OUARZAZATE – MERZOUGA – DRAA VALLEY – 3 DAYS

from/per person €175
  • Bivacco
    Bivouac
  • Oasi
    Oasis
  • Deserto
    Desert
  • Escursioni in dromedario
    Camel excursion
  • Itinerario culturale
    Culture tour
  • Gole
    Gorges

General description

A three-day circuit for 4x4 lovers, through amazing landscapes, lush oases, endless desert plateaux, steep canyons and magnificent fortresses made of heart and straw. Starting from Ouarzazate, we’ll explore the stunning cliffs of the Dadès valley and Todgha gorges, the vast oasis of Draa and the colorful souk of Agdez. The trip includes an overnight stay in a traditional bivouac among the amazing dunes of Merzouga, where we’ll enjoy the unique and magical desert atmosphere while listening to the gentle music of the wind on fine golden sand. The staff of Direction Sud will also propose you to experience different leisure activities based on your desires and budget: traditional music sessions, dinners with local families, cooking demonstrations, hikes and walking tours, horse-riding and mountain biking tours, in order to make your holiday a truly intense and unforgettable experience.

Other details


Included services:

Reception and accompaniment - Transport by 4x4 or minibus - 1 night in bivouac with camel trek on the dunes - 1 nights in hotel / riad / guest house – Accommodation on full board basis - Traditional music night – Entrance fees to monuments and architectural sites - 1 professional guide throughout the duration of the trip - 24h24 Assistance

Extra services not included:

Airplane tickets - Drinks - Tips for staff – Optional activities – Travel health and cancellation insurance (upon request, Direction Sud will help you identify the most suitable for your needs). Direction Sud guarantees no hidden costs or other extra fees.

Stages of the trip

3 days / 2 nights

Todgha Gorges
We’ll drive along the famous road of One Thousand Kasbahs, exploring its most interesting and fascinating sites: the oasis of Skoura, the Roses and Dadés Valley and the Todgha Gorges. Nature lovers and adventure seekers will enjoy a long hike in the lush oasis of the Todgha river and along the nomadic paths on the mountains surrounding these stunning cliffs. Upon request, climbing lessons and sessions both for beginners and experienced climbers.

Duration: 03:00
Dunes of Merzouga
We’ll start our second day trip early in the morning traveling east toward the desert dunes of Merzouga, stopping for a guided visit at the Ksar Al Khorbat in Tinjdad and the Saharan villages of Erfoud and Rissani. Camel ride among the rose sand dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunset and overnight stay in a traditional desert bivouac provided with all comforts.

Duration: 03:00
Draa Valley
We’ll cross the largest oasis in North Africa, exploring the cave paintings near the village of Tazzarine and the narrow paths that twist across lush palm groves, discovering the ruins of beautiful ancient kasbahs and traditional villages in earth and straw. Guided visit at the Kasbah of Tamnougalt and at the souk of Agdez, where the scent of spices and dates fills the streets.

Duration: 04:30