Sahara
Where silence becomes music and dunes tell ancient stories
The call of the desert
The Moroccan Sahara is not just a desert, it's a transformative experience.From the orange dunes of Merzouga to the palm groves of the Draa Valley, from thevertiginous Todgha Gorges to the starry nights of M'Hamid, every corner tellsa story of caravans, nomads, and silence.
Saharan destinations
Erg Chebbi (Merzouga)
The highest dunes in Morocco, reaching 150 meters. Iconic landscape of orange dunes stretching as far as the eye can see. The quintessential Sahara experience.
Erg Chigaga (M'Hamid)
The most preserved and isolated dunes in Morocco. Less touristy than Merzouga, for an authentic experience of the great desert.
Draa Valley
The longest palm grove in Morocco, 200 km of oases along the Draa River. Earthen kasbahs, Berber villages, and a sea of palm trees.
Zagora & M'Hamid
Famous sign '52 days to Timbuktu'. Starting point of Saharan caravans, end-of-the-world atmosphere.
Dadès Valley
Spectacular gorges with red rocks sculpted by erosion. Winding road lined with kasbahs and unique rock formations.
Todgha Valley
Canyon 300 meters high, impressive vertical walls. Renowned climbing spot and lush oasis at the bottom of the gorge.
Unique experiences
What the desert has in store for you
Night in a bivouac
Sleep under the stars in a traditional Berber camp or a luxury bivouac with all the comforts.
Camel trek
Cross the dunes like the caravanners of old, at the slow pace of the desert.
Sunrise over the dunes
Climb the dunes before dawn for an unforgettable display of colors.
4x4 excursion
Explore the inaccessible corners of the desert in an off-road vehicle.
Stargazing
Sky without light pollution, the Milky Way as you have never seen it.
Meeting with the nomads
Share tea with nomadic families and discover their way of life.
Practical tips
When to go?
- Ideal:Oct-Nov & Mar-Apr
- Possible:Dec-Feb (cool at night)
- Avoid:Jun-Aug (+45°C)
Temperatures
- Summer:40-50°C during the day
- Winter:20-25°C day, 0-5°C night
- Range: 20-30°C en 24h
What to bring
- • Warm clothes (night)
- • Sun protection
- • Shemagh/Scarf
- • Headlamp
Photo
- • Golden hour: sunrise/sunset
- • Sand protection (bags)
- • Spare batteries
- • Tripod for stars
Suggested itineraries
Merzouga Express
Marrakech → Aït Benhaddou → Dadès Gorges → Merzouga → Return
Grand South Tour
Marrakech → Ouarzazate → Draa Valley → Zagora → Merzouga → Gorges → Return
Chigaga Adventure
Marrakech → Ouarzazate → Zagora → M'Hamid → Erg Chigaga → Lake Iriki → Return
The desert calls you
Prepare your Saharan adventure with our comprehensive guides and practical tips.