Description
This 4-day private tour from Ouarzazate takes you through Morocco’s majestic Big South, showcasing breathtaking landscapes, ancient kasbahs, and the fascinating Berber culture. Explore valleys, gorges, desert dunes, and palm groves while enjoying camel trekking and unique overnight stays in the desert and charming towns.
Program Details
Day 1: Ouarzazate – Skoura Palm Groves – Roses Valley – Dades Valley
Start your journey with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Ouarzazate. Drive to Skoura to visit the iconic Kasbah Amridil, surrounded by lush palm groves. Continue through the scenic Valley of Roses, famous for its fragrant blooms, and arrive at the Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Dades Valley.
Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga Desert
After breakfast, depart for Merzouga, passing through Tinghir to visit the spectacular Todra Gorge, renowned for its towering rock walls and stunning views. Stop for lunch en route to Merzouga. Upon arrival, embark on a camel trek to your desert camp, where you’ll witness a magical sunset atop the golden dunes. Enjoy a traditional dinner and spend the night in a Berber tent under a star-filled sky.
Day 3: Merzouga Desert – N’Koub – Zagora
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes before returning to the hotel on camelback for breakfast and a refreshing shower. Travel to Zagora via N’Koub, known for its 45 kasbahs and picturesque views. After lunch, continue through the scenic Drâa Valley, home to Morocco’s longest palm grove, and reach Zagora, the gateway to the desert. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at a hotel in Zagora.
Day 4: Zagora – Drâa Valley – Ouarzazate
After breakfast, leave Zagora and journey through small Berber villages and palm groves, offering a glimpse into traditional Moroccan life. Take an off-road route to explore the ancient caravan paths and stop at Agdz village. Rejoin the main road and cross the Anti-Atlas Mountains to return to Ouarzazate. Your tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel in the evening.
Features
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Private 4×4 or mini-van transport
- Professional English/Spanish-speaking driver
- Half-board accommodation (dinner and breakfast)
- Overnight stays in a hotel, kasbah, and desert camp
Not Included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Tips
- Personal expenses
This 4-day adventure offers a perfect blend of natural wonders and cultural experiences, making it an unforgettable journey through Morocco’s captivating Big South!