Les dunes de l'erg Chebbi
La palmeraie de Hassilabied
La porte de Rissani, l'une des plus belles du Maroc
Musique Gnaoua au village de Khamlia
Vestiges de l'ancienne ville de garnison de Taouz
Au souk
les épices
Canal d'irrigation des jardins de la palmeraie
Les fossiles de la région d'Erfoud
Au bord du lac Dayet
Les beaux fruits et légumes du souk
Dans l'oasis de Saf-Saf
Jeunes femmes en tenues de fête pour un mariage traditionnel berbère
L'oued dans l'oasis de Saf-Saf
🌴 At the gateway to the Moroccan desert in Hassilabied
Staying at La Vallée des Dunes , in the village of Hassilabied , allows you to discover a region rich in natural landscapes, heritage and traditions, at the gateway to the Moroccan desert and the dunes of Erg Chebbi .
🏜️ The dunes of Erg Chebbi
The Erg Chebbi dunes, the region's main attraction, offer an iconic landscape of the Moroccan Sahara , just a stone's throw from the Valley of the Dunes. This vast dune massif, among the most impressive in the Moroccan desert , attracts travelers seeking nature , adventure , and a change of scenery amidst the great expanses of sand .
🌴 The Hassilabied palm grove
In the immediate vicinity of the accommodation, the Hassilabied palm grove forms a veritable oasis at the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes . The gardens cultivated by the inhabitants, irrigated by a traditional network of canals , offer a peaceful space conducive to walking in the shade of palm trees and fruit trees .
🕌 Rissani and the Tafilalet
A few kilometers from Hassilabied, the town of Rissani is a key hub at the gateway to the Moroccan desert. Its traditional souk brings together inhabitants of the surrounding villages and nomads from the Sahara, particularly on Thursdays and Sundays . The former capital of the Tafilalet region, Rissani was a major center of trans-Saharan trade during the Middle Ages.
🗿 Taouz and the rock engravings
Further south, the old garrison town of Taouz is known for its rock engravings , ancient witnesses to the human presence in the Sahara desert.
🥁 Khamlia and Gnaoua culture
A few kilometers from the Erg Chebbi dunes, the village of Khamlia offers the opportunity to discover the Gnaoua culture through a musical tradition emblematic of the Moroccan desert.
🪨 Erfoud and the fossils
The city of Erfoud is renowned for its fossils , which are abundant in the surrounding Moroccan desert. Numerous artisanal workshops there work with fossil stone using local techniques.
🚙 The reg and mineral landscapes of the Sahara
Accessible only by 4x4 , the reg – a vast desert plateau – reveals another facet of the Sahara: mineral landscapes , old abandoned mines , desert roses , and the daily life of Berber nomadic families. This area is also known for meteorite hunting, regularly attracting scientists and enthusiasts.