3 Days3 Day Sahara: Marrakech → Fez
This compact 3-day Sahara adventure runs from Marrakech to Fez through the High Atlas, ancient kasbahs, and the golden dunes of Merzouga, a fast-paced but full introduction to Morocco's desert landscapes.
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Ouarzazate
Morocco's Hollywood: the gateway to the desert
About Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate (pronounced 'war-za-zat') has a unique character shaped by its position between the mountains and the desert. The air is dry and clear, and the light is remarkable, which is exactly why filmmakers have been coming here since the 1960s. The nearby Atlas Film Studios are among the largest in the world.
The UNESCO World Heritage Ait Benhaddou ksar, a fortified village of earthen architecture, sits just 30km from Ouarzazate and is visited on virtually every desert tour. It has served as a backdrop for more than 20 major films and TV series.
The Draa Valley south of Ouarzazate is one of Morocco's most beautiful landscapes: a 200km palm-lined oasis stretching toward Zagora and the dunes of Erg Chigaga.
What to See & Do
📍 Ait Benhaddou
UNESCO World Heritage ksar and Morocco's most-filmed location, spectacular at sunrise.
📍 Atlas Film Studios
The world's largest film studio set: visit the sets from Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and more.
📍 Draa Valley
A 200km palm oasis stretching south toward the dunes, one of Morocco's most beautiful drives.
📍 Kasbah Taourirt
A former Glaoui tribal palace in the center of Ouarzazate with stunning views from its ramparts.
📍 Fint Oasis
A hidden palm oasis just outside the city, virtually unknown to most tourists.
📍 Desert Sunsets
The clear desert air produces some of the most spectacular sunsets in all of Morocco.
Best Time to Visit
October to April is ideal. The desert climate means hot summers (35–40°C) and cool, sunny winters. Spring is particularly beautiful when the Draa Valley is green.
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Tours Departing from Ouarzazate
3 Days3 Days3 Days Marrakech: Erg Chigaga Desert
Erg Chigaga is Morocco's most remote sand sea, and this 3-day desert adventure from Marrakech is built to reach it. The dunes (over 40 km long and untouched by roads) are accessible only by 4x4, making this one of the country's last truly wild Saharan trips. The route passes through Ait Benhaddou, the long Draa Valley, the Koranic library of Tamegroute, and the seasonal Lake Iriqui salt flat on the return.
4 Days4 Day Sahara: Marrakech → Fes
A rich 4-day journey from Marrakech to Fes through kasbahs, canyons, nomadic desert life, and dramatic mountain valleys.