Circuits

Day 1 : Ouarzazate – M’hamid

Morning departure from Ouarzazate by 4×4 for M’hamid through the Draa valley by way of Agdez, then by a pleasant track and marked by fortified villages and by green oasis crossing the immense palm grove of the Draa valley (greater productive region of dates in Morocco). Lunch in Zagora, in the afternoon, departure towards M’hamid, the last village of the valley. The asphalt road stops here; to reach the camp of Erg Lihoudi by dromedary (about an hour and a half). Welcome by the locals before sunset on the dunes; dinner with candles, unforgettable evening around the campfire with nomadic songs. Night under the nomad tent or under the stars.

Day 2 : M’hamid – Ouarzazate 

After the sunrise and the breakfast, return in dromedary to join the village of Mhamid, visit of the ancient Ksar and return to Ouarzazate by 4×4, by stopping at Tamgroute to visit the ancient coranic library and the manufacture of pottery as well as the subterranean alleys. From Zagora to Agdez we go back up the right bank of the Oued Draa, where from we will perceive all along the immense palm grove, then we will take back the track from Tansikht to Agdez to discover the other landscapes. Lunch break in Agdez and return to Ouarzazate at the end of the afternoon.

Day 1 : Ouarzazate – Chigaga

Departure early in the morning from Ouarzazate in 4×4 for M’hamid through the valley of Drâa way of Agdez, then by a pleasant track marked out by fortified villages and by green oasis crossing the immense palm grove of the valley of Draa (greater productive region of dates in Morocco). Lunch in Zagora, in the afternoon we continue towards M’hamid, the last village of the valley. The asphalt road ends here, we will continue on a sandy track towards the great dunes of Chigaga. Ride on a dromedary and enjoy the sunset on the dunes. Dinner and night in bivouac under the nomad tent in the heart of the desert.

Day 2 : Chigaga – Ouarzazate

Early in the morning: we will help to the sunrise, after the breakfast, departure for Ouarzazate by the track between the Erg of Chigaga and the dry bed of Drâa by the way of the lake of Iriqui, then Foum Zguid. Continuation on the road. Lunch at Taznakht (famous for its carpets).
Return to Ouarzazate in the late afternoon.

Day 1 : Ouarzazate – Dades

Departure in the morning for the Gorges of Dadès, the palm grove of Skoura (where from the visit of the magnificent kasbah of Amridil, then from Kelaa de M’gouna (capital of the rose), we will discover the Valley of the Roses by the track of Boutahrar, walk about an hour before taking back the 4×4 to join the Gorges of Dadès, at the feet of the kasbah of Ait Youl : magnificent colors and landscapes the fingers of the monkey. Lunch at the foot of the Gorges of Dadès, walk along the river. In the afternoon, continuation by the road to arrive at the Gorges of Todra, walk in the gorges. Dinner and night in the Gorges of Dadès or in the Gorges of Todra.

Day 2 : Dades – Merzouga

Morning departure in 4×4 for Merzouga via the valley of Tafilalet. Lunch in Erfoud, continuation of the route in 4×4 (the hamada: desert of stones) to reach the dunes of Merzouga. We will exchange the 4×4 for the dromedary (2 hours) to reach the bivouac located in an oasis in full desert, taking advantage of a magnificent sunset at the top of the dunes of Erg Chebbi (250 m). Dinner and night in the bivouac.

Day 3 : Merzouga – Ouarzazate

After breakfast, return by dromedaries (2 hours) to take back the 4×4 and departure via the valley of Drâa by the way of Tazarine. Lunch in N’Kob (a small Berber village) then continuation to join the track that leads to Agdez (the old road of the caravans of the valley of the Drâa) to find you in the heart of the palm grove and its kasbahs, then can go back in time by taking the road to Ouarzazate and by crossing the pass Tizi-N-Tinfifte (1600m).

Day 1 : Ouarzazate – M’hamid

Departure in the morning from Ouarzazate in 4×4 for M’hamid through the valley of Drâa by the way of Agdez, then pleasant track marked out by fortified villages and by green oasis crossing the immense palm grove of the valley of Draa (greater productive region of dates in Morocco). Lunch in Zagora. In the afternoon, departure for M’Hamid, the last village of the valley. The asphalt road stops here to reach the Erg Lihoudi camp by camel (about an hour and a half). Local welcome before sunset on the dunes, dinner with candles, unforgettable evening around the campfire with nomadic songs, night under the nomadic tent or under the stars.

Day 2 : M’hamid – Chigaga

Return by dromedary to the village of M’ Hamid, then departure there by 4×4 to visit the surroundings (kasbahs, ancient slave village and the crossroads of caravans), lunch break and departure in the afternoon by 4×4 to the dunes of Chigaga by crossing 60 km of desert (hamada, erg, oasis). Arrival at the dunes before the end of the afternoon to enjoy a magnificent sunset. Dinner and night in bivouac (under nomadic tent) at the foot of the dunes.

Day 3 : Chigaga – Ouarzazate

Sunrise on the big dune and departure for Ouarzazate after breakfast by the road between the Erg of Chigaga and the dried out bed of the Drâa by the lake of Iriqui, then Foum Zguid. Continue on the road, stop at Taznakht for lunch. Return to the hotel in Ouarzazate at the end of the afternoon.

Day 1 : Ouarzazate – Agdez – Zagora

In the morning you will go to Zagora. Crossing the Tizi-n-Tinifift pass, you will reach Agdez, then the valley and the Oued Drâa. You will continue on the track from the Kasbah of Tamnougalt to Tansikht, through fortified villages and palm groves, towards the oasis of Zagora. After lunch, you will visit the dunes of Tinfou and the medieval library which contains old Koran books from the 11th century. After sunset, dinner and overnight at the hotel in Zagora.

Day 2 : Zagora – Erfoud – Merzouga

After breakfast, you will take the road through the Anti-Atlas to cross the desert of stones, a real end of the world with its lunar landscapes. Lunch will be taken in Alnif, in the heart of the oasis, lost in the infinity of the mineral solitude of the Bougafer massif. At the end of the day, you will arrive in Erfoud to admire the sunset on the dunes of Merzouga and you will exchange the 4×4 for dromedaries (2 hours of dromedary ride), then you will spend the night in bivouac under tents in the oasis, in the middle of the dunes of the Erg Chebbi.

Day 3 : Erfoud – Tinghir – Dades

An early awakening will allow you to assist to the sunrise on the great dunes of sand, then you will have breakfast with the nomads and will continue in dromedary to get back the 4×4 and to visit the Berber market of Rissani. You will continue towards Tinghir, following the palm grove of Tafilalet which counts nearly a million o palm of date palms. Lunch will be taken in the Todra Gorges, followed by a 2-hour walk to discover the Tinghir oasis. Dinner and night at the hotel in the Gorges of Dades.

Day 4 : Dades – Skoura – Ouarzazate

After breakfast, departure for the valley of the roses by the track of Ait Youl and Boutahrar to join then the road that leads to Skoura, lunch with the inhabitants then visit of the Kasbah of Amridil before taking back our road for Ouarzazate. Night in hotel in Ouarzazate.

Day 1 : Ouarzazate – Dades

Departure in the morning for the gorges of Dadés, the palm grove of Skoura (where from the visit of the magnificent kasbah of Amridil, then from Kelaa M’ Gouna (capital of the rose), we discover the Valley of the Roses by the track of Boutahrar, walk about an hour before taking back the 4×4 to join the gorges of Dadés at the feet of the kasbah of Ait Youl. Magnificent colors and landscapes: the fingers of the monkeys. Lunch at the foot of the gorges of Dadès, walk along the river. In the afternoon, continuation by the road to arrive at the Gorges of Todra, walk in the gorges, dinner and night in the Gorges of Dades.

Day 2 : Dades – Zagora

After breakfast, return to Tinghir and departure in 4×4 by road (4 hours) by way of the pass ” Tizi-N-Tazzazert ” meadows of Saghro (magnificent landscapes, Berber villages). Lunch at N’Kob (first village of the Drâa valley). In the afternoon, join the paved road (along the valley of Drâa) and arrive in Zagora in the late afternoon, dinner and night in hotel in Zagora.

Day 3 : Zagora – dunes of chigaga

After breakfast, departure for M’Hamid, visit of the surroundings (kasbahs, ancient village of slaves and the crossroads of caravans), break – lunch and allocates the afternoon 4×4 for the dunes of Chigaga by crossing 60 km of desert (hamada, erg, oasis), arrival at the dunes before the end of the afternoon to take advantage of a magnificent sunset. Dinner and night in bivouac (under nomadic tent), at the foot of the dunes.

Day 4 : Chigaga – Ouarzazate

After breakfast, departure in 4×4 to cross 90 km in the desert, taking advantage of different landscapes (Lake Iriqui, mountains, fossils, Paris-Dakar track). Lunch in the first village after the desert of Foum Zguid. In the afternoon, departure on the paved road towards Agdez (Drâa valley) via Taznakht. Dinner and night at the hotel in Ouarzazate.

Day 1 : Ouarzazate – Skoura – El Kelaa de M’Gouna – Tourbiste – Ait youl – Dades Gorges – Tinghir

Night in Tinghir

Day 2: Tinghir – Alnif on the Jbel Galz – Merzouga

Night in Merzouga in a hotel or bivouac.

Day 3 : Merzouga – Taouz – Ziz valley – Ouzina – Remilia – Oued Renkis – Tafraoute (Lake Maider)

Bivouac in the desert at Tafraoute.

Day 4 : Tafraoute – Oum Jrane track – Valley of the dinosaurs – Hizguilma oasis – descent Tagounite-Zagora

Accommodation in Zagora

Day 5 : Zagora – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou

Accommodation in Ait Ben Haddou

Day 1: Ouarzazate – Dades

Morning departure for the Dades gorges, visiting the Skoura palm grove (including the magnificent Kasbah Amridil). From Kelâa de M’gouna (the capital of roses), we discover the Valley of Roses via the Boutahrar trail, taking an hour-long walk before resuming the journey by 4×4 to reach the Dades Gorges at the foot of the Ait Youl kasbah. Enjoy the stunning colors and landscapes, including the Monkey Fingers rock formations. Lunch at the foot of the Dades Gorges, followed by a walk along the river. In the afternoon, continue by road to reach the Todra Gorges. Enjoy a walk in the gorges, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at the Dades Gorges.

Day 2: Dades – Merzouga

Morning departure by 4×4 for Merzouga, passing through the Tafilalet Valley. Lunch in Erfoud, then continue by 4×4 along the trail (hamada: stony desert) to reach the Merzouga dunes. We will switch from the 4×4 to camels (2 hours) to reach the bivouac located in an oasis in the middle of the desert, enjoying a magnificent sunset from the top of the Erg Chebbi dunes (250 m). Dinner and overnight at the bivouac.

Day 3: Merzouga – Zagora

After breakfast, depart by 4×4 via the Drâa Valley, passing through Tazarine. Lunch in N’Kob (a small Berber village). In the afternoon, continue to Zagora by road and then by trail to get as close as possible to the palm grove and its kasbahs. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Zagora.

Day 4: Zagora – Mhamid

After breakfast, depart by 4×4 for Tamgroute (visit its pottery workshops and Koranic library) and arrive at the village of M’Hamid (end of the paved road and gateway to the desert). Continue along the trail to reach the bivouac located at the foot of the L’Erg Lihoudi dunes, welcome tea under the tent, lunch, and an entire afternoon dedicated to experiencing the desert up close. Option to take a walk around the dunes or a camel ride to enjoy a magnificent sunset. Dinner and overnight at the bivouac.

Day 5: Mhamid – Chigaga

After breakfast, depart by another trail by 4×4 to reach the village of M’Hamid. Visit the village and its surroundings: kasbahs, old slave village, and caravan crossroads. Lunch in a beautiful Riad in the palm grove, followed by an afternoon departure by 4×4 for the Chigaga dunes (300 m), crossing 60 km of desert (hamada, erg, oasis). Arrive at the dunes before sunset, with the option to climb the dune and enjoy a magnificent sunset. Dinner and overnight at the bivouac at the foot of the dunes.

Day 6: Chigaga – Ouarzazate

After breakfast, depart by 4×4 to cross 90 km of desert, enjoying different landscapes (Lake Iriqui, mountains, fossils, Paris-Dakar trail). Lunch at the first village after the desert, Foum Zguid. In the afternoon, take the paved road to Agdez (Drâa Valley), passing through Taznakht. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Ouarzazate.

Day 1 : Flight to Ouarzazate

Reception of the clients at the airport and transfer. Accommodation at the hotel in Ouarzazate.

Day 2 : Ouarzazate – Tinghir – Tamtatoucht

Morning departure for Tinghir via the rose valley, the Aït youl and Boutahrar tracks to join the Dades gorges. Lunch in Dades and continuation to Tamtatoucht. Night in Tamtatoucht.

Day 3 : Tamtatoucht – Todra Gorges – Merzouga

Departure in the direction of the Todra gorges, a natural site in the high rocky cliffs, walk in the surroundings. Lunch at the foot of the Todra gorges and departure for Merzouga (visit to the Erfoud palm grove on the way). A caravan of dromedaries will be waiting to take you to the oasis in the heart of the desert (2 hours by dromedary). Sunset, discussion without borders around the campfire and night in half pension in bivouac under nomadic tents.

Day 4 : Merzouga – Merzouga

Wake up early in the morning to help the sunset. Day dedicated to the discovery of the desert on foot or by dromedary. Lunch and return to Merzouga (center) by dromedary (2 hours). Night at the inn in Merzouga.

Day 5 : Merzouga – Nkob

Morning departure for Nkob. Lunch in Alnif and departure for Nkob. Night at the hotel in Nkob.

Day 6 : Nkob – Ouarzazate

Return to Ouarzazate via Agdez. Night at the hotel in Ouarzazate.

Day 7 : Ouarzazate – Ouarzazate

A day dedicated to the discovery of the city of Ouarzazate and its region. We will start with the visit of the Taourirte Kasbah (the ancient residence of the Glaoui), then we will visit the film studios and the Tifoultoute Kasbah. Continuation of the road up to the village of Aït Ben Haddou to visit the most famous kasbah of the south. Lunch break and departure for the oasis of Fint through 13 km of track. We will discover a small oasis of peace far from any civilization whose beauty of its nature in known how to attract several film-makers. Return in the late afternoon. Dinner and night at the hotel in Ouarzazate.
Atlas Kasbah Desert

Day 8 : Transfer departure