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Festivals · 6 days · 5 nights
Zaman Festival Experience — Journey to the Heart of the Desert
Join us for an unforgettable desert adventure to experience the Zaman Festival — a celebration of music, art, and nomadic life in the golden dunes of M’hamid El Ghizlane, the gateway to the Sahara.
Duration
6 days · 5 nights
Festival dates
Every year from 14 to 16 November
Starts
Casablanca or Marrakech
Format
Private, with your own driver
Tour overview.
Join us for an unforgettable desert adventure to experience the Zaman Festival — a celebration of music, art, and nomadic life in the golden dunes of M’hamid El Ghizlane, the gateway to the Sahara.
This tour combines authentic desert culture, live music performances, and traditional hospitality, offering a unique immersion into the rhythm of southern Morocco.
Perfect for travelers who love music, desert landscapes, and meaningful cultural experiences.
Day
01
Casablanca / Marrakech → Ouarzazate
Meet your driver and start the journey across the Atlas Mountains. Stops for panoramic views and traditional lunch. Arrival in Ouarzazate, check-in at riad or hotel.
Day
02
Ouarzazate → M’hamid El Ghizlane (Zaman Festival)
Scenic drive through Agdz and the Draa Valley. Arrival in M’hamid El Ghizlane and welcome to the desert camp. Evening opening concert at Zaman Festival.
Day
03
Zaman Festival
Desert Celebration
Full day at the festival: enjoy live desert blues, Gnawa, and world music. Participate in workshops and cultural activities. Night under the stars with local and international artists.
Day
04
Zaman Festival
Discover the Sahara
Morning camel ride or 4x4 excursion to the dunes. Relax at the camp and enjoy the last evening of the festival. Traditional dinner with live music and fire circle.
Day
05
M’hamid → Ouarzazate
Depart from the desert after breakfast. Stop at Tamnougalt or Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou for visit and lunch. Arrival in Ouarzazate, free evening.
Day
06
Ouarzazate → Marrakech / Casablanca
Morning departure and scenic return through the High Atlas. End of the tour and transfer to your accommodation.
Good to know.
Best time to travel.
Every year from 14 to 16 November, during the Zaman Festival, when the desert of M’hamid El Ghizlane becomes alive with music, art, and nomadic traditions.
Nothing here is fixed.
This itinerary is a suggested program designed around the Zaman Festival.
Feel free to contact us to customize your experience — whether you wish to extend your stay, add photography sessions, or combine it with another desert adventure.
Our team will tailor the journey to make it fit your rhythm and interests.
What's included
- Private transport with driver-guide
- 5 nights accommodation (riad, hotel, and desert camp)
- Festival access and assistance
- Guided visits and excursions
- Camel ride or 4x4 desert tour
Not included
- Meals not mentioned
- Personal expenses
- Tips and drinks
Let's plan this trip together.
Every journey is shaped to the people on it. Tell us your dates, your pace, and what pulls you here — we’ll come back with a tailored itinerary and a clear quote.
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