A desert booking can describe very different journeys. M’Hamid is a settlement and departure point; Erg Lihoudi is a nearer dune option mentioned by local operators; Erg Chegaga requires a farther off-road journey. Ask for the actual camp location rather than choosing only by the word “desert”.
What to see
Compare the settlement, nearer dune camps and remote Erg Chegaga routes.
What to do
Choose a two-day return or a longer loop according to the agreed itinerary and your available time.
Practical information
Confirm current access, opening arrangements and local conditions before travelling. Use local guides for unfamiliar paths; respect private homes, cultivated land and requests about photography. Accommodation and dining links may refer to your Ouarzazate base or an onward stop; check the address on each listing.
Getting here
The Drâa approach passes through Agdz and Zagora. A three-day loop may return through Foum Zguid and Taznakht rather than retracing the same road.
