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Private Day Trip from Ouarzazate: Draa Valley to Erg Tinfou
A private 4x4 day trip from Ouarzazate with your own driver-guide, south through the magnificent Draa Valley oasis — historic kasbahs, the famous Tamegroute pottery, an ancient Koranic library and a camel ride on the Erg Tinfou dunes.
Local guide
Hotel pickup
Private available
1 day (about 10 hours)
Private trip — just your group (2 to 5 guests)
English / French
About Us
- ›A private day trip from Ouarzazate that gives you a real taste of the Sahara, the oases and the historic kasbahs of southern Morocco — all in a single, perfectly paced day in your own air-conditioned 4x4.
- ›With a dedicated private driver-guide, you head south along the Draa River, Morocco's longest river (1,100 km), which flows from the High Atlas down into the Sahara.
- ›Along the route, the valley is a long oasis of palm trees, date farms, fruit groves and old red-earth kasbahs, once the main caravan route for gold and spices from sub-Saharan Africa — and you stop wherever the view deserves it.
- ›The day includes a visit to the 16th-century Kasbah des Caids in Tamnougalte (with its small museum), lunch in Zagora (a luxury riad option in the palm groves is available), a stop at the famous green-glazed Tamegroute pottery, and a visit to the 13th-century Zaouia with its old Koranic library.
- ›The day ends with a short camel ride on the Erg Tinfou dunes — a small piece of the Sahara — before your driver brings you back.
- ›This tailor-made private tour suits all ages and fitness levels, ideal for families and couples, and is led by an English- or French-speaking guide exclusively for your party of 2 to 5 guests.
Experience Itinerary
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Early start from Ouarzazate
- ›Early departure from your hotel or riad in Ouarzazate.
- ›Drive south through the rocky gorges of the Jbel Saghro mountain range and over the twisting Tizi n'Tinififft pass.
- ›Stop in the market town of Agdz, famous for its dates and overlooked by the Jbel Kissane mountain.
- ›Short photo stop with view over the Draa palm oasis.
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Off-road along the Draa River
- ›Switch to off-road and follow the banks of the Draa River — Morocco's longest river.
- ›Drive through small Berber hamlets where you can see villagers tending their goats, working in tiny terraced fields and washing clothes along the river.
- ›The valley is one long line of palm trees and red-earth kasbahs.
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Kasbah des Caids at Tamnougalte (16th century)
- ›Visit the Kasbah des Caids at Tamnougalte, a 16th-century kasbah on the ancient spice route to Marrakech.
- ›Once a thriving trade centre, it now houses a small museum with architectural remains, artifacts and tools that show the daily life of the Berber, Arab, African and Jewish people who lived in the valley. (Entrance fee not included.)
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Lunch in Zagora
- ›Arrival in Zagora by lunchtime.
- ›Choose between a simple local lunch in town, or a three-course lunch in the gardens of a boutique riad in the palm groves, or in a luxury oasis guesthouse with a swimming pool (these options are at extra cost).
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Tamegroute pottery and 13th-century Koranic library
- ›Continue south to Tamegroute.
- ›Visit the famous pottery workshops, known for their unique green-glazed ceramics.
- ›Then walk over to the 13th-century Zaouia, the religious centre of the village, with its Koranic library — open to non-Muslim visitors — that holds very old manuscripts and Korans.
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Camel ride on the Erg Tinfou dunes
- ›Around 3 pm, a short camel ride takes you onto the Erg Tinfou dunes — a small but pretty piece of the Sahara, with golden sand and views over the surrounding desert.
- ›A perfect taste of the great dunes for travellers who can't go all the way to Merzouga or Chegaga.
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Return to Ouarzazate
- ›Depart Erg Tinfou around 3 pm and drive directly back through the Draa Valley.
- ›Arrival at your hotel in Ouarzazate around 6 to 7 pm.
What's Included
- Private air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle, fully licensed and insured for tourist transport
- Professional dedicated driver for the day
- English- or French-speaking guide and escort
- Off-road drive along the Draa River and through Berber villages
- Visit of the Kasbah des Caids at Tamnougalte (entrance fee not included)
- Short visit to the Tamegroute pottery workshops and Zaouia (library entrance not included)
- Camel ride on the Erg Tinfou dunes
- Pick-up and drop-off directly at your hotel or riad in Ouarzazate
- 24-hour English-speaking in-country customer hotline
- Local tourist taxes
Not Included
- Entrance fees to museums, monuments and the Zaouia library
- Lunch (optional luxury lunch available at extra cost)
- Drinks with meals
- Tips and gratuities for guide and driver
- Travel insurance (required)
Know Before You Go
| Duration | 1 day (about 10 hours) |
| Languages | English / French |
| Level | Easy — all ages and fitness levels |
| Dietary | Vegetarian options on request |
| Group type | Private trip — just your group (2 to 5 guests) |
