Desert Morocco - page 2

From the Agafay desert to the Atlas mountains and Marrakech, Morocco offers some incredible scenery. If you can’t discover these magnificent places on a road trip or trek, why not experience them in a different way? Just like an eagle, it’s possible to fly over the Agafay desert for a breathtaking panoramic view. To do

A hot-air balloon flight in Marrakech, and more specifically over the Agafay desert, is a unique experience in Morocco. From the various desert campsites, you can easily explore this stony desert and its pastel-colored dunes. To take full advantage of this breathtaking view of the Atlas Mountains, several flight options are available locally. Agafay desert

When you come to the Erg Chebbi desert, it’s often with the aim of doing something fun during the day. But have you ever thought of extending the adventure with a bivouac in Merzouga? It’s a great experience that awaits you there. After enjoying a day of activities in the Erg Chebbi, such as a

You’ve finally decided to book your tickets to Morocco and you’re in the middle of planning your trip. Only, you don’t know what to do in Merzouga, a town from which you can access the famous Erg Chebbi dunes. By the way, the famous Erg Chebbi is the town’s main attraction. All the activities offered

Just 40 km from the Red City, in the heart of a vast and mineral steppe, the desert camps of Agafay offer truly exceptional stays and stopovers. Set against a surreal backdrop, this unique desert of stones—not sand—holds many surprises. By day, the panoramic view of the Atlas Mountains dominates the horizon. By night, the

As soon as we passed the Atlas Mountains in south-east Morocco, I had the feeling that the whole country was made up of nothing but sand, constantly blowing across the road. Behind every bend, a new, grandiose panorama of landscape appeared, which seemed to have come straight out of a film: deep canyons, palm groves,

Fancy an unforgettable adventure in the rugged landscapes of the Agafay desert? Just a short distance from Marrakech, these rocky steppes are the perfect location to experience quad biking, whether in small groups or on private excursions tailored to your preferences. Whether you’re staying in Marrakech for a few days or simply looking for a

Long gone from the dunes and plateaus of the Sahara, the Scimitar-horned Oryx (Oryx dammah) is making a remarkable comeback in southern Morocco. With its pale coat and elegantly curved horns, this majestic antelope symbolises the spirit of wide-open wilderness. Once hunted to extinction and wiped from the landscape, this iconic endangered species is now

A genuine introduction to the landscapes and culture of southern Morocco, the Merzouga desert tour takes you along certain sections of the Trans-Saharan route to discover the Sahara desert and its immense diversity of landscapes.

The Barbary Ground Squirrel, also known by its scientific name Atlantoxerus getulus, is an endemic rodent species found in the Atlas Mountains and the rocky deserts of southern Morocco. Common across the Saharan regions of Morocco, this small desert mammal is easily recognisable by its short ears and sandy-coloured fur, blending almost seamlessly with the

The desert may seem like a paradise in the sunshine, but it can also quickly turn into hell in a sandstorm. Weather-related causes of a sandstorm Scientifically speaking, there are two categories of phenomena that can lead to sandstorms. The first phenomenon is linked to strong, violent winds or intense depressions. In the Moroccan Sahara,

Destinations phares du tourisme du désert, les champs de dunes fascinent les voyageurs en quête de paysages emblématiques du Sahara. Les massifs dunaires possèdent toutefois des configurations complexes qui leur confèrent leur beauté. Partons à la découverte de la formation des dunes qui donnent leurs aspects uniques aux fameux déserts des dunes, connus comme des

Forget the clichés: the Moroccan desert is not just the kingdom of caravans and camels. For some years now, another adventure has been taking place… sportier, more daring and resolutely unusual. Welcome to the exhilarating world of sandboarding. Born somewhere between the dunes of Peru and the beaches of Australia, this sliding sport has found

At the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes, the village of Khamlia echoes with the beat of Gnawa drums. A rare place, steeped in history and music, just 7 km from Merzouga.

Caravans once crossed the Sahara loaded with gold and salt, connecting cultures and peoples. Today, the traces of this legendary trade still echo through the alleys of Rissani, the palm groves of Tafilalt, and the silent dunes of Merzouga. Follow these forgotten routes deep into the heart of Saharan history.