Morocco's Desert Region

If you have come this far then you must visit the fringes of the Sahara and you can do this at Erfoud (Merzouga and the dunes at Erg Chebbi) and Zagora (M'Hamid and the dunes at Tinfou and Erg Lihoudi), both of which offer the opportunity to explore the desert by camel or 4WD, even quad bikes.

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Zagora	Merzouga	Erfoud
An incredible drive along the Draa valley will bring you to Zagora an outpost in the deep south suitable as a base for excursions into the Sahara. Famously on the edge of town is the signpost indicating Timbuktou to be a mere 52 days journey across the desert (by camel caravan of course).	25 kms of mostly dirt track from Erfoud, this is the location for many visitor's unforgettable Sahara experience. Yours may be an exhilarating walk up and down the dunes or simply the most stunning views at sunrise and sunset.	The ideal spot to enjoy the desert life and experience Morocco's most important oasis, the Tafilalet as well as venturing over to see the Erg Chebbi (massive dunes) beyond Merzouga. The famous date festival is held here in October.
Er Rachidia	Jorf	Rissani
Er Rachidia is the first town you arrive in that is truly "of the south" and after a long drive down from Fez you may wish to consider this as an ideal break in your journey before tackling the desert region.	Jorf is a quiet palmeraie village not connected to tourism in any way - literally "off the beaten track". A perfect location for a few nights of complete peace and solitude in high quality accommodation.	Rissani is the last town before the Sahara proper and has been passed by most people en route to Erg Chebbi and Merzouga but we think the new Kasbah Ennasra near Rissani may just make you consider a stay here.

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