Reg, dunes and expectations
A reg is a stony desert landscape; an erg is a sand-dune area. A rocky view near Ouarzazate does not mean a dune camp is nearby. Check photographs, the actual destination and the full route before booking.
ROCKY PLAINS TO DUNES
Desert landscapes & southern journeys
The desert is more than sand dunes. Choose the landscape you want to experience and allow enough road time, rest and overnight stays to enjoy it.
Visitor guide · plan access and services separately
Cheggaga, Erg Lihoudi or Merzouga?
The regional tourism site presents these as distinct desert destinations. Compare a coherent route and actual overnight arrangements for each. Do not combine distant dunes into a short city excursion.
Compare published trip programmesTinfou on the Drâa route
Tinfou is a separate dune stop near Tamegroute on a wider Zagora journey. Camel rides and camps are additional provider arrangements, not an automatic part of a landscape visit.
Explore Tamegroute and TinfouBefore a desert departure
Confirm vehicle, driver, water, luggage, child arrangements, accommodation and the total return plan. Adjust walking to the heat and wind and keep the group’s abilities in mind.
Read regional travel guidanceCHOOSE YOUR STOPS
All visits & places Places in this guide
Near Zagora · Drâa regional journey
Tinfou Dunes
A dune landscape near Tamegroute on the wider Zagora route. Visit as a regional extension, with time for the return or a confirmed overnight stay; it is not a short excursion from the city.
About 60 minutes on site · travel extraRead the place guide
South of Zagora · Drâa regional journey
Tamegroute
A village south of Zagora associated with pottery and a historic scholarly tradition. Arrange a workshop visit to understand the making process; this is a longer Drâa Valley journey from Ouarzazate.
About 120 minutes on site · travel extraRead the place guide