Desert

Explore the oases and ksour around Erfoud

A day among palm groves, earthen settlements and mineral landscapes without repeating the Erg Chebbi dune experience.

Desert5–8 hours
Explore the oases and ksour around Erfoud
The MOP experience

What you will experience

The route uses Erfoud as a cultural and geographical gateway. It separates oases, ksour and local stone work from promises of an instant desert experience.

Moments not to miss

  1. Oases
  2. Ksour
  3. Mineral landscape
To better understand Desert

Erfoud: Gateway to the Sahara Desert and Morocco’s Fossil Capital

Welcome to Erfoud, a town located in southeastern Morocco, renowned as a gateway to the desert and for its wealth of fossils. Erfoud offers visitors a unique experience, combining the beauty of desert landscapes with the fascination of geological discoveries. In this article, we invite you to explore Erfoud’s natural wonders, immerse yourself in the desert atmosphere and discover the fossil…

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Neighbourhoods, arrival, accommodation, advice and stories: find all the useful guidance in one place.

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Why MOP

Morocco reveals more when you take the time to understand it.

MOP shares carefully chosen stories, advice and experiences to help you discover Morocco at your own pace. And when a partner can make part of your journey easier, we simply let you know.

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