Deserts
Moroccan South Located between the Atlas range and the western border of the Sahara, the Moroccan South offers a unique transition from the mountains with their snowcapped summits to the dune formations which appear at the East of the oued Draa. Its one thousand and one facets, valleys with fortified villages, oases, great desert plateaus, light-inundated regs, sand-and-tamarisk-overwhelmed oueds, color-changing magnificent dunes, are more reasons for you to try to explore the area.
Solidarity and Adventure in Southern Morocco
Keynotes
Physical condition:
Easy
Period: October to April
Bearing of the luggage:
Duration: 8 or 15 days
In Short
This eco tour to the Saharan region of Taghbalte offers a variety of fascinating landscapes(sand dunes,oasis, desertique plateaux…) and unforgettable memories with the meeting of the local Berber tribes. The group will be welcomed by a local NGO which leads developpement prjects in this region : education,school transport, the fight against desertification and water supply, palm plantation, renovation of old eco systems ( khettaras). The tour includes 2 days hiking in the desert, and 3 days of organised visits of the cities of Marrakech and Essaouira . A multi choice of developpement projetcts activities inviting you to share with these people their emotions, live among them, become one of them and help them improve their social status. Your financial participation is highly appreciated by the local population to develop their region by:
-School painting, offering school equipement, books, uniforms, toys…
-Finance a school minibus for children living far from school.
-Tree plantation to stop desertification
Highlights
-Study and learn the effects of desertification and how people combat it
-The workshops with the villagers, games, teaching at English/Frensh at school, football match…
-Help offering better conditions for children in southern Morocco for better education
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Introduction to Sahara Desert (8 days)
Keynotes
Physical condition:
Period: October to April
Bearing of the luggage: Camels
Duration: 8 days
In Short
This camel ride in the Taghbalte region, accessible to all, offers a very nice variety of desert landscapes (sand dunes, oasis, rocky plateaus) and unforgettable discoveries (rock painting, camel riding, meeting with berber tribes of the region). Ideal for a first approach to the Sahara with children or friends.
Itinerary in short:
Marrakech - Ait Abdi Nilmchan – Ait Ouaziq – Ait Atman – Serdr – Tazarine – Marrakech
Highlights:
Soft introduction to Sahara life, possibility to ride camels for those who need a rest, meeting the famous Ait Atta tribes.
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From Draa Valley to Sahara (8 days)
Keynotes
Physical condition:
Easy
Period: October to April
Bearing of the luggage: Camels
Duration: 8 days
In Short
South to Djebel Bani, the Draa Valley stretches its nice green trail, ultimate challenge to the omnipresent desert. Our itinerary starts at the very end of Draa Valley, the most preserved part of it, for a healthy and energetic walk off crowded touristic roads. Short after Zagora, we leave our minibus and walk in the valley among palmtrees, oasis, gardens and old villages, for discovering the simple life of desert tribes. Once we pass the Djebel Hssain Ou Brahim, the caravan goes deep in the loneliness of vast desertic spaces towards M’Hamid village: oueds, oasis, high rocky plateaus, beautiful sand dunes will set the scene of the second part of our travel, for a true experience of Sahara life.
Itinerary in short:
Marrakech – d’Imi Taqqa – Tadrart – Imi n’Tidri – Bounou – Mhamid – Marrakech
Highlights:
The majesty of deep South in a quiet and peaceful way: Draa valley, oasis, beautiful sand dunes.
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Meeting with Sahara Tribes (8 days)
Keynotes
Physical condition:
Easy (4 to 6h of walk per day)
Period: October to April
Bearing of the luggage: Camels
Duration: 8 days
In Short
This camel ride in the Taghbalte region, accessible to all, offers a very nice variety of desert landscapes (sand dunes, oasis, rocky plateaus) and unforgettable discoveries (rock painting, camel riding, meeting with berber tribes of the region). Ideal for a rich natural and cultural approach to the Sahara wonders and traditions.
Itinerary in short:
Marrakech - Ait Abdi Nilmchan – Ait Ouaziq – Ait Atman – Serdr – Tazarine – Marrakech
Highlights:
Ait Ouazique rock paintings, prehistoric traces of Ser Drar, Ait Ouazique Kasbah, henna plantations, meeting the famous Ait Atta tribes.
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Moroccan South on Mountain Bike (8 days)
Keynotes
Physical condition:
Very good physical condition
Period: October to April
Bearing of the luggage: 4 x 4
Duration: 8 days
In Short
By this tour, we will cross the Atlas and head from its high valleys to the South of Mgoun mountains through Dadès Valley and its kasbahs , Djebel Saghro, Nkob and the grandiose landscapes of the Draa Valley, and lastly Agdez and Ouarzazate palm groves. Then back to Marrakech on car through the Tichka pass. From the mountain to the desert, it’s a palette of charming landscapes that we will be discovering all along the tour.
Itinerary in short:
Marrakech – Toundoute – Amejgag – Tagdilte – Bab n’Ali – n’Koub-Agdez – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Highlights:
The perfect mix of mountain and desert through the most beautiful Moroccan landscapes
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Discovery of Moroccan South (8 days)
Keynotes
Physical condition:
Easy (2 to 3h of walk per day)
Period: October to April
Bearing of the luggage: 4 x 4
Duration: 8 days
In Short
The ideal travel to embrace all the fascinating beauties of the Moroccan deep South: Erg Chebbi sand dunes, Draa, Todra and Dadès valleys, Roses valley. A good mix of hiking and 4×4 rides will allow you to cover significant distances in a relatively short time.
Your team of 4×4 drivers, camel drivers, cook and guide will be the perfect link between you and the berber tribes living in the desert, for a nice and very private introduction to Sahara cultures.
Itinerary in short:
Marrakech – Foum Tizza – Remleia – Erg Chebbi – Dades gorges – Marrakech
Highlights:
Ksar Aït Ben Haddou, Erg Chebbi and all beautiful sites of South Morocco.
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