Southern Morocco quad tour starting from Ouarzazate

Itinerary

Day 1: Ouarzazate

Arrival at Ouarzazate airport, welcome and transfer to your 4-star hotel

Day 2: Ouarzazate – Draa Valley

Departure on Quads towards Agdz, Draa Valley, bivouac before Zagora.

Day 3: Zagora – Erg Lihoudi

Departure to Zagora, crossing several villages along the Oued Draâ. Night in a bivouac at the dunes of Erg Lihoudi.

Day 4: Erg Lihoudi – Chegaga

Crossing an immense plateau (Reg), picturesque desert landscape. Night at the Bivouac by the great dunes of Chegaga.

Day 5: Chegaga – Lake Iriki

A stage in the great dunes (less distance but with more large sand dunes), Night at the bivouac.

Day 6: Iriki Lake – Foum Zguid

Landscapes: plateaus and mountains, night in a bivouac or inn

Day 7: FoumZguid – Siroua

Direction of the Siroua massif; the land of Saffron. Night in a Bivouac or at a guesthouse (with the locals).

Day 8: Siroua – Ait Ben Haddou

Return to Ouarzazate via the track, overnight at the hotel.

Day 9: Ouarzazate - Dadès Gorges - Ouarzazate

4x4 excursion to the Dadès Valley and Gorges, Toudra, and the Tinghir palm grove, lunch at the Toudgha gorges and return to Ouarzazate, overnight at a 4-star hotel.

End of our services

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

- The circuit can be done in reverse.

- In case of bad weather, sandstorm, or heavy rain, the circuit may be modified or run in the opposite direction.

Climate: from 15 to 30 during the day & from 06 to 15 at night

Period: September to May Walking hours: 5 to 6 h Level: medium.

Our rates include:

- Airport transfer on arrival and departure;

- 01 quad machine for 01 or 02 people during the circuit (as requested);

- 09 nights in a 4* or 3* hotel, in a guesthouse, in a bivouac during the tour;

- Full board during the Quad stay ;

- 1 or 2 4x4 assistance vehicles depending on the need and the size of the group ;

- 01 guide specialized in Quad circuits ;

- 01 Mechanic specialized in Quad circuits ;

- Local insurance in case of an accident with a third party at fault;

- Liability insurance of the Morocco Horizon Adventures agency (Travel agency approved by the Moroccan Ministry of Tourism) ;

- Tourist Transport Insurance (Tourist transport agency approved by the Moroccan Ministries of Tourism and Transport) ;

- All taxes included.

Not included in the prices:

- Round trip flights ;

- Drinks ;

- Repatriation insurance ;

- Traditional tips for the team: Guide, camel drivers, cook, and driver.

Hiking level

This is a hike with no significant technical difficulty. You need to be in good physical condition and be able to walk 4 to 8 hours each day, divided between the morning and afternoon, at a leisurely pace. We have 1.5 to 2 hours of rest in the middle of the day for meals and relaxation.. 

We always carry a lightweight backpack with the bare essentials (water bottle, snacks, camera...) All luggage and food are transported by camels. In case of a medical issue (like a sprain, for example), it is always possible to call for a camel. However, it should be noted that the terrain is not always flat, and sometimes you have to climb to get over a mountain pass, and you may find some stages a bit long... In short, you will definitely experience physical sensations, and you need to have the desire and spirit to hike and to love the mountains and Berber life.

The indicated itinerary may be subject to changes imposed by the group's level or by weather conditions (rain or snow).

Equipment to prepare

Sleeping bag, a large bag with zippers for clothes (not too many clothes, to avoid overloading the mules, just the essentials for changing during the trip), warm clothes for cool nights, a small daypack without a frame to carry daily items, hiking shoes or sneakers, sandals for camping and walking in water, windbreaker, waterproof jacket, a Kwe, fleece, personal medications, a water bottle (1 liter or 2 liters), water purification tablets or purchase of mineral water in the villages, sunscreen, a pair of sunglasses, cap or Chech, camera, a flashlight (headlamp), spare batteries, toiletry bag, and other personal items.

Gifts to the team

You can plan to pack in your luggage things that you no longer use or those that you will use one last time during this trip: Old clothes, Medications, Flashlight, Shoes, Children's clothes, toys, books, pens, pencils, candies.…

At the end of the trip, these gifts make the members of your team and their families very happy. Don't hesitate to think about it.