Errachidia (, Berber: ⵉⵎⴻⵜⵖⴰⵔⵏ Imetɣaren) is a city in Morocco, located in the Errachidia Province, and is the capital of the Drâa-Tafilalet region. The city's residents speak Berber and Moroccan Arabic. Toponymy Formerly known as "Ksar Es Souk" (), the city was renamed Errachidia around 1975 in honor of the second son of Hassan II, Moulay Rachid. Culture The city was part of the route of the 2006 and 2007 Dakar Rally. Climate Errachidia has a hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWh). The highest temperature ever registered in Errachidia was , on July 17, 2021. Notable people Abdalaati Iguider - 1500m runner Rachid Neqrouz - Former footballer Mohamed Ounajem - professional footballer References External links Ksars Populated places in Errachidia Province Errachidia Regional capitals in Morocco