Discover one of the Sahara’s most mysterious treasures — the ancient rock engravings of Smara. These prehistoric artworks depict scenes of daily life, wild animals, and symbolic patterns that reveal the roots of civilization in southern Morocco.
📸 View GalleryThe Smara rock carvings, located near Tighert and Lagsabi, are among the oldest testimonies of life in the Moroccan Sahara. They feature detailed scenes of hunters, desert animals, and celestial symbols — all carved by early nomadic tribes thousands of years ago.
The rock carvings of Smara are located in a safe and peaceful area of the Moroccan Sahara. Managed under the protection of the Moroccan Ministry of Culture, these archaeological sites can be visited with certified local guides who share fascinating stories about the desert’s ancient past.
Book a guided tour to explore the prehistoric rock carvings of Smara and walk through millennia of desert history — where every engraving tells the story of humanity’s beginnings in the Sahara.
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