Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Désert et Montagne
( 0524 85 49 49;
www.desert-montagne.ma
;
Dar Daïf, Douar Talmasla)
Morocco's first female
mountain guide and her company organise trips to meet Berber families in the mountains,
walking and 4WD trips in the desert and High Atlas, and longer trips following caravan
routes. The agency operates out of Dar Daïf in Douar Talmasla. To reach it, continue
south on the N9 and cross the Oued Ouarzazate, after which it is signposted to the left.
TOUR
Desert Majesty
( 0524 89 07 65;
www.desertmajesty.com
;
18 Pl al-Mouahidine)
A highly recommended local
agency offering trips to the High Atlas and the desert. Airport pick-ups, multilingual
guides originating in Erfoud, Merzouga, M'Hamid and Taouz and reassuringly safe
drivers are offered at competitive prices. Booking queries are handled by Felicity who is
fluent in English, German, French and Darija.
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Ksour Voyages
( 0524 88 28 40;
www.ksour-voyages.com
; 11 Place du 3 Mars)
Books flights and organises trips
from mountain hikes to 4WD desert excursions with English-speaking drivers; also rents
mountain bikes.
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TOURS
Ouarzazate Unlimited
( 0524 89 06 41;
www.ouarzazate-unlimited.com
;
6 Rue Du Marché)
A reader-recommended pro-
vider delivering well-organised camel treks, 4WD desert tours and multi-city itineraries.
Select accommodation includes midrange to top-end riads, kasbahs and camps.
Festivals & Events
The
moussem
of Sidi Daoud is held in Ouarzazate each August.
Marathon des Sables
(
www.marathondessables.co.uk
)
This gruelling six-day, 250km desert ultramarathon is held in
March/April. The course changes each year, and is revealed when runners converge in
Ouarzazate.
SPORTS
