Explore Southern Morocco
Slow down and catch your breath.
SOUTHERN MOROCCO ROAD TRIPThis 1,200-kilometer journey through Morocco promises to reveal the country's richness. With five stops, you'll feel the pulse of Berber culture and meet its dignified representatives. From the desert's arid landscapes to the lush oases, from traditional architecture to sophisticated settings, and from restored villages to well-preserved heritage wonders (such as millennium-old grain silos, rock paintings, and Africa’s oldest beehive), this odyssey will open doors to a territory untouched by the noise of the modern world. Immerse yourself in this exclusive adventure, an experience that will be engraved in your memory forever.
UNPRECEDENTED MICROHOSPITALITY Three houses, a desert camp, an ancient village in ruins – this 1,200-kilometer journey from the shores of the Atlantic Ocean to the gates of the Sahara Desert of Morocco is exclusively designed for up to six people in complete privacy. A tailor-made adventure of six to nine nights through Morocco’s lesser known south that will introduce you to the country’s most authentic communities and stunning natural wonders. Perfected over the course of 7 years, this is an exclusive road trip in a private 4x4 vehicle accompanied by your own driver and a personal butler. The 5 stops allow you to explore not only the most beautiful oases of the region but also the Sahara’s sand dunes, ancient nomadic granaries, and the most beautiful renovated village in the area, Tizkmoudine.
Exclusivity on the Memory Road, Morocco.
THE MEMORY ROAD, MOROCCOThe exceptional road trip awaits.
Embark on a six to nine-night journey through southern Morocco, designed by Thierry Teyssier, where hedonists seeking discreet luxury and authenticity can reconnect with themselves, others, and the environment. This five-stop itinerary awakens the senses amidst the raw landscapes of sand, rock, earth, and ocean, offering solitude and connection with the timeless Berber culture. Highlights include breathtaking views from the House of Argan Trees near Agadir, tactile experiences with textiles in Tizkmoudine, culinary delights at the Red House, the aromatic ambiance of the Acacia Camp near the Algerian border, and the enchanting melodies of Mauritanian Sufi chants in the Tighmert palm grove at the Oasis House.
Located in the south of Morocco, the Berber village of Tizkmoudine stands as the first successful regenerative project by 700’000 heures Impact. Initially slated for restoration by both the Moroccan government and the Global Heritage Fund a decade ago, today it serves as the remarkable setting for a pioneering Regenerative Hospitality initiative. For the traveler entering this ancient and abandoned desert village, it is a mesmerizing experience of immersive hospitality, authentic connections and contribution to the regeneration of the local community and the oasis around, through economic activities in arts and crafts, construction, food production, women empowerment, children education, the preservation of the village elders’ memory and traditions and the restoration of the palm grove.
Through our presence in the village with the hospitality projects, we were able to mobilize the population and catalyze over 10 initiatives geared towards the autonomisation of the population for revenue generation and the restoration of the oasis natural wonder.
What is regeneration in the Morocco?
REGENERATIVE TRAVEL IN MOROCCOOur Impact in Morocco
REGENERATION INITIATIVES
TRADITIONAL WEAVINGAn income opportunity for women, and a way to magnify local know-how in arts and crafts.
CONSTRUCTION COOPERATIVELeveraging unique local knowledge to preserve and share traditional construction techniques for the village and ultimately beyond within the province.
HOSPITALITY SERVICESA hospitality services cooperative: offering local tours, traditional dance and music and the curation of a museum.
AGRICULTURE COOPERATIVEA woman-led cooperative that adds value to local products and develops new items for local and national markets, like lacto-fermented vegetables, couscous, date sugar, and dry caper powder.
PALM GROVE RESTORATIONOrganize the restoration of the 40-hectare oasis around principles of agro-ecology and permaculture, to develop drought resilient species, contribute to food security and encourage new value chains.
THE GARDENUnlocking the potential of endemic plants and ancestral knowledge, the initiative focuses on aromatic and medicinal plants, harnessing their unique properties for sustainable development and well-being.
HEARTLAND STORIESCollect, preserve and share traditions, stories and wisdom from the elders to the young generation and travelers alike, through audio capture and the production of a book.
POULTRY COOPERATIVEWe aim to advance local poultry breeding practices to efficiently produce and sell high-quality eggs and poultry, supporting local farmers and meeting market demands.
WOMEN EMPOWERMENTWomen are trained for technical skills in agriculture, arts and crafts, as well as in management roles for local cooperatives, all with free childcare allowing women to spend more time in training programs.
BOOK YOUR JOURNEYTravel on the Memory Road
Travel on this epic road trip for 6 to 9 nights in an exclusive setting with a maximum capacity of 6 people across 3 rooms. Learn more about The Memory Road.
Dates
Available from September 2024 to April 2025.
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