Southern Morocco

Photos of Southern Morocco

Desert, oases, canyons, dunes, palm groves, kasbahs... These words evoque the geographical diversity of Southern Morocco.
Southern Morocco deserts are home of a rich flora and fauna, not always spectacular but often amazing.
The region facsinating sceneries attract mass tourism but it is in such regions with tough life conditions, fragile and limited ressources that sustainable and responsible tourism is necessary.

Regions to explore in Southern Morocco :

• The Ziz Valley (Erfoud, Merzouga, Rissani...)
• The Dades Valley (Tineghir, Boumalen, Skoura, Ouarzazate...)
• The Draa Valley (Agdz, Zagora, Mahmid)
• The Jebel Saghro : a mountain region offering great trekking possibilities.
• The Jebel Bani Geoparc (Anti-Atlas, Tata...): website

Southern Morocco is home of a rich but fragile biodiversity. Several species of the fauna are threatened : the addax, the gazelle, the ostrich...
Reintroduction programs are held in the National Park of Souss Massa.