Tinghir and the Todgha oasis corridor, on the return stage of the South Oasis journey.

South Oasis Route & Erg Chebbi

South Oasis Route & Erg Chebbi

Four days linking the Dades, Saghro, Nkob and remote southern tracks with the dunes of Erg Chebbi.

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ACTIVITY / THE FIELD GUIDE
TIME ON THE LAND4 days / 3 nights
THE SETTINGSouth Oasis Route & Erg Chebbi
YOUR EXPERIENCEFrom USD 421
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OUT THERE, IN THE LANDSCAPE

Four days linking the Dades, Saghro, Nkob and remote southern tracks with the dunes of Erg Chebbi.

SOUTHERN MOROCCO

This 4 days / 3 nights journey starts in Ouarzazate. The operator’s itinerary follows; reconfirm stops, timings and accommodation for your dates.

Day 1: Ouarzazate to Dades Gorges via the valley of Roses and Skoura Palmary

Organized pick up from your hotel in Ouarzazate at 8:30 am to start your adventure journey in some of the remote and beautiful sites of southern Morocco. The first stop in Skoura palm grove is to visit ancient Kasbah before you go to the remote villages in the Boutaghrar area. You will meet the nomad serving caves as their primary homes and possibly stop for a cup of tea with one of the families . Later on, continue to Dades gorges & valley for the first night.

Day 2: Dades Gorges to N’kob village via Tizi N’tazazzert

After breakfast, enjoy a walk in Dades valley with a local guide and meet up with your driver to drive across the Anti Atlas Mountains range, in particular the Saghro rock formations. You will be amazed by the beautiful landscapes along the way to the lovely small village of Nkob . Dinner and overnight in a guesthouse hotel.

Day 3: N’kob to Erg Chebbi via Foum M’harch, Ramlia, Ouzina and Taous

After breakfast, you will continue your adventure journey to the desert of Merzouga, driving through some remote Saharan villages. Enjoy the silence and wilderness of the landscapes, cups of tea and unlimited options for photography.

Day 4: Erg Chebbi to Ouarzazate via Todra Gorges

Early wake up for sunrise over the dunes, followed by breakfast and ride back the camels or get a vehicle transfer to the dune line to meet up with your driver and head west to Ouarzazate. You will make stops on the way to Todra gorges and enjoy a walk in the palm grove or along the canyons. You will end up desert adventure tour in Ouarzazate around 5 pm.

A few highlights

Four days linking the Dades, Saghro, Nkob and remote southern tracks with the dunes of Erg Chebbi.

The route

Day 1: Ouarzazate to Dades Gorges via the valley of Roses and Skoura Palmary

Day 2: Dades Gorges to N’kob village via Tizi N’tazazzert

Day 3: N’kob to Erg Chebbi via Foum M’harch, Ramlia, Ouzina and Taous

Day 4: Erg Chebbi to Ouarzazate via Todra Gorges

iBEFORE YOU GO

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Time to allow

4 days / 3 nights

The setting

South Oasis Route & Erg Chebbi

Price guide

Provider’s published table (not live availability):

1 participant: 10200 MAD / 1074 USD per person

2 participants: 5850 MAD / 616 USD per person

3 participants: 5050 MAD / 532 USD per person

4+ participants: 4000 MAD / 421 USD per person

The source contains some inconsistent currency equivalents; request a current written quote.

What’s included

A private SUV vehicle, diesel and passenger PLI insurance

English speaking driver

Pick up & Drop off at your Ouarzazate hotel/riad

Overnight in Dades Valley hotel, room, dinner & breakfast

Overnight in Nkob Village hotel, room, dinner & breakfast

Overnight in a tented camp inside

Erg Chebbi

dunes

Dinner & breakfast in the desert

Sunset camel ride + camel ride to return from camp

Not included

Only the listed inclusions are confirmed by the source. Ask about entry tickets, drinks, tips, unlisted meals and optional upgrades.

What to bring

Practical preparation: walking shoes, sun protection, water, a warm layer and a small day bag. Bring overnight essentials and any personal medication.

Requirements & safety

Discuss walking ability, mobility, dietary needs and suitability of any mule or camel riding before booking. Remote-track access depends on conditions.

Meeting point

Hotel or riad pickup in Ouarzazate as described in the itinerary; confirm the exact time and address.

Explore Nkob

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out there.

From USD 421

Provider price per person for 4+ travellers sharing a vehicle. Confirm current quote and inclusions.

An enquiry, not an instant booking. No payment is taken here.

Researched with source information · Reviewed 2026-09-27. Reconfirm changing details before travel.

TRAVEL ONWARD

There is
always more.

01Nkob — source photograph.

Jbel Saghro / southern oasis routes

Nkob

A village landscape of earthen kasbahs and palms on the southern side of Jbel Saghro.

02Ouarzazate city — Discover Ouarzazate tourism photography.

Atlas foothills

Ouarzazate

The city between mountain roads, earthen kasbahs and the routes towards the Sahara.

03Earthen architecture and palms at Skoura

Eastern oasis route

Skoura

A palm-grove landscape where earthen houses and kasbahs sit among cultivated plots.

Photography credits

Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0 / Resized and converted to WebP; displayed with responsive crops.

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