7 Days Anti-Atlas & Erg Chegaga Desert Tour From Agadir
Seven days exploring Morocco's Great South: from Sahara dunes to Atlas peaks.
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Embark on an extraordinary journey through Morocco's most mesmerising landscapes, where ancient Berber traditions meet dramatic desert vistas and towering mountain peaks. The Discovery of the Great South is a seven-day expedition that transports you from the Atlantic coast through Morocco's hidden heartland, culminating in the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. This transformative adventure begins in Agadir, weaving through the legendary silver city of Tiznit and the enchanting Tafraoute, famed for its striking ochre and magenta-hued rock formations that seem to glow with an otherworldly light.
As you venture deeper into the south, experience the raw beauty of remote Berber villages nestled within the Ameln Valley and traverse the mystical Tazegzaoute Gorges, aptly named 'the enchanted valley'. The journey reaches its crescendo as you arrive at the magnificent Erg Chegaga, where vast seas of golden sand dunes stretch endlessly beneath North African skies. Here, you'll witness an unforgettable sunset from your desert bivouac, surrounded by the timeless silence of the Sahara.
Continue your odyssey through the verdant Draa Valley, where thousands of ancient palm trees provide sanctuary from the desert heat, and explore the spiritual heart of Morocco at Tamgeroute's historic Koranic library. Marvel at the dramatic Todra and Dadès Gorges, where towering ochre cliffs rise majestically from emerald-green valleys. Visit the legendary Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has captivated filmmakers and travellers for generations.
Throughout this remarkable expedition, you'll connect authentically with Moroccan culture through meals shared with locals, nights spent under star-filled desert skies, and moments of quiet reflection in mountain villages. From sunrise breakfasts on kasbah terraces to evenings gathered around crackling campfires, every experience is carefully crafted to immerse you in the soul of southern Morocco.
This is more than a tourâit's a pilgrimage through one of Africa's most captivating regions. Whether you're an intrepid adventurer, cultural enthusiast, or simply seeking transformation through travel, the Discovery of the Great South promises memories that will resonate long after you return home. Book your place on this unforgettable expedition today and discover why travellers return to Morocco again and again.
Embark on an extraordinary journey through Morocco's most mesmerising landscapes, where ancient Berber traditions meet dramatic desert vistas and towering mountain peaks. The Discovery of the Great South is a seven-day expedition that transports you from the Atlantic coast through Morocco's hidden heartland, culminating in the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. This transformative adventure begins in Agadir, weaving through the legendary silver city of Tiznit and the enchanting Tafraoute, famed for its striking ochre and magenta-hued rock formations that seem to glow with an otherworldly light.
As you venture deeper into the south, experience the raw beauty of remote Berber villages nestled within the Ameln Valley and traverse the mystical Tazegzaoute Gorges, aptly named 'the enchanted valley'. The journey reaches its crescendo as you arrive at the magnificent Erg Chegaga, where vast seas of golden sand dunes stretch endlessly beneath North African skies. Here, you'll witness an unforgettable sunset from your desert bivouac, surrounded by the timeless silence of the Sahara.
Continue your odyssey through the verdant Draa Valley, where thousands of ancient palm trees provide sanctuary from the desert heat, and explore the spiritual heart of Morocco at Tamgeroute's historic Koranic library. Marvel at the dramatic Todra and Dadès Gorges, where towering ochre cliffs rise majestically from emerald-green valleys. Visit the legendary Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has captivated filmmakers and travellers for generations.
Throughout this remarkable expedition, you'll connect authentically with Moroccan culture through meals shared with locals, nights spent under star-filled desert skies, and moments of quiet reflection in mountain villages. From sunrise breakfasts on kasbah terraces to evenings gathered around crackling campfires, every experience is carefully crafted to immerse you in the soul of southern Morocco.
This is more than a tourâit's a pilgrimage through one of Africa's most captivating regions. Whether you're an intrepid adventurer, cultural enthusiast, or simply seeking transformation through travel, the Discovery of the Great South promises memories that will resonate long after you return home. Book your place on this unforgettable expedition today and discover why travellers return to Morocco again and again.
About this activity
7 Days
Year round
Group
Flexible group size
Morocco
Meeting point
English, Francais
Available languages
Highlights
- Discover Tafraoute's enchanting colourful rock formations and Berber culture
- Witness spectacular sunset over the golden dunes of Erg Chegaga
- Experience authentic desert nights under stars in Saharan bivouacs
- Explore the mystical Tazegzaoute Gorges, the enchanted valley
- Visit the Koranic library and historic kasbah in Tamgeroute
- Trek through the verdant Draa Valley with its ancient palm groves
- Marvel at dramatic Todra and Dadès Gorges towering cliff formations
- Explore the legendary Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Share meals and connect with local Berber communities along the journey
- Breakfast with panoramic Atlas Mountain views from kasbah terraces
What's included
What's not included
Your experience step by step
Agadir - Tiznit - Tafraoute
Road to Tiznit, the silver city for a visit. Continue through the beautiful Atlas Mountains. Lunch on the road before arriving to Tafraout, the city of colorful rocks. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Tafraoute - Ameln Valley - Tata
Breakfast at the hotel. Then walk towards the Ameln valley 7 kms from Tafraoute. A walk on the sides of the valley and discovery of the village. Continuation by the gorges of Tazegzaoute, known as "the enchanted valley". Picnic or lunch with the locals. Road to Tata. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Tata - Foum Zguid - Erg Chegaga.
Departure in the morning to reach the high and immense dunes of Erg Chegaga. Stops to enjoy the beauty of the southern regions before arriving in Foum Zguid for lunch. After Foum Zguid, the road passes by the dry lake of Iriqui, once a favorite place of southern gazelles, to reach the sand dunes of Erg Chegaga. A welcome drink will be offered to you upon arrival. After settling into your tents, you will witness the unique and picturesque sunset behind the dunes. Dinner in tents or under the stars around the campfire. Overnight in tents.
Erg chegaga - M'hamid - Tamgeroute - Draa Valley - Nkob
After sunrise, breakfast at the bivouac, then drive to M'hamid for a moment of relaxation. Lunch then departure for the village of Tamgeroute to visit the Koranic library and the old Kasbah. Road through the Draa valley and its thousands of palm trees to N'kob. Dinner and overnight stay in kasbah.
N'kob - Tazzarine - Alnif - Todra gorges
Departure for the immense Todra Gorges. Different landscapes parade through the rocky mountains of the desert. We pass through the Berber village of Tazzarine before reaching Alnif for lunch. Road to the gorges of Todra. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Todra Gorge - Dades Gorge - Valley of the Roses - Ouarzazate - Atlas Mountains (Tisselday)
Departure from the Todra gorges to discover the green valleys and the Dades gorges. Arrival for lunch in the heart of the Skoura palm grove. Visit Ameridil kasbah, then Ouarzazate, city of American movies. Stop to visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou before reaching the Atlas Mountains, to the village of Tisselday. Dinner and overnight in kasbah.
Tisselday - Marrakech
Morning freshness and breakfast at the kasbah's terrace with its breathtaking view of the Atlas valleys. Mountain stroll before heading back to Marrakech through the Tizi N'Tichka pass which peaks at over 2260 meters. Lunch in the heart of the Atlas mountains. Arrival in Marrakech in the afternoon.
Agadir - Tiznit - Tafraoute
Road to Tiznit, the silver city for a visit. Continue through the beautiful Atlas Mountains. Lunch on the road before arriving to Tafraout, the city of colorful rocks. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Tafraoute - Ameln Valley - Tata
Breakfast at the hotel. Then walk towards the Ameln valley 7 kms from Tafraoute. A walk on the sides of the valley and discovery of the village. Continuation by the gorges of Tazegzaoute, known as "the enchanted valley". Picnic or lunch with the locals. Road to Tata. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Tata - Foum Zguid - Erg Chegaga.
Departure in the morning to reach the high and immense dunes of Erg Chegaga. Stops to enjoy the beauty of the southern regions before arriving in Foum Zguid for lunch. After Foum Zguid, the road passes by the dry lake of Iriqui, once a favorite place of southern gazelles, to reach the sand dunes of Erg Chegaga. A welcome drink will be offered to you upon arrival. After settling into your tents, you will witness the unique and picturesque sunset behind the dunes. Dinner in tents or under the stars around the campfire. Overnight in tents.
Erg chegaga - M'hamid - Tamgeroute - Draa Valley - Nkob
After sunrise, breakfast at the bivouac, then drive to M'hamid for a moment of relaxation. Lunch then departure for the village of Tamgeroute to visit the Koranic library and the old Kasbah. Road through the Draa valley and its thousands of palm trees to N'kob. Dinner and overnight stay in kasbah.
N'kob - Tazzarine - Alnif - Todra gorges
Departure for the immense Todra Gorges. Different landscapes parade through the rocky mountains of the desert. We pass through the Berber village of Tazzarine before reaching Alnif for lunch. Road to the gorges of Todra. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Todra Gorge - Dades Gorge - Valley of the Roses - Ouarzazate - Atlas Mountains (Tisselday)
Departure from the Todra gorges to discover the green valleys and the Dades gorges. Arrival for lunch in the heart of the Skoura palm grove. Visit Ameridil kasbah, then Ouarzazate, city of American movies. Stop to visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou before reaching the Atlas Mountains, to the village of Tisselday. Dinner and overnight in kasbah.
Tisselday - Marrakech
Morning freshness and breakfast at the kasbah's terrace with its breathtaking view of the Atlas valleys. Mountain stroll before heading back to Marrakech through the Tizi N'Tichka pass which peaks at over 2260 meters. Lunch in the heart of the Atlas mountains. Arrival in Marrakech in the afternoon.