{"id":726,"date":"2022-10-24T23:12:04","date_gmt":"2022-10-24T23:12:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/?p=726"},"modified":"2023-03-01T17:09:37","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T17:09:37","slug":"morocco-sahara-desert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/","title":{"rendered":"Morocco Sahara Desert"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Visiting the Sahara desert is an absolute dream for true travelers. And with <a href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/trips-to-the-sahara-desert-in-morocco-2\/\">Idealmoroccotours<\/a>, it is a perfectly achievable dream, with comfort, safety and detailed planning. In this way, the largest desert in the world becomes a closer, more accessible and welcoming territory. This section provides further information about the key locations in the southern region of Morocco, which are packed with delightful surprises to suit all preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#What_is_the_Sahara_Desert_like_in_Morocco\" >What is the Sahara Desert like in Morocco?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#Major_rivers_in_Morocco\" >Major rivers in Morocco<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#What_is_the_landscape_like_in_Morocco\" >What is the landscape like in Morocco?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#Sahara_dunes_Morocco\" >Sahara dunes Morocco<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#Weather_and_Climate_in_Morocco\" >Weather and Climate in Morocco<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#Traditional_kasbah_or_ksar_of_morocco\" >Traditional kasbah or ksar of morocco<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#What_are_the_ways_to_reach_the_Sahara_Desert_in_Morocco\" >What are the ways to reach the Sahara Desert in Morocco?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#What_is_the_mode_of_transport_in_the_desert\" >What is the mode of transport in the desert?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#4%C3%974_Sahara_tours_in_Morocco\" >4&#215;4 Sahara tours in Morocco<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#What_mode_of_transportation_is_typically_utilized_in_the_desert\" >What mode of transportation is typically utilized in the desert?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#Famous_places_in_the_Sahara_Desert\" >Famous places in the Sahara Desert<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#Todra_Gorges\" >Todra Gorges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#The_Draa_Valley\" >The Draa Valley<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#The_Dades_Valley\" >The Dades Valley<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#The_Oasis_of_Fint\" >The Oasis of Fint<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#Dades_Gorges\" >Dades Gorges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#Ouarzazate\" >Ouarzazate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#Ait_Ben_Haddou\" >Ait Ben Haddou<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#Zagora\" >Zagora<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#Merzouga_4%C3%974_desert_excursion\" >Merzouga 4&#215;4 desert excursion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#Valley_of_the_roses_%E2%80%93_Kelaa_Mgouna\" >Valley of the roses &#8211; Kelaa M&#8217;gouna<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#Ouzina\" >Ouzina<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#Rissani\" >Rissani<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#Erfoud\" >Erfoud<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#Where_is_the_Morocco_Sahara_Desert_located\" >Where is the Morocco Sahara Desert located?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#What_is_the_best_time_to_visit_the_Sahara_Desert_in_Morocco\" >What is the best time to visit the Sahara Desert in Morocco?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#What_are_some_popular_activities_to_do_in_the_Sahara_Desert\" >What are some popular activities to do in the Sahara Desert?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#What_is_the_most_famous_dune_in_the_Sahara_Desert\" >What is the most famous dune in the Sahara Desert?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#Can_you_visit_the_Sahara_Desert_on_a_day_trip_from_Marrakech\" >Can you visit the Sahara Desert on a day trip from Marrakech?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#What_type_of_accommodation_is_available_in_the_Sahara_Desert\" >What type of accommodation is available in the Sahara Desert?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#Is_it_safe_to_travel_to_the_Sahara_Desert\" >Is it safe to travel to the Sahara Desert?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#What_should_I_pack_for_a_trip_to_the_Sahara_Desert\" >What should I pack for a trip to the Sahara Desert?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#Can_you_see_sandstorms_in_the_Sahara_Desert\" >Can you see sandstorms in the Sahara Desert?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/morocco-sahara-desert\/#Is_it_possible_to_see_wildlife_in_the_Sahara_Desert\" >Is it possible to see wildlife in the Sahara Desert?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Sahara_Desert_like_in_Morocco\"><\/span>What is the Sahara Desert like in Morocco?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Morocco-Sahara-Desert-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Morocco Sahara Desert (2)\" class=\"wp-image-1456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Morocco-Sahara-Desert-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Morocco-Sahara-Desert-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Morocco-Sahara-Desert-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Morocco-Sahara-Desert-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Morocco Sahara Desert<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sahara Desert in Morocco is a vast expanse of land that covers more than half of the country&#8217;s surface. It begins south of the Atlas Mountains, where the terrain becomes much arider. However, this desert is not homogeneous in terms of landscape and characteristics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_rivers_in_Morocco\"><\/span>Major rivers in Morocco<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several valleys run through the Sahara desert, whose central axis is rivers that barely carry a trickle of water most of the year or even disappear at some point: the Draa valley, the Dades valley, the Todra gorges or the Ziz valley are some of them. In these valleys, palm groves are frequent, which provide a shock of greenery and freshness of great contrast, sometimes seasoned with the spring colors of flowering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_landscape_like_in_Morocco\"><\/span>What is the landscape like in Morocco?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In most sectors, the relief is quite irregular, offering a landscape of steep and bare hills to the eyes of the traveler. In some cases, gorges and canyons of great beauty are formed that seem to defy the laws of gravity. In the plains, the hamadas dominate, that is to say, great extensions of arid and stony ground, without too much sand, whose rocks can reach high temperatures above 50\u00baC in some cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sahara_dunes_Morocco\"><\/span>Sahara dunes Morocco<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Sahara-Desert-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sahara Desert\" class=\"wp-image-1455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Sahara-Desert-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Sahara-Desert-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Sahara-Desert-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Sahara-Desert.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sahara Desert<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Moroccan Sahara, however, no shortage of landscapes comes to anyone&#8217;s mind when thinking of the desert: <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dune\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the dunes<\/a> called ergs. These are large areas of fine golden sand with a changing position and undulating shape, which resemble the waves of the sea in motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weather_and_Climate_in_Morocco\"><\/span>Weather and Climate in Morocco<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Added to all this is an additional attraction: the sky. Here, sunrises and sunsets have a special light thanks to the intense radiation, the low cloud cover and the lack of air pollution. And at night, that translates into firmaments full of stars, whose brightness is unparalleled in other world latitudes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traditional_kasbah_or_ksar_of_morocco\"><\/span>Traditional kasbah or ksar of morocco<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sahara desert is striking for its environmental surroundings and some surprises from man&#8217;s hands. This is the case of the kasbahs and ksars, i.e., fortresses and walled villages built in adobe by the Berber peoples centuries ago. Today, some still stand in good condition and can be visited, while others retain some remains that add a certain decadent charm to the route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_ways_to_reach_the_Sahara_Desert_in_Morocco\"><\/span>What are the ways to reach the Sahara Desert in Morocco?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To reach the Sahara Desert from other countries, the fastest option is to fly to Marrakech and, from there, continue by road, crossing the Atlas Mountains. The city of Ouarzazate also has its airport, but with very limited air traffic and few international connections, often reduced to charter or seasonal flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_mode_of_transport_in_the_desert\"><\/span>What is the mode of transport in the desert?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Transportation in the Sahara desert is conditioned by the very low population density and the irregular terrain. The existing roads are very long and, normally, with little traffic. But the vehicles that circulate here must be perfectly equipped because to reach some destinations, the road is erased and there is no choice but to continue on roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4%C3%974_Sahara_tours_in_Morocco\"><\/span>4&#215;4 Sahara tours in Morocco<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this sense, Idealmoroccotours is an expert agency in the field, with 4\u00d74 vehicles capable of driving on unpaved roads, which provides flexibility in the routes. Special mention should be made of camels, which are still used as a &#8216;means of transport&#8217; to access the camps of certain ergs or dunes, since these animals are fully prepared to perform this task, as in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_mode_of_transportation_is_typically_utilized_in_the_desert\"><\/span>What mode of transportation is typically utilized in the desert?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond private transport, options are certainly scarce. As for the bus, there are very few companies and lines, which only connect some towns of some importance (Ouarzazate, Rissani), but with very low frequencies and very long journeys. And, of course, no train lines reach the Sahara desert in Morocco, which implies a huge investment, hardly amortizable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Famous_places_in_the_Sahara_Desert\"><\/span>Famous places in the Sahara Desert<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Morocco-Sahara-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Morocco Sahara\" class=\"wp-image-1454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Morocco-Sahara-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Morocco-Sahara-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Morocco-Sahara-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/idealmoroccotours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Morocco-Sahara.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Morocco Sahara<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Todra_Gorges\"><\/span>Todra Gorges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another rocky canyon is located near the Dades Gorges, but in this case, chiseled over thousands of years by the waters of the Todra River. Here, the walls of the main gorge are even more vertical, in some cases over 200 meters high, which is a dream for climbers from all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Draa_Valley\"><\/span>The Draa Valley<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Draa Valley is a huge valley of more than 100 kilometers, carpeted with date palms, full of charming villages and dotted with kasbahs. It is part of the Route of the Thousand Kasbahs, as these military constructions perched on the hills are present in much of the route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Dades_Valley\"><\/span>The Dades Valley<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dades Valley. Another valley that is part of the Route of the Thousand Kasbahs for the abundance of such buildings, often in charming villages like Tinghir. All this is in an environment of steep hills and even rocky gorges and gorges, which give a genuine aspect to its landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Oasis_of_Fint\"><\/span>The Oasis of Fint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located 10 km south of Ouarzazate, it is a garden in the middle of this arid environment, with a village where its humble inhabitants still live traditionally, taking advantage of the desert is more friendly here. Undoubtedly, a good opportunity to get in touch with the local people and their crafts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dades_Gorges\"><\/span>Dades Gorges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Canyon is located in the valley of the Dades River, where for thousands of years, its waters have carved landscapes as beautiful as surprising. The road here forms impossible turns, as well as hiking trails that are integrated into the rock defying the laws of gravity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ouarzazate\"><\/span>Ouarzazate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Known as the Gateway to the Desert, it is the most important city in the area. Recently built, it is known as the Hollywood of Morocco for its large film studios. It also has a historic kasbah, the Taourirt, a good example of the defensive and stately architecture of the Lord of the Atlas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ait_Ben_Haddou\"><\/span>Ait Ben Haddou<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A fortified village (ksar) located about 25 km from Ouarzazate was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco for being an excellent example of the defensive and traditional architecture of the Berbers of the desert as part of the caravan routes. For this reason, Hollywood movies and renowned series, such as Game of Thrones, have been filmed here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zagora\"><\/span>Zagora<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in the Draa Valley a few kilometers from the Algerian border, this town names one of Morocco&#8217;s most beautiful Sahara desert&#8217;s most beautiful corners: Erg Chegaga, another of the &#8216;seas of dunes&#8217; that can be visited in the country. It also preserves a kasbah built in the ninth century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Merzouga_4%C3%974_desert_excursion\"><\/span>Merzouga 4&#215;4 desert excursion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A small village that gives its name to this portion of the Sahara desert, where one of the fascinating ergs of the country is located: Erg Chebbi. A trip here, crossing a sea of dunes, is an experience difficult to forget even for travelers with more kilometers in the backpack, especially if you stay in a traditional Berber tent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Valley_of_the_roses_%E2%80%93_Kelaa_Mgouna\"><\/span>Valley of the roses &#8211; Kelaa M&#8217;gouna<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A small valley near the Dades valley, where they burst with all its splendor and vigor damascene rose crops, which fill with pink color all around. A place gains even more interest in May when the Rose Festival is held in Kelaa M&#8217;Gouna, on the occasion of their collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ouzina\"><\/span>Ouzina<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A small village of just a few dozen families that gives its name to the Ouzina desert, where it is also possible to come into contact with the iconic dunes of the Sahara desert. Its hotels, like modern kasbahs, add interest to any trip to this place, which is a journey into oneself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rissani\"><\/span>Rissani<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the towns with more personality of the Sahara desert since it retains a picturesque medina, historical monuments related to the Alaouite dynasty and a market that seems to take us back in time, with donkey parking included. A must-stop for those traveling to the desert of Merzouga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Erfoud\"><\/span>Erfoud<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>World famous for the richness of its marble and fossils (some of the dinosaurs), it is an exciting stop on the way to Morocco&#8217;s deepest part of the Sahara desert. Its streets are full of stores and workshops where travelers can buy these small treasures as souvenirs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1677690349654\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_Morocco_Sahara_Desert_located\"><\/span>Where is the Morocco Sahara Desert located?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The Morocco Sahara Desert is located in the southern part of Morocco, covering an area of about 3.6 million square kilometers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1677690413102\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_time_to_visit_the_Sahara_Desert_in_Morocco\"><\/span>What is the best time to visit the Sahara Desert in Morocco?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The best time to visit the Sahara Desert in Morocco is between October and April when the temperatures are milder and more comfortable for outdoor activities.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1677690423214\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_popular_activities_to_do_in_the_Sahara_Desert\"><\/span>What are some popular activities to do in the Sahara Desert?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Popular activities in the Sahara Desert include camel riding, sandboarding, stargazing, and visiting traditional Berber villages.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1677690440815\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_famous_dune_in_the_Sahara_Desert\"><\/span>What is the most famous dune in the Sahara Desert?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The most famous dune in the Sahara Desert is Erg Chebbi, located near Merzouga in southeastern Morocco.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1677690450982\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_visit_the_Sahara_Desert_on_a_day_trip_from_Marrakech\"><\/span>Can you visit the Sahara Desert on a day trip from Marrakech?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Visiting the Sahara Desert on a day trip from Marrakech is not recommended as it involves a long drive of at least 10-12 hours. It is recommended to spend at least one night in the desert to experience its beauty fully.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1677690467486\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_accommodation_is_available_in_the_Sahara_Desert\"><\/span>What type of accommodation is available in the Sahara Desert?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Accommodation in the Sahara Desert ranges from traditional Berber tents and campsites to luxury desert lodges and hotels.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1677690482941\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_travel_to_the_Sahara_Desert\"><\/span>Is it safe to travel to the Sahara Desert?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, it is generally safe to travel to the Sahara Desert. However, it is recommended to travel with a reputable tour operator and follow their guidelines for a safe and enjoyable experience.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1677690495526\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_pack_for_a_trip_to_the_Sahara_Desert\"><\/span>What should I pack for a trip to the Sahara Desert?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Some essential items to pack for a trip to the Sahara Desert include sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, comfortable shoes, and warm clothing for cooler nights.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1677690505694\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_see_sandstorms_in_the_Sahara_Desert\"><\/span>Can you see sandstorms in the Sahara Desert?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, sandstorms can occur in the Sahara Desert, especially during summer. 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