This walk around Tazzarine is a slow discovery of the Moroccan desert on foot. It’s an ideal way to discover the south of Morocco for the first time. In this region, where the Sahara meets the foothills of the Atlas, this hike will take you through plains open to the south, small oases and massive dunes. With a camel caravan carrying your luggage and equipment, you’ll move from bivouac to bivouac at a rate of 2 to 5 hours per day.
To summarize
Hiking level: between 2 and 5 hours per day.
Support of a guide, cook and camel drivers.
Regions visited during this Morocco trip: Atlas Mountains & Sahara
N.B.: This trip to Morocco is an individual tailor-made trip, to be personalized with our Morocco specialist advisors.
Étapes 1 & 3
The gateway to the deep south leads to the vast, arid expanses of the Moroccan desert. At the confluence of the Drâa and Dadès rivers, near the Ziz, the landscape becomes a kingdom of palm groves, orchards and gardens, as well as regs and ergs.
Step 2
Explore the Draa Valley, passing through orchards, flower-filled oasis landscapes and palm groves. You can also explore the valley on beautiful hikes or treks!
Étapes 1 & 3
The gateway to the deep south leads to the vast, arid expanses of the Moroccan desert. At the confluence of the Drâa and Dadès rivers, near the Ziz, the landscape becomes a kingdom of palm groves, orchards and gardens, as well as regs and ergs.
Meeting with our on-site assistance at your hotel in Ouarzazate. Check-in and overnight stay. Possible transfer from Marrakech with supplement.
Dinner on your own.
Night in Ouarzazate.
In the morning, meet your team – guide, cook and driver – and set off from Ouarzazate by minibus along the road that crosses the Saghro djebel. From Agdz, you follow the green ribbon of oases of the Draa Valley. You reach Tazzarine in the early afternoon.
Picnic lunch in the shade of an acacia tree near the village of Amrad.
Appointment with the team the camel team to load logistics and start the hike from the village of Amrad for a short walk.
3h30 journey and 1h30 walk.
Night in a desert bivouac.
You go from village to village along the Oued Taghbalt: palm oases, gardens, shady paths and fortified ksars. The scenery is grandiose. Set up your bivouac in the heart of the oasis, in its soothing coolness.
5-hour walk.
Night in a bivouac in the heart of the oasis.
Leaving the Taghbalt oasis, you reach the Toukal desert plateau. You hike along a sandy ridge before reaching the spectacular dune massif of Foum Tizza. Set up tents in the dunes.
4-hour walk.
Overnight in tents in the heart of the dunes.
You cross the Foum Tizza gorge and make a short climb to reach the crest of Djebel Amgharfi, a massif characterized by its sandy canyons. At the summit, panoramic views over the entire Tazzarine region and the Saghro djebel to the north-west. Descend northwards to the ruined village of Mchilou.
4h30 walk.
Night in bivouac.
Crossing the Saharan open spaces and the lunar plateau, you head for Isk N’Brahim, with its rocky points rich in fossils. Bivouac in the shade of palm trees.
5-hour walk.
Night in bivouac.
In the morning, a final hike with a view of the blue peaks of Djebel Saghdrar. You meet up with the vehicle near the village of Timganine and return to Ouarzazate. On the way, you have lunch in a small restaurant. You arrive in Ouarzazate at the end of the day. Check-in and overnight at your hotel. Dinner on your own.
2-hour walk and 3-hour journey approx.
Night in Ouarzazate.
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Breakfast at the hotel. Free services. Transfer to airport.
This walk around Tazzarine is a slow discovery of the Moroccan desert on foot. It’s an ideal way to discover the south of Morocco for the first time. In this region, where the Sahara meets the foothills of the Atlas, this hike will take you through plains open to the south, small oases and massive dunes. With a camel caravan carrying your luggage and equipment, you’ll move from bivouac to bivouac at a rate of 2 to 5 hours per day.
To summarize
Hiking level: between 2 and 5 hours per day.
Support of a guide, cook and camel drivers.
Regions visited during this Morocco trip: Atlas Mountains & Sahara
N.B.: This trip to Morocco is an individual tailor-made trip, to be personalized with our Morocco specialist advisors.
Étapes 1 & 3
The gateway to the deep south leads to the vast, arid expanses of the Moroccan desert. At the confluence of the Drâa and Dadès rivers, near the Ziz, the landscape becomes a kingdom of palm groves, orchards and gardens, as well as regs and ergs.
Step 2
Explore the Draa Valley, passing through orchards, flower-filled oasis landscapes and palm groves. You can also explore the valley on beautiful hikes or treks!
Étapes 1 & 3
The gateway to the deep south leads to the vast, arid expanses of the Moroccan desert. At the confluence of the Drâa and Dadès rivers, near the Ziz, the landscape becomes a kingdom of palm groves, orchards and gardens, as well as regs and ergs.
Meeting with our on-site assistance at your hotel in Ouarzazate. Check-in and overnight stay. Possible transfer from Marrakech with supplement.
Dinner on your own.
Night in Ouarzazate.
In the morning, meet your team – guide, cook and driver – and set off from Ouarzazate by minibus along the road that crosses the Saghro djebel. From Agdz, you follow the green ribbon of oases of the Draa Valley. You reach Tazzarine in the early afternoon.
Picnic lunch in the shade of an acacia tree near the village of Amrad.
Appointment with the team the camel team to load logistics and start the hike from the village of Amrad for a short walk.
3h30 journey and 1h30 walk.
Night in a desert bivouac.
You go from village to village along the Oued Taghbalt: palm oases, gardens, shady paths and fortified ksars. The scenery is grandiose. Set up your bivouac in the heart of the oasis, in its soothing coolness.
5-hour walk.
Night in a bivouac in the heart of the oasis.
Leaving the Taghbalt oasis, you reach the Toukal desert plateau. You hike along a sandy ridge before reaching the spectacular dune massif of Foum Tizza. Set up tents in the dunes.
4-hour walk.
Overnight in tents in the heart of the dunes.
You cross the Foum Tizza gorge and make a short climb to reach the crest of Djebel Amgharfi, a massif characterized by its sandy canyons. At the summit, panoramic views over the entire Tazzarine region and the Saghro djebel to the north-west. Descend northwards to the ruined village of Mchilou.
4h30 walk.
Night in bivouac.
Crossing the Saharan open spaces and the lunar plateau, you head for Isk N’Brahim, with its rocky points rich in fossils. Bivouac in the shade of palm trees.
5-hour walk.
Night in bivouac.
In the morning, a final hike with a view of the blue peaks of Djebel Saghdrar. You meet up with the vehicle near the village of Timganine and return to Ouarzazate. On the way, you have lunch in a small restaurant. You arrive in Ouarzazate at the end of the day. Check-in and overnight at your hotel. Dinner on your own.
2-hour walk and 3-hour journey approx.
Night in Ouarzazate.
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Breakfast at the hotel. Free services. Transfer to airport.
Please do not hesitate to contact our team to find out more about the accommodation we have selected for you.
The accommodations proposed in our programs are selected according to criteria of comfort, services and location. As Morocco like a local is a travel agency specializing in tailor-made tours, we strive to meet your expectations by offering 100% customized programs. This is why all the accommodations mentioned in our programs are only suggestions, and it is entirely possible for you to modify them according to your wishes, your budget and seasonal availability.
> 5 nights’ bivouac: Every evening, igloo tents (Ferrino brand) are pitched near the kitchen tent and mess tent, where meals are taken. Mats and carpets provide comfort, and lanterns add to the atmosphere! Toilet facilities are basic and amenities rustic. The most important aspect of this type of trip is meeting the local population and getting to know the Berber teams (guide, cook, camel driver). Rest assured, your guide and Berber team will help you set up your tent if necessary.
> Hotel: 2 nights in a 3*** hotel in Marrakech. In a well-placed hotel close to the medina.
> On the menu during your trip: Throughout your trip to Morocco, we do our utmost to provide you with varied, tasty, balanced and… Moroccan food.
Breakfast: cereals, bread, jam, milk, black tea, mint tea, coffee, chocolate.
Lunch: mixed cooked salads or vegetable ratatouille, cooked cheese, seasonal fruit, mint tea.
Dinner: Moroccan soup, hot tagine dish or couscous, or a pasta dish + dessert, verbena, herbal tea.
Snack/Dessert: pancakes, apple fritters, seasonal fruit salad, cinnamon oranges, dates, rice pudding.
Your trip starts at €880 per person based on 2 people.
This rate is based on people traveling together and sharing a double room.
The final price may vary according to the number of participants, your departure dates, vehicle category and availability during the selected period.
> Equipment for the hike :
– A small backpack to carry your personal belongings during the day (camera, sun cream, glasses, money, etc.).
– A soft travel bag is preferable to a suitcase (difficult to carry on camelback).
– A sun hat or cap
– A pair of high-quality sunglasses
– Sunscreen and lip balm
– Short- and long-sleeved T-shirts
– A warm jacket for the evenings
– Comfortable pants or shorts, avoiding short shorts out of respect for the locals.
– A pair of light walking shoes with good ankle support (firm sole, Vibram type)
– A pair of sandals for walking in the sand and bivouacs.
– A first-aid kit is provided and is the responsibility of your guide. Remember to bring your usual medicines and treatments.
> Supervision :
A qualified mountain guide with Ministry of Tourism accreditation. He knows how to adapt to the walkers he accompanies, from beginners to experienced hikers.
He is assisted by a cook and one or more camel drivers, depending on the size of the group.
