2 Days Private Tour from Marrakech to Zagora Desert: Glamping in Erg Lihoudi

Day 1: Marrakech – Aït Ben Haddou – Draa Valley – Zagora – Erg Lihoudi Dunes

1. High Atlas Mountains
   Pass by
   This memorable trip starts with the scenic drive from Marrakech over the Tizi-N-Tichka pass (2’260 m), where you can spot the traditional Berber villages with its inhabitants working and chatting at the roadside.
2. Ait Ben Haddou
   1h
   Shortly before the desert capital Ouarzazate, you have the opportunity to visit the famous Kasbah Aït-Ben-Haddou, the fortified clay city with its numerous Ksars and Kasbahs, where several famous movies such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven and Prince of Persia have been shot. Enjoy a guided visit with a local guide.
3. Anti-Atlas Mountains
   Pass by
   After crossing the vast Anti-Atlas mountains, you arrive at the green and peaceful Draa Valley which is famous for its huge date groves and henna fields.
4. Zagora
   30m
   Now it is time for the desert! Zagora is the last city before the real wilderness starts.
5. Travel Tamegroute
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   Along the way, we stop at a Saadian town of the 16th century which is called Tamegroute. There, we are able to visit an old coran library and a subterranean Kasbah.
6. M'Hamid
   13h
   Upon arrival at the dunes of Erg Lihoudi, you’ll meet your camel driver and head to the desert on top of your friendly camel while the sun sinks below the horizon. Just before dark, you will arrive at the Sahara Desert Camp where you can settle in your private tent. A traditional dinner is served and you can spend the night watching for shooting stars or dance around the camp fire to the beat of the desert drums.

Day 2: Erg Lihoudi Dunes – Zagora – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate – Telouet Kasbah – Marrakech

1. M'Hamid
   2h
   Today, you can get up early to enjoy the first rays of sunlight over the desert. Enjoy your breakfast in the camp and hop on your 4x4 for the ride back to civilization.
2. Ouarzazate
   2h
   On our way back through the Draa Valley in direction Marrakech we’ll stop in Ouarzazate for lunch and sightseeing in the Kasbah Taourirt or in the movie museum. The city of Ouarzazate with its film making studios hosts a lot of international film productions and is also known as «Hollywood of Morocco».
3. Telouet Kasbah
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   After leaving Ouarzazate, you take a detour to the bizzare Telouet Kasbah which once belonged to the great Glaoui family and has a stratetic position with a fantastic view. Nowadays, it is fast crumbling into the red earth, but still an extraordinary site to visit.
4. High Atlas Mountains
   Pass by
   Afterwards, we’re heading back to Marrakech and your Hotel/Riad over the Atlas Mountains.

Pickup details

Please wait in the reception area of your accommodation in Marrakech.
Pick up at the airport Marrakech (arrivals) also possible
Please note that we do not offer pick ups in AirBnB's and private residences. In that case, your meeting point will be the parking behind Koutoubia Mosque or in front of the Cafe du France at Jemaa el Fna-Square.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness