Magic of the south

Your journey begins with a morning departure at 9:00 AM from your hotel in Ouarzazate, heading towards M’hamid and Erg Lihoudi dunes. Along the way, you’ll pass through the scenic Anti-Atlas mountains and the town of Agdez, where the Draa valley begins. We’ll take a short stop to enjoy a coffee break, before continuing our off-road adventure along the ancient caravan route, making our way to Zagora for a delightful lunch at a charming riad. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the famous potteries in Tamegroute, renowned for their unique green glaze. The town also boasts a small, atmospheric medina with narrow, covered desert streets and an ancient Quranic library filled with exquisite hand-written Arabic texts. Our journey continues towards M’hamid, where the paved road ends, and the Sahara Desert begins. We will then embark on a thrilling 4×4 drive through the desert, taking you to the dunes for a peaceful camel ride. As the sun sets, you’ll be treated to an unforgettable view from the summit of Erg Lihoudi (100 meters). Your night will be spent in a comfortable desert camp, where you can enjoy a delicious dinner under the stars.

For those who wake up early, a breathtaking sunrise awaits you over the dunes. After a delicious breakfast, you’ll have time to take a leisurely walk through the dunes before we begin our journey. Our drive takes us from Erg Lihoudi to Erg Chegaga, passing through M’hamid, where we’ll stop for a relaxing lunch at a lovely hotel. In the afternoon, we continue our journey towards Erg Chegaga, traveling 66 kilometers through the Sahara Desert. Along the way, we’ll encounter a variety of desert landscapes, including ‘ergs,’ ‘regs,’ ‘hammadas,’ and oases. We’ll arrive at Erg Chegaga by the afternoon, where you’ll be treated to a spectacular sunset from the top of the dunes (300 meters). Your evening will be spent in a comfortable desert camp, where a delicious dinner awaits you, followed by a peaceful night under the stars.

For early risers, the desert offers a stunning sunrise spectacle. After breakfast, we begin our journey from Erg Chegaga towards the iconic kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. The road takes us 100 kilometers across the Sahara Desert, passing through stony terrain, “reg,” “hammada,” and the now-dried-up Lake Iriqui. As we drive across the lake bed, you might catch a glimpse of a mirage, though rest assured, the “water” you see is not real. This area is also a great place to search for fossils, some of which are scattered about, while others are firmly embedded in the rocks. We’ll make a stop for lunch at Foum Zguid, located at the edge of the Sahara Desert. In the afternoon, we continue our journey towards Ait Ben Haddou, traveling along paved roads via Taznakht, a town famous for its Berber carpets and rugs. We’ll arrive in the afternoon and then head to visit the remarkable kasbah. Your evening will be spent enjoying a delicious dinner and a restful night at a charming riad.

We’ll depart from Ait Ben Haddou in the morning, heading towards the magnificent Dades gorge. Along the way, we’ll make a stop at the picturesque Skoura oasis to visit the historic Kasbah of Amridil. Continuing on, the main road takes us through the beautiful valley of the Roses and the road of a thousand kasbahs. We’ll arrive at Dades gorge around lunchtime. In the afternoon, you’ll have the chance to enjoy a scenic walk through the gorges and along the Fig and Dades Valleys, taking in the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes. By the end of the afternoon, we’ll make our way back to Ouarzazate.