currency

["ar"] · MAD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map31.44 N, 4.23 WOpen in Google Maps

Erfoud, Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco

Nearest airportERH — Moulay Ali Cherif
TransportExpect wet routes, blocked streets, and slower movement around river, beach, or water zones.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Erfoud you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Erfoud via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Erfoud, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare faresFestival gearLight, breathable clothing suits the oasis heat, with a hat and sunglasses for daytime sun; casual dress is appropriate given the festival's market and outdoor-performance character.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Morocco and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Erfoud Date Festival?

Erfoud Date Festival is listed for October · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Erfoud Date Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Erfoud, Morocco. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Erfoud, Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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