A paradise of sand and stone
Southern Morocco has a panorama of imposing settings for lovers of treks in the wild.
Mainly desert
Whether you are staying in or passing through Ouarzazate don't resist the temptation of the desert and put on your hiking boots… In Southern Morocco, there isn't just one desert but many. Stony, grassy, sandy, there are many types of terrain. You and your friends or family can discover them from the back of a camel just like a Blue Man (Tuareg nomad). Your trip can be limited to a day and a night bivouacking or several days. It may leave from Zagora or M'Hamid which is further south and closer to the Chigaga dunes.
Mainly villages
Hikers head mainly for paths in the Atlas such as the Aït Bougmez Valley and its 150km of signposted paths. On a large number of tours, you can encounter the local population by staying with them. You will have the opportunity to visit the ksour (fort) and kasbahs (citadel) of the region and to discover the local way of life in depth. Your children are not a handicap as they can travel by mule.
To remember
From dunes to rocky peaks, Southern Morocco can be criss-crossed in a thousand ways…but always with the same visual enchantment.
A true playground
On foot, on horseback or 4x4, the Deep South has a variety of landscapes for sporty tourists.
Attractive slopes
You may also go hiking with nomads during the seasonal migration of their herds from the High Atlas to the Saghro djebel. Trekkers can try their hand on this steep and demanding djebel: canyons and peaks are on the menu before arriving at the Amalou N'Mansour summit (2712 m). The ascent of Mount M'Goun, at 4068 m the second highest mountain in Morocco, takes six days. The view from the summit, with the cultivated plains to the North and the desert to the South, is staggering.
Motor sport
Finally, motor sport fans will find true happiness in the Chigaga dunes whose 40km of sand are ready for the onslaught of ATVs, 4x4s and buggies while remembering, nevertheless, to respect nature and the environment.
To remember
The most experienced will find their match in Southern Morocco's terrains.
