A practical guide to southern Morocco with ideas for your stay, practical information and addresses.
Between golden dunes, verdant oases, and adobe kasbahs, the Great South of Morocco reveals a mosaic of fascinating landscapes and cultures. From Ouarzazate to Dakhla, via the palm groves of the Drâa Valley and the Berber villages of the Anti-Atlas, this guide offers an in-depth look at a region with many faces. Crafts, nomadic music, and Saharan gastronomy punctuate a sincere and intense exploration.
Updated by our Petit Futé experts, this guide offers you:
- Varied circuits between secret valleys, classified ksour and desert tracks, with attention paid to forgotten villages and routes far from the tourist flows.
- Immersive experiences: Pottery workshops in Tamegroute, tastings of mechoui and bread baked in the sand, bivouacs under the stars, weekly souks and meetings in local women's cooperatives.
- A historical and cultural perspective: Saharan fortifications, traces of trans-Saharan trade, Berber heritage and places of memory offer a lively reading of the region's history.
- Practical and local advice: Access to remote areas, seasonal recommendations, typical accommodations and tips for traveling light in sometimes extreme environments.
- Detailed maps, smart addresses and our favorites: Clear maps, selections of authentic addresses and original ideas for exploring the hidden treasures of the desert.
A guide designed for travelers curious about history, local culture and wide open spaces, created by Petit Futé.
