Hi everyone,
Here are some photos from my solo trip through southeastern Morocco, where I completed a beautiful loop starting in Ouarzazate and ending in Merzouga, passing through Tinghir and returning via Zagora.
The goal of this road trip was to discover this beautiful Moroccan region, which was completely new to me, and to see the first major African sand dunes of my life. I was incredibly excited about that.
We start in Ouarzazate, with the famous prison from Season 5 of Prison Break—for those who get the reference—which is actually a technical high school in real life ;)
From there, we head into the Dadès region and the Valley of Roses. One surprising discovery is what is probably the only Moroccan city (and perhaps even the only one in Africa?) with bright pink taxis!
As for the landscapes, this region is extremely mountainous and rugged, as illustrated by the photos of the famous “Monkey Fingers” rock formations and the nearby winding zigzag road.
Then, after hours of driving through the Berber stone desert, the first dunes finally appear. It is a powerful feeling, as they are both breathtaking and unlike anything else. There are several dune fields in Morocco, but the most famous are undoubtedly the great dunes of Merzouga, not far from the Algerian border.
The village itself is packed with Toyota Prados, Hiluxes, Jeeps, and other four-wheel-drive vehicles specially prepared for dune driving—an activity that I have to admit is absolutely fantastic.
Later, we arrive in Zagora, famous for its iconic sign reading “Timbuktu: 52 days”, a reference to the old trans-Saharan caravan route that was once traveled by camel.
Nearby is the village of Tamegroute, home to a community with roots in Mali, where traditional pottery is still practiced. It was a very interesting visit.
Feel free to ask if you have any questions! 😊