Excursions to the dunes of Tinfou

Excursions to the dunes of Tinfou, Erg lihoudi or Erg chegaga in choice between camel or 4/4 or cycling or walking

Sunset on the jbel zagour a small summit of 750 meters above sea level which dominates the city and its famous oasis for a beautiful sunset

Your trip between Ouarzazate and Zagora takes about 3 hours. The dunes of Tinfou are just behind the town of Zagora.

The journey is dotted with stops in the beautiful Draa Valley. Through the Draa Valley, it is possible to descend from Ouarzazate into the Moroccan desert. The Draa Valley is known for its palm grove where date palms grow and for its fortified villages, typical of southern Morocco.

For the trip to the dunes of Ouarzazate Tinfou, a travel time of approximately 6 hours (round trip) is to be expected. A day trip allows you to descend to the first dunes of the Moroccan desert. The route allows you to discover the magnificent landscapes of the palm grove of the Draa Valley and the Anti-Atlas mountains and small Berber villages.

The first dunes of the Moroccan Sahara begin around Zagora. Your trip to the dunes of Ouarzazate Tinfou gives you a glimpse of the Moroccan desert.

Camel ride in the dunes of Tinfou

After lunch, camel ride in the dunes of Tinfou. This camel ride takes about 30 minutes. You go around the big dune. When you return from the camel ride, hit the road again with your guide in a 4X4 to return to Ouarzazate.

Your Moroccan desert tour ends with your arrival in Ouarzazate in the late afternoon. Your guide will take you to your hotel or riad.

Merzouga, M'hamid or Zagora to discover the Moroccan desert?