Assa Postal Codes: 81010 to 81214 | Assa-Zag, Guelmim-Oued Noun

Key Facts

Assa is a rural commune located in the Assa-Zag Province within the Guelmim-Oued Noun region of Morocco. Situated in the southwestern part of the country, this desert settlement lies approximately 150 kilometers southeast of Guelmim, positioned along the strategic N12 highway that connects coastal regions with the Sahara interior. The commune covers an area of approximately 2,500 square kilometers and serves as an important administrative and commercial center for the surrounding nomadic communities. Characterized by its arid Saharan climate with minimal rainfall and extreme temperature variations, Assa represents a transitional zone between the Anti-Atlas mountains to the north and the vast Sahara Desert to the south. The population, estimated at around 15,000 residents, primarily consists of Sahrawi and Amazigh communities who maintain traditional pastoral lifestyles while increasingly engaging in trade and small-scale agriculture around oases. Assa is divided into several smaller administrative units and villages that spread across its extensive territory, with the main town functioning as the provincial capital of Assa-Zag Province. The local economy relies heavily on livestock herding, date palm cultivation in oasis areas, and cross-border trade with neighboring regions. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for the various districts and villages within Assa commune, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate navigation and communication within this important Saharan settlement.

Neighboring Regions

• Zag
• Tata
• Bouizakarne
• Tan-Tan