3-Days Desert Music Experience
3-Days Desert Music Experience
Tour Overview
Created for musicians, producers, and creative souls, this unique journey offers a deep musical and cultural immersion into southern Morocco.
From the cinematic city of Ouarzazate to the golden dunes of M’Hamid El Ghizlane, participants explore the roots of desert blues, meet inspiring local artists, and experience the living traditions of Amazigh and Saharan music.
The tour includes a visit to Sahara Records Studio, creative exchange with the international desert blues band Tarwa N-Tiniri, and an intimate desert meeting with the Saharan artist Brahim Laghfiri, known for his powerful voice and poetic songs inspired by the desert.
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Start: Ouarzazate • End: Ouarzazate
Itinerary
Day 1: Ouarzazate – Musical Welcome & Studio Experience
Departure from your riad in Ouarzazate around 11:00 AM
Arrival at Sahara Records Studio for a guided visit
Meet the artists of Tarwa N-Tiniri (if not on tour) and discover their creative space
Explore the studio school and enjoy a free jam session with local musicians
Dinner and overnight stay in Ouarzazate
Optional evening campfire jam with Amazigh and Saharan instruments — a warm musical introduction to the desert spirit
Day 2: Ouarzazate → Agdz → Zagora → M’Hamid El Ghizlane – Into the Desert Rhythms
Depart from Ouarzazate after breakfast
Stop at Agdz, gateway to the Draa Valley, for scenic views and coffee
Continue through Zagora, passing palm groves and ancient kasbahs
Arrival in M’Hamid El Ghizlane, the last village before the Sahara
Meet Brahim Laghfiri, a Saharan music artist blending ancestral desert sounds with modern desert blues
Cultural exchange and sunset jam session around the fire with Brahim and local musicians
Dinner and overnight in a luxury desert camp under a sky full of stars
Day 3: M’Hamid → Tamegroute → Ouarzazate – Return with Inspiration
Optional sunrise meditation or solo music reflection in the dunes
Visit Tamegroute, known for its pottery and ancient Quranic library
Journey back through the Draa Valley, stopping for photos and short village visits
Late afternoon arrival in Ouarzazate
Optional final stop at Sahara Records Studio for a recording or listening session — capture the inspiration gathered from your desert journey
End of tour.
What’s Included
Private transportation with professional driver
2 nights accommodation (1 in Ouarzazate, 1 in desert camp)
Breakfast and dinner during the tour
Guided visit to Sahara Records Studio
Meet & greet with Tarwa N-Tiniri (if available)
Desert jam session with Brahim Laghfiri and local musicians
Evening campfire sessions & musical gatherings
Cultural visits (Agdz, Tamegroute, Draa Valley)
What’s Not Included
Lunch and personal expenses
Optional recording sessions or studio time (available upon request)
Tips for guides and drivers
Note
The itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted depending on arrival times, group size, or artistic preferences.
Optional extra studio sessions, video documentation, or collaborations can be arranged upon request.
Why Choose This Tour
Created by musicians, for musicians — a journey that inspires creation
Exclusive access to Sahara Records Studio and local artists
Meet and collaborate with Brahim Laghfiri and Tarwa N-Tiniri
Authentic immersion into Morocco’s Amazigh and Saharan musical heritage
Perfect harmony of travel, culture, and artistic inspiration
Best Time to Travel
October to April: Comfortable daytime temperatures, perfect for outdoor jam sessions and desert camping. May to September: Warm desert nights and quieter season, ideal for private creative retreats.