Electricity and sockets
TerritoryYes – from the UK you need a travel adapter for the Western Sahara, because the sockets there (Types C and E) will not take your plugs.
Sockets at the destination
Sockets in the Western Sahara: Types C and E, supplied with 230 V at 50 Hz. 230 V means no voltage converter – only the plug shape matters.
You will find identical sockets in the Central African Republic, Tunisia, Madagascar and Benin. Travelling further to Malawi, Nigeria and Zambia means a different adapter. In Africa, 21 of 55 recorded destinations use exactly this combination.
Protective earth
Not every socket in the Western Sahara is earthed: Type E yes, Type C no. Class I appliances belong in an earthed outlet.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | adapter for Types C and E | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Types C and E | Check route → |
Nothing to worry about electrically: the Western Sahara runs the same supply as home. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Poland, Slovakia, Czechia, Monaco, France and French Guiana.
Common questions
Yes. UK plugs do not fit the sockets in the Western Sahara.
The Western Sahara uses Types C and E at 230 V and 50 Hz.
No. At 230 V the supply matches UK and European appliances.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for the Western Sahara from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →