2-Days Sahara desert tour to Erg Lihoudi from Marrakech

5.0 (14 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Day 1: Marrakech-Ouarzazate-Zagora--Mhamid

Pick up from your riad/hotel in Marrakech by your personal driver in a 4x4 car. You will cross the High Atlas via the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with stunning scenery and panoramic views.
- In Ouarzazate you will visit the Kasbah of Taourirte then you will continue to the Draa Valley and the city of Zagora.
- arrive at the desert of Mhamid at the foot of the dunes of Erg Lihoudi for a camel ride for a beautiful sunset on the dunes.
- visit the village of Tamgroute known for its Koranic school, old library and the potters quarter. Then you drive along the Draa Valley with its beautiful date palms and fields of henna. After you cross back over the Anti Atlas you will arrive at Ait Benhaddou and visit the famous Ksar (fortified village) of Ait Benhaddou. Finally, you will drive along the valley Ounila, also called the valley of salt, and cross back over the High Atlas to return back to your hotel in Marrakesh.

What's included

  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Professional driver/guide during the tour
  • Overnight in desert camp (dinner and breakfast)
  • Camel trek (one camel each)
  • Transport by an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Entrance fees (optional)
  • Gratuities and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

What to expect

  1. 1 day · Admission ticket included
    Day 1: Marrakech-Ouarzazate-Zagora--Mhamid

    Pick up from your riad / hotel in Marrakech by your personal driver in 4x4 car. You will cross the High Atlas via the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with stunning scenery and panoramic views. When you arrive in Ouarzazate you will visit the Kasbah of Taourirte then you will continue your journey to the Draa Valley and the city of Zagora through the Anti Atlas via the pass of Tiniffift. Before sunset, you will arrive to the desert of Mhamid at the foot of the dunes of Erg Lihoudi for a camel ride and to see the great sunset on the dunes. Overnight camping in a desert Berber tent.

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    Day 2: M'Hamid Ouarzazate-Ait Benhaddou -Marrakech

    After sunrise and breakfast at the foot of the dunes of Erg Lihoudi, you visit the village of Tamgroute known for its Koranic school, old library and the potters quarter. Then you drive along the Draa Valley with its beautiful date palms and fields of henna. After you cross back over the Anti Atlas you will arrive at Ait Benhaddou and visit the famous Ksar (fortified village) of Ait Benhaddou. Finally, you will drive along the valley Ounila, also called the valley of salt, and cross back over the High Atlas to return back to your hotel in Marrakesh.

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  2. Draa Valley
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    Day 1: Marrakech-Ouarzazate-Zagora--Mhamid

    Pick up from your riad / hotel in Marrakech by your personal driver in 4x4 car. You will cross the High Atlas via the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with stunning scenery and panoramic views. When you arrive in Ouarzazate you will visit the Kasbah of Taourirte then you will continue your journey to the Draa Valley and the city of Zagora through the Anti Atlas via the pass of Tiniffift. Before sunset, you will arrive to the desert of Mhamid at the foot of the dunes of Erg Lihoudi for a camel ride and to see the great sunset on the dunes. Overnight camping in a desert Berber tent.

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    Day 2: M'Hamid Ouarzazate-Ait Benhaddou -Marrakech

    After sunrise and breakfast at the foot of the dunes of Erg Lihoudi, you visit the village of Tamgroute known for its Koranic school, old library and the potters quarter. Then you drive along the Draa Valley with its beautiful date palms and fields of henna. After you cross back over the Anti Atlas you will arrive at Ait Benhaddou and visit the famous Ksar (fortified village) of Ait Benhaddou. Finally, you will drive along the valley Ounila, also called the valley of salt, and cross back over the High Atlas to return back to your hotel in Marrakesh.

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  3. High Atlas Mountains
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    Day 1: Marrakech-Ouarzazate-Zagora--Mhamid

    Pick up from your riad / hotel in Marrakech by your personal driver in 4x4 car. You will cross the High Atlas via the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with stunning scenery and panoramic views. When you arrive in Ouarzazate you will visit the Kasbah of Taourirte then you will continue your journey to the Draa Valley and the city of Zagora through the Anti Atlas via the pass of Tiniffift. Before sunset, you will arrive to the desert of Mhamid at the foot of the dunes of Erg Lihoudi for a camel ride and to see the great sunset on the dunes. Overnight camping in a desert Berber tent.

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    Day 2: M'Hamid Ouarzazate-Ait Benhaddou -Marrakech

    After sunrise and breakfast at the foot of the dunes of Erg Lihoudi, you visit the village of Tamgroute known for its Koranic school, old library and the potters quarter. Then you drive along the Draa Valley with its beautiful date palms and fields of henna. After you cross back over the Anti Atlas you will arrive at Ait Benhaddou and visit the famous Ksar (fortified village) of Ait Benhaddou. Finally, you will drive along the valley Ounila, also called the valley of salt, and cross back over the High Atlas to return back to your hotel in Marrakesh.

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Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up all travelers from their accommodation in Marrakech at 7 AM.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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