Destination
Desert
Oases and gateways to the Sahara
Plan a discovery of southern Morocco, its oases and gateways to the Sahara with the existing guides.
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RegionDrâa-Tafilalet
Suggested duration2–4 days
Best forDunes, oases and southern routes
Travel styleSlow and responsible circuit
Essentials
Plan Desert
Practical guidance connected to the MOP collection and official tourism sources.
Drâa Valley and oases
Gorges, kasbahs and desert gateways
Organise your visit
- Long distances make it important to limit daily stages.
- Carry water, sun protection and clothing for temperature changes.
- Choose identified operators and reduce waste, noise and off-road driving.
Stay
Plan your stay in Desert
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Accommodation
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Guides
Understand and explore Desert
All content below comes from the existing editorial collection.
Guide
Explore the oases and ksour around Erfoud
A day among palm groves, earthen settlements and mineral landscapes without repeating the Erg Chebbi dune experience.
Guide
Where to stay near Erg Chebbi: Merzouga village or desert camp?
Merzouga, Hassilabied or a desert camp: choose where to stay near Erg Chebbi around transfer, comfort, weather and safety.
Guide
Merzouga and Erg Chebbi: choosing a responsible desert experience
A complete method for choosing a night, walk or excursion in Merzouga without confusing spectacle with quality.
Guide
Discover Erg Chebbi responsibly
Editorial preparation for discovering the Erg Chebbi dunes from Merzouga while respecting the desert environment.
Guide
Merzouga: preparing for a responsible exploration of Erg Chebbi
A realistic guide to reaching Merzouga, choosing a bivouac, managing the heat and exploring Erg Chebbi while limiting footprints and staged experiences.
Guide
Tinghir: a spectacular Moroccan oasis between the Todgha and Dadès Gorges
Located in south-eastern Morocco, Tinghir is known for its vast palm grove, Amazigh villages, traditional kasbahs, and proximity to the Todgha and…
Guide
Erfoud: Gateway to the Sahara Desert and Morocco’s Fossil Capital
Erfoud, in southeastern Morocco, is a gateway to the Sahara known for the Merzouga dunes, prehistoric marine fossils, traditional ksour and local…
Guide
Zagora: gateway to the Sahara Desert and oasis of the Drâa Valley
Zagora, in Morocco’s Drâa Valley, offers desert landscapes, Tinfou’s dunes, historic kasbahs, Berber culture, gardens and palm groves.
Guide
Ouarzazate: Gateway to the Moroccan Desert and Morocco’s Film Capital
Discover Ouarzazate, the gateway to the Moroccan desert, with its historic kasbahs, film studios, spectacular landscapes and Berber culture.
Editorial experiences
Experience Desert
Desert
Discover Erg Chebbi responsibly
Desert1–2 days
Editorial preparation for discovering the Erg Chebbi dunes from Merzouga while respecting the desert environment.
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Desert
Explore the oases and ksour around Erfoud
Desert5–8 hours
A day among palm groves, earthen settlements and mineral landscapes without repeating the Erg Chebbi dune experience.
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