Sijilmasa
Sijilmasa was one of the most important medieval trade centres in the Maghreb, serving as the northern terminus of the western trans-Saharan caravan route until the 14th century and becoming so closely associated with the gold trade that Arabic sources linked its very name to gold. Founded around 757 CE in the fertile Tafilalt oasis south of the High Atlas, the city's ruins now stretch for five miles along the River Ziz near Rissani, making it a significant archaeological site in Morocco's Errachidia province.
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Sijilmasa: quick answers
Where is Sijilmasa?
Sijilmasa is in Province d Errachidia, Morocco.
How do you get to Sijilmasa?
The nearest airport is Errachidia (ERH), about 1 hr 44 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Sijilmasa?
The warmest month is July, averaging 35°C94°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 10°C51°F. The wettest month is October, with about 11 mm0.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Sijilmasa?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 restaurants and 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.