We wake up in Agdz with the soft light of the palm groves and the quiet rhythm of the Draa Valley. After breakfast, we begin our journey east, following a road that winds between desert plateaus and black volcanic mountains.

As we approach N’Kob, the landscape becomes dramatic and raw. This small village, known for its many kasbahs, feels timeless earth-colored walls, palm trees, and wide open silence. We pause here to walk through the village, stretch our legs, and enjoy a cup of tea while taking in the atmosphere of southern Morocco.

Continuing toward Tamsahlte, the road leads us deeper into a peaceful, little-visited region. Life moves slowly here. Shepherds guide their animals across the land, and the mountains seem to protect the valley from the outside world.

By late afternoon, we arrive in Tamsahlte, a quiet rural village surrounded by nature. After settling into our accommodation, we gather for a gentle yoga and breathing session, allowing the body to soften after the drive and reconnect with the stillness of the place.

The evening is calm and simple. A home cooked Moroccan dinner is shared together under the stars.
Overnight in Tamsahlte, wrapped in silence and desert air.

We leave Tamsahlte in the morning, after a simple breakfast and a last look at the quiet village. The road opens slowly, stretching across wide stone plains and empty landscapes where the sky feels bigger than anywhere else. There is very little traffic, very little noise just the rhythm of the drive and the changing light.

We pass through small towns and open desert, stopping when we feel like it to drink water, to breathe, to take in the silence. The land here is raw and honest. Nothing is rushed.As the day moves on, palm groves begin to appear again, and the feeling of the Sahara grows stronger. By late afternoon, the first dunes of Merzouga rise gently in the distance, soft and golden against the horizon.

At the edge of the desert, we leave the road behind. From here, we continue slowly into the dunes, letting the pace of the desert take over. As the sun sets, the sand changes color, the air cools, and everything becomes quiet.We arrive at our desert camp just before night. There is time to sit, to walk barefoot on the sand, or simply to watch the stars come out. A soft meditation or gentle stretching helps the body release the long journey.

Dinner is shared under the open sky. The night is still, deep, and peaceful.
Overnight in the Sahara, in Merzouga far from everything, close to yourself.

The day begins slowly in Merzouga, with the soft morning light resting on the dunes and the desert still completely quiet. After breakfast, we set off in a 4×4, leaving the camp behind and following sandy tracks that cross open desert, dry riverbeds, and endless horizons. Our first stop is the village of Khamlia, where we are welcomed by the warm presence of the local Gnawa community. We sit together, share tea, and listen to traditional music whose deep rhythms seem to rise from the earth itself, grounding and timeless.

We continue our journey deeper into the desert, stopping along the way to visit nomadic families, observe fossil-rich landscapes, and simply pause whenever the silence invites us to do so. There is no rush here — only space, breath, and the slow movement of the day. In the afternoon, we return to the dunes and take time to rest, walk barefoot on the sand, or sit quietly with the vastness around us. A gentle yoga, stretching, or breathing practice helps the body settle and integrate the experience.

As evening approaches, the light softens and the dunes glow in shades of gold and orange. We gather again as the sun disappears behind the sand, sharing a calm dinner under the open sky. The night in Merzouga is deep and peaceful, filled with stars and silence.

We leave Merzouga in the early morning, when the desert is still cool and quiet. The dunes slowly fade behind us as the road leads north through wide plains and small desert towns. The landscape changes little by little sand gives way to stone, stone to valleys and the Sahara feels farther with every kilometer, though its silence stays with us.

We travel through remote areas and palm-lined oases, stopping when needed to rest, drink tea, or simply take in the open space. By midday, the land begins to rise and narrow, and the air becomes fresher. Date palms appear again, fed by clear water flowing through the valley.

In the afternoon, we arrive at Todgha Gorge, where towering rock walls rise sharply on both sides of the canyon. After the vast openness of the desert, the closeness of the cliffs feels powerful and grounding. There is time to walk through the gorge, feel the cool stone, listen to the river, and let the body stretch after the long drive.As the day slows, we settle into a local guesthouse near the valley. The evening is calm and simple, with a shared dinner and time to rest.
Overnight near Todgha, surrounded by mountains and quiet.

We leave the Todgha Valley after breakfast, with the cool mountain air still lingering. The road takes us through quiet valleys, small Berber villages, and wide open plateaus where life moves slowly and naturally. The landscapes continue to change, offering a final reflection of southern Morocco’s diversity rock, earth, light, and sky.

As we approach Ouarzazate, we pause for a short break to rest and enjoy the atmosphere of this desert city, known as a crossroads between the Sahara and the Atlas Mountains. After lunch, the journey continues north, climbing once again into the High Atlas range. Crossing the mountains in the afternoon, the road winds gently through high passes and panoramic views, offering one last moment to breathe in the silence and beauty of the land. By early evening, we arrive back in Marrakech, where the rhythm of the city slowly returns.

The journey ends, but the calm, space, and desert light stay with us carried quietly inside.