- Date published:15 Feb. 2020
Southern Morocco is a must-see destination for an amazing stay in the heart of the dunes and seeing ancient kasbahs. Are you ready to explore the south of Morocco? Here are the 8 best places and tourist attractions in the grand south and the desert of Morocco, to do at least once in your life. Let's go have an encounter with the desert, the charm, and the glorious setting.
1 - Trekking through the valleys and desert
The south of Morocco is the favourite destination for trekking lovers who will hike through various valleys of the region. A true journey in the desert to meet the locals and the most gorgeous dunes of the Sahara and the mountains. Almost unreal decor and impressive Saharan adventure.
2 - The Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage since 1987, It is a fortified village, settled down about 30 kilometres north of Ouarzazate, and built during the 11th century, and consisted of a set of buildings entirely made of local organic materials and covered with a layer of red mud.
3 - Zagora and the Draa Valleya
The Draa Valley nestled between Agdz and M'Hamid is made up by the junction of the Dades River along with Imini River. Exploring the valley is an amazing chance to discover a diverse landscape of lush oases, orchards and palm groves. Zagora city is a layover for a peaceful break for travellers heading for the desert, there are a variety of types of authentic accommodation that will fill you with wonder. Among our favourites are those located in the gardens of the Daraa Valley and its splendid date palm trees.
4 – M'hamid and Erg Chegaga
Erg Chegaga or Chigaga, located about 50 km west of M'Hamid El Ghizlane, is about 40 km long to 15 km wide, some dunes can reach higher up to 60 m, these striking far away unlimited dunes are natural tourist attraction to cover during a trip in a 4X4 or on a trekking tour for several days.
5 - Merzouga and the dunes of Erg Chegaga and Chebbi
On the flip side, the Erg Chebbi dunes, (an immense sandy plain for about 25 kilometres from north to south and can reach up to 7 km from east to west) are a must for a tour in the south of Morocco. These 150 meters high dunes are a fascination to any visitor and assure an awesome experience. Overnight in a desert camp is a great way to discover another magical aspect of the desert.
6 - The Gorges of the Todgha Valley (Todra)
With its impressive high cliffs, the Gorges of the Todgha Valley, nestled about 170 kilometres from the city of Ouarzazate, stretch for more than 50 kilometres. You can ride a camel or go for a trekking tour along the mountains, you can try many activities in the gorges.
7 - Ouarzazate and the cinema studios
The city of Ouarzazate is very known for its film scenes that took place in its international studios, this place will leave you speechless. This movie set city is what draws many international films to be shot, including "Lawrence of Arabia" (1962) by David Lean, "The Last Temptation of Christ" (1988) by Martin Scorsese, "Mummy" (1999) by Stephen Sommers, "Gladiator" (2000) by Ridley Scott, "Alexander the Great" (2004) by Oliver Stone.
8 - The valley of roses, whose real name is the valley of Oued Dadès
On a desert tour, the Valley of Roses is an important stop. An amazing and diverse landscape, it stretches from Kelaa M'Gouna to Mgoune valley. The main attraction of this natural spot is indeed "the Damask roses", which are harvested in May.
So, get ready to set off to uncover the south of Morocco and have a tour of the Merzouga desert and surrounding stunning regions? This is the right time! Keep in mind one thing: the experience must not be missed, and the memories will be unforgettable.
