Journey to the desert’s edge

Ouarzazate - Zagora - Tinghir

Follow in the footsteps of famous filmmakers like David Lean, Ridley Scott, Martin Scorsese and Alejandro González Iñárritu, who chose these sumptuous, movie-ready backdrops to film masterpieces of the silver screen, including "Lawrence of Arabia", "Gladiator", "Kundun" and "Babel". These magical places attract new productions each year, as evidenced by the recent arrival of the series "Prison Break".

For active travelers looking for adventure and trekking opportunities, there are many trails to take you into the desert, where you can meet camel drivers and their caravans at the crossroads of the Draa, Ziz and Dades routes.

Key Facts

BEST TIME

Mar - May / Sep - Nov

POPULATION

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Why not camp out? Near Zagora, Tinfou Dune – alsoknown as the "Golden Sand Dune" – makes for an unforgettable experience. Stop in the High Atlas mountain town of Tinghir and be sure to take in the magnificent panorama from the Glaoui Kasbah down over the city's palm grove and the Todra valley.

When you're this close to the desert, there is no such thing as too beautiful!

Example Experiences

These are simply suggestions for the kind of holiday you might have. Yours will be tailored, altered, and refined until it matches you completely.

Active Journeys

Amazing Morocco handpicked an array of activities such as cycling in different regions in Morocco, hiking and trekking in the Atlas Mountains, & epic rock formations in the south east, Surfing in the Atlantic coast, camel & donkey trekking, hot air ballooning and also fishing!

Berber Trails

Amazing Morocco DMC doesn’t only creates & plan your dream trip but help you connect and get closer to the local communities during this immersive journey where you will uncover the daily life in Berber villages of the High Atlas Mountains where many days revolve around food...

1001 Nights

We will make your dream trip come true as we lead the way through the Historical Imperial cities and beautiful landscapes, you will sleep in charming Riads, step back in time while sightseeing Roman ruins and ancient Kasbahs...

Royal experiences

Imagine spending a night in a palace in a charming bustling city, then the next day you go to a breath-taking Kasbah at the heart of the mountains then you fly on a private jet to ride a camel in the desert and spend the night in an extravagant tent...

Arts & Crafts

Amazing Morocco DMC invites you to dive into the workshops and to meet the local skilled artisans, during these experiences you will discover not only the process of making of the Moroccan handicrafts but also the rich heritage that our country and its people continue to convey through the artisanship. Brass etching, pottery, weaving, leather & jewellery making, embroidery ...

Top Locations in Morocco

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