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Morocco’s desert, mountains and coast

Sahara dunes, Atlas peaks and Atlantic beaches: what to know before you go and what to book.

By city Everywhere Agadir Casablanca Chefchaouen Dakhla Essaouira Fez Marrakech Merzouga Ouarzazate Sidi Ifni Taghazout Tinghir

The summit of Jebel Toubkal in the High Atlas, seen from the north-west

Nature & desert Marrakech Climbing Mount Toubkal: what to know before you go Toubkal (4,167 m) is a non-technical climb from late spring to autumn, done in two or three days from Imlil with a compulsory licensed guide... 8 min read · checked Oct 2026

Taghazout village on the Atlantic coast of Morocco

Nature & desert Agadir Surfing in Taghazout: Spots, Seasons, Camps and Prices (2026) Taghazout works for every level if you pick the right spot: sandy beaches and Banana Beach to learn, Hash Point to improve, Anchor and Kille... 9 min read · checked Oct 2026

Palm trees reflected in the still water of the Tamraght river in Paradise Valley, near Agadir

Nature & desert Agadir Paradise Valley and Imouzzer: a day trip from Agadir or Taghazout Paradise Valley is an easy half day from Agadir or Taghazout and Imouzzer makes it a full day, but go from February to May, when the pools a... 9 min read · checked Oct 2026

The towering rock walls of the Todra gorge near Tinghir in morning light

Nature & desert Tinghir Dades and Todra gorges: what to know before you go Both gorges sit just off the Ouarzazate–Merzouga road, but their best parts, the Dades switchbacks and a walk in Todra, need one or two nigh... 9 min read · checked Oct 2026

Kitesurfers on the bay at Dakhla

Nature & desert Dakhla Kitesurfing in Dakhla: lagoon, wind season, camps and costs Dakhla is one of the world's most reliable kite spots: a flat lagoon for beginners, waves on the ocean side and wind on almost every day fro... 9 min read · checked Oct 2026 Nature & desert Merzouga Merzouga desert: what to know before you book Allow at least three days from Marrakech or Fes for one night in the Erg Chebbi dunes, and before paying check the camp type, camel or 4x4 t... 9 min read · checked Oct 2026

Nature & desert Marrakech Agafay or Merzouga: which Moroccan desert should you choose? Agafay is a stony desert an hour from Marrakech, ideal for an evening; for real sand dunes you need Merzouga and at least three days. 8 min read · checked Oct 2026