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South Morocco Tours – Explore the Majestic Landscapes of Southern Morocco
Take amazing tours in southern Morocco and see the beauty, culture, and history of this part of the country. This area has scenery that have inspired both filmmakers and vacationers, from the famous Ait-Ben-Haddou to the huge dunes of the Sahara. Take tours in Southern Morocco that are made just for you, based on your interests, speed, and tastes. Our guided tours of South Morocco take you off the beaten route, away from the crowds of tourists, for a real Moroccan experience, whether you're traveling as a couple, with family, or in a group. Marrakech to South Morocco tours are some of the best things to do in South Morocco. You can see old trade routes and cultural sites. Atlas Mountains & South Morocco trips take you on hikes through beautiful valleys, gorges, and cliffs. South Morocco desert trips take you across the huge regs and undulating ergs. You can go camel trekking and sleep in the desert beneath the stars. Tours of the South Morocco oases will show you verdant oases that rise up from the sand. These are great places to rest and take pictures. Tours of the gorges and valleys in southern Morocco take you past rivers cutting through cliffs, quiet palm gardens, and secret Berber towns. Our South Morocco adventure trips and cultural tours let you see the rich history of the area, meet people from the area, and learn about Moroccan customs. You can make your trip exactly what you want by choosing from private tours, luxury tours, or 4x4 adventure tours in South Morocco.Customized Tours in Southern Morocco
Adventure, culture, and being real
South Morocco Revealed: Mountains, Kasbahs & Sahara Horizons
Explore Ouarzazate, the gorges, Merzouga, and M’Hamid — a land where earth, sky, and culture collide in unforgettable harmony.
Ouarzazate – The Desert’s Cinematic Capital
Known as the "Door of the Desert," Ouarzazate blends ancient kasbahs with modern film studios. Explore the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou, a majestic clay fortress, and discover why this city has starred in global blockbusters.
Dades & Todgha Gorges – Where Stone Touches Sky
These dramatic canyons cut through the Atlas foothills with sheer, towering cliffs. Ideal for trekkers and photographers alike, they offer an awe-inspiring contrast of shadow and light, nature and nomadic life.
Merzouga – Gateway to the Dunes of Erg Chebbi
Here, the Sahara begins in golden waves. Ride camels at sunset, sleep in desert bivouacs under a galaxy of stars, and feel the spiritual stillness of 160-meter-high sand dunes whispering ancient tales.
M’Hamid El Ghizlane – Frontier of the Erg Chegaga
Less touristed but no less majestic, this southernmost village is your path to Erg Chegaga, Morocco’s wildest stretch of desert. Reach it via 4x4, quad bike, or camel, and experience total escape on the tracks of the old Paris-Dakar rally.
How is an individual tour organized in the South of Morocco?
Pick-up from arrival to departure
You will be picked up from your residence or airport at the agreed date and time, and your tour in southern Morocco is insured by comfortable, air-conditioned off-road vehicle adapted to the tour.
You will be accompanied by local drivers and guides
So that you will explore the south in all its aspects, you are accompanied by an experienced driver, who knows the routes perfectly, as well as local guides living in the regions visited who will introduce you to the smallest corners of the region outside of classic tourism, and thus better get closer, inform you, and make you enjoy the places, culture and way of life of the local population.
Accommodation
Whether hotels, guest houses or other dwellings are selected comfortable accommodation with a local architecture in harmony with the places to allow the visitor to settle in the atmosphere of the south. Comfortable bivouacs or tents are also available in camps. You will have the option to sleep in standard tents, or in luxurious tents equipped with all amenities.
Catering
To ensure that the taste of food is preserved for a long time, meals are usually prepared patiently according to local taste, art and products.
What are the attractions of Southern Morocco?
The south of Morocco has many treasures to be discovered.
Apart from the fact that it was a sea millions of years ago, claims supported by the presence of marine fossils (quarries of Erfoud), The Moroccan South contains a history much earlier than that of the Idrissides of the time of Sijilmassa (757) in the Tafilalet.
Cultural activities:
- The change of scenery, calm, serenity.
- Nature in semi-arid and arid climates.
- The fauna and flora.
- Breathtaking scenery embellished at sunset and sunrise.
- Mountains, valleys, gorges, palm groves, rivers, ergs, regs, kasbahs, ancient villages, a cultural mosaic of Berber-Arab, Jewish-Saharan, etc...
Some famous places not to be missed during the Tour in the south of Morocco
A glimpse before heading to the south-east, places you must visit and sites to discover.
The city of Ouarzazate and the village of Ait Benhaddou and its famous Kasbah
Skoura Palm Grove
The Valley of Roses
The valley of a thousand Kasbahs
Dades Gorges
Todgha Gorges and its vertiginous cliffs
Drâa Valley
Merzouga and the Chebbi Erg with undulating dunes at 160 meters high.
M'Hamid El Ghizlane and the Erg Chegaga or Chigaga, whose sand dunes extend over 40 km long and 15 km wide with heights of around 300 meters.
Travel Guide: Exploring Southern Morocco
Can we make a family tour to visit the south of Morocco with children?
Absolutely. A journey to Southern Morocco can be done in complete safety with children. Accompanied by a driver in a comfortable off-road vehicle, the trip is adapted to their rhythm with planned breaks and child-friendly accommodations, often including swimming pools for warmer days.
Can we design the itinerary of our expedition in the south of Morocco?
Yes, flexibility is a key part of our service. Itineraries are tailored with you according to your travel time, interests, and budget. Our team works closely with you to create a personalized route that fits your expectations.
Itinerary ideas for our tours and road trips in the Great South of Morocco
Most trips to the Great South start in Marrakech, crossing the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi N'Tichka pass to reach Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, and the dunes of Merzouga via the Dades Valley or the Drâa Valley. This route is filled with spectacular landscapes and historic kasbahs along the way.
Tours and excursions to the south of Morocco and the desert from Marrakech
From Agadir to the south of Morocco and the Sahara desert and its bivouacs
A tour from Fes, Marrakech or Ouarzazate directly to the Sahara desert
From Marrakech, you can travel through Ouarzazate and Zagora or start from Agadir and reach the Drâa Valley via Agdz. Each route unveils a different side of southern Morocco’s desert landscapes and cultural richness.
From Agadir to the south of Morocco and the Sahara desert and its bivouacs
Departing from Agadir, your journey takes you through Taliouine, known for its saffron, and into the heart of the Drâa Valley. You'll explore peaceful palm groves, traditional villages like Tamnougalt, and old caravan routes dotted with ksour, offering a true immersion into local heritage.
A tour from Fes, Marrakech or Ouarzazate directly to the Sahara desert
Whether starting from Fes, Marrakech, or Ouarzazate, the Sahara is within reach. Explore the majestic dunes of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga or Erg Chegaga from M’Hamid via the legendary tracks of the Paris-Dakar rally and Iriki Lake. Spend a magical night under the stars in a desert bivouac.
A trip in the Moroccan south crossing the mountains of the High Atlas housing Berber dwellings
Southern Morocco also reveals ancient kasbahs and clay-built villages that have withstood time. You’ll encounter Berber families in the mountains and nomads living in tents, preserving traditional lifestyles amidst the harsh beauty of the landscape.
Planning the Perfect Southern Morocco Adventure
Seasons, Flexibility, Activities, and Culture—Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
- The best periods to travel in South-East Morocco:
- The ideal time to travel is from January to May or September to December, when temperatures are more pleasant. Summers can be very hot, with significant differences between day and night, so shoulder seasons are preferred for comfort.
- Modification of itineraries in the South of Morocco:
- All tours can be modified at any time to suit your needs. Whether it's changing destinations, accommodation, or route duration, we’re flexible and responsive to your preferences.
- Southern Morocco Tours – Activities in the south of Morocco:
- Many adventures await in the south: hiking, sandboarding, quad or buggy rides, camel trekking, even rally and scientific expeditions. You can also explore the region’s geology, flora, and fossils, making your stay as active or educational as you desire.
- Cultural contributions during the tour in the South of the country:
- Traveling through Southern Morocco offers cultural enrichment at every step. You'll discover unique lifestyles, cuisine, music, and architecture, shaped by a mosaic of ethnic groups and centuries of history and heritage.