Get a feel for desert life on this Tinfou Dunes desert day trip from Ouarzazate. This outing takes you over the Anti-Atlas Mountains and through Berber villages. You travel through the unlimited palm groves of the Dra’a Valley and fortified Kasbahs and along the ancient road of the caravans.
Embark on a camel ride in the Tinfou Dunes, try sandboarding and wander the wind-swept dunes. Enjoy a traditional lunch prepared by the nomads followed by a relaxing glass of tea inside a nomad tent near the big Tinfou dunes to get a glimpse of the nomadic life.
Discover the green pottery local co-operatives in Tamegroute village and Visit the Kasbah Tamgougalt. Stop at panoramic viewpoints along the road to take photos and stretch your legs.
| Number of persons | 2 Persons | 3 Persons | 4 Persons | 5 Persons | 6 Persons |
| Price per person | 125 € | 115 € | 105 € | 95 € | 95 € |
| Total price | 250 € | 345 € | 420 € | 475 € | 570 € |
This desert day trip from Ouarzazate begins with a morning departure from your hotel in an air-conditioned car; a 4×4 vehicle or a deluxe van. The itinerary takes you south over the Anti-Atlas Mountains as far as Agdz, a oasis town well-known for the variety of its palm dates.
As you descend the Tizi-n-Tinfifite pass (1660m), you will be amazed by the splendid views of the extensive green oases and the innumerable palm trees all indicating the beginning of the Dra’a Valley.
After a break for a glass of tea or morning coffee, we drive off-road, which offers better views of the green oases and unlimited palm trees, with ancient Kasbahs, idyllically standing among the palm trees and by both sides of the river. Then, there is time to visit Kasbah Tamnougalt, the oldest and the largest kasbah in the Dra’a Valley. Parts of the Kasbah are still inhabited while others are in ruins. From here, we continue to Zagora, the largest oasis in the Dra’a Valley.
Once in the Tinfou Dunes, you will be welcomed by a glass of traditional tea and Moroccan biscuits, followed by a much-anticipated camel ride and sandboarding (if desired). Then, you will have lunch and relax in a nomad tent to get a glimpse of the nomadic life in the Sahara Desert.
On the way back to Ouarzazate, you will visit the local pottery co-operatives in Tamgroute village which produce all the green glaze pottery products that you may have seen all over the south and in Marrakech as well. It is interesting to visit these workshops to learn how local clay is worked into products in a manner unique to this region. Then, you can also visit an ancient Quranic Library with a fascinating display of exquisite hand-written Arabic texts.
Afterwards, you travel along the ancient caravan route which was used to ship goods from Timbuktu in Sub-Saharan Africa to Marrakech as far as Agdz. Along the road, there will stop at panoramic viewpoints to take photos and learn about Berber life in the south. We arrive back in Ouarzazate by the end of the afternoon. Your driver will transfer you to your hotel which brings your desert day trip from Ouarzazate to an end.
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Aleksandra M15/06/2024Great city tour - strongly recommended Me and my friend came to Marrakesh for 1 day and a city tour was what we needed. Our guide, namesd Said, comes from a Berber tribe and speaks good english. Very friendly and chatty guy who has a lot of information about the monuments and history. We took a walk through Medina (old city) passing by multiple shops and food stols. Onlybthat itself was an experience. Combination of colors, smells, proportions, design, esthetics of the architecture was overwhelming. Absolutely senses stimulating. Use reccommendations for the tour - comfy shoes, water and a sunscreen are a must. The tour took us nearly 4h, we walked over 8km. If you need a toilet there are free ones in the Bahia Palace ( go to the one AFTER small riad). Make sure to have cash on you because very often ATMs are not working, currency exchange points, restaurants and local shops don't accept cards. We also visited a para pharmacy to learn about argan oil, spices, herbs and teas. We got a cup of fantastic local tea and tested a lot of products - we could pay by card there. However, it wasn't the cheapest place, so if you have time, have a strall in the market to compare the prices. Tips for the guid are more then welcome. Read how to tip in Morocco because it's usually higher in european countries. Strongly recommended. Thank you Said!Verified
Katarzyna Z15/06/2024Great day in Marrakech Said was great guide and made our day showing us the best gems of the city. Highly recommend for all who want to experience not a regular sight seeing ✨????Verified
Antoine T15/06/2024A memorable trip with a dedicated team!! Hamza and his team are very, very professional! We loved our trip, especially thanks to Aziz who was an exceptional guide in every way. Traveling with 3 young children is never easy, especially when you cover a lot of kilometers but it was really great. We recommend without reservationVerified
Erica Gall24/05/2024Very knowledgeable and kind. Highly recommend! Brahim was very knowledgeable and led us through the medina. He even took me to a very reputable rug shop and waited for me after. We chatted a lot about the craftsmanship and architecture on our walk and I could tell he sincerely loves Morocco. He was patient while everyone took photos as we waded through the crowdsVerified
Nicole A16/05/2024A successful and unforgettable stay We spent 3 unforgettable days. Magnificent landscapes and sites, superb walks and especially in the company of Abdel. In a very relaxed atmosphere and with measured discretion, he guided us to the right places and made great discoveries. We learned a lot alongside him. It was a real success. Nicole and Co.Verified
sherylgeorgina29/04/2024An amazing experience !! Amazing walking tour ! Started in the medina with a talk about the mosque then walked through the souks to the Bahia palace . At the Palace there was a really long queue to get in but because we were with a tour we got in with no wait which must have saved at least 30minute wait. Hassan was so knowledgeable especially about the history of Morocco. We went on to visit the souks again in the area where they prepared / food then on to a visit to a spices shop for a fascinating talk all about different herbs spices teas etc . Last off to the Ben Youssef - again we were told so much about all the history and got some great photos . Thank you for a brilliant experience-5starVerified
Ptite C27/04/2024Great tour with a caring guide! 10/10! I highly recommend this tour! We spent a superb afternoon visiting the must-see places in Marrakesh with our great guide Mohammed, who took his time to explain everything to us and give us good advice! Thank you Mohammed for your kindness and your interesting explanations, we really appreciated it! :)Verified
Daniel C19/04/2024South Morocco Very nice excursion for 4 days in southern Morocco. (Ouarzazate, Dades, Todra, Merzouga, Draa). Magnificent landscapes and beautiful evenings, especially in the dunes. A big thank you to Hamza for the organization and a thousand thanks to Abdul who accompanied us and drove with great kindness and professionalism.Verified
Lapointe A17/04/2024Great! Great tour and excellent guide. Thank you Abdellatif! We will come back to Marrakech and will not hesitate to use them again!Verified
Cristina F13/04/2024Around Marrakech with Brahim Walking with Brahim was very interesting! He was always very professional and helpful, able to explain a lot of the Marocco colture always making sure that the people in the tour felt safe and interested. He was able to answer to all our questions and played a key role for us to understand better the culture from Marocco.
