International Date Fair, Erfoud (SIDATTES)
Erfoud (Tafilalet)
Morocco's annual date fair in Erfoud, in the Tafilalet, on the road to Merzouga, usually in late October and early November.
Dates
- 25 October 2027 – 7 November 2027 — dates not published; late October-early November estimated from 2024 (29 October-3 November) and 2025 (29 October-2 November) (estimated date)
Source: Morocco World News, SIDATTES 2025: Erfoud hosts 14th International Date Fair — accessed 14 October 2026
Key facts
SIDATTES (International Date Fair in Morocco) is held every autumn in Erfoud, in the palm groves of the Tafilalet, at harvest time. It is organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and the International Date Fair Association (ASIDMA). The 14th edition, from 29 October to 2 November 2025, covered 40,000 m² with more than 230 exhibitors and a 3,000 m² market called the "Rahba".
The 2024 edition ran from 29 October to 3 November.
Good to know
- Desert road: Erfoud is on the road to the Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga; the fair combines well with a night at a desert camp.
- For visitors: the fair is mainly professional (growers, processors, suppliers), but the Rahba lets you taste and buy the country's date varieties.
- Season: in late October, temperatures in the Tafilalet are milder than in summer.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Erfoud date fair in 2027?
Usually in late October and early November: the 2024 and 2025 editions began on 29 October.
Can you buy dates at the fair?
Yes: the Rahba market, 3,000 m² in 2025, showcases dates from the producing regions.
Where is Erfoud?
In the Draa-Tafilalet region, on the road to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi.