Overnight Sahara Tour from Marrakech to Mhamid

4.9 (43 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Enjoy a desert camel ride, witnessing the sunrise and sunset over the Erg lihoudi sand dunes in Mhamid . Overnight in a nomadic tent while enjoying a barbecue dinner and traditional folk entertainment. Visit Ait Benhaddou and enjoy the picturesque landscapes of the Draa river valley.

What's included

  • Guided Walk in Ait Ben Haddou Kasbahs
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Short Walks to stretch your legs in Draa Valley
  • 1h30 Camel Ride
  • Overnight accommodation
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Drinks
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Marrakech
    10m
    You will be picked up from your hotel/riad at 08am and head south.
  2. High Atlas Mountains
    30m
    Leaving Marrakech and heading south crossing the high Atlas mountain chain on the highest road pass in Morocco, Tizi N'Tichka with an altitude of 2260m. Beautiful windy roads and scenery
  3. Ait Ben Haddou
    2h
    Stop for lunch at the infamous Berber village of ait benhaddou, fortified Ksar with beautiful kasbahs, backdrop for many movies and declared world heritage site by the unesco. Visit the kasbah with a local guide.
  4. Ouarzazate
    1h
    Arrive in Ouarzazate where we will stop for lunch. Join a film studio tour and discover which of your favorite movies were filmed in the nearby desert regions, a visit of Touarirt Kasbah and the Musée du Cinema are possible but optional.
  5. Draa Valley
    30m
    After lunch we will break through the scarp at the pass of Tizi n'Tinififft and descend onto the lush palm grove of Agdz and Draa Valley. We go off-road along the ancient caravan route between the mountains and the river, passing many villages and gardens so that you can gain a better idea of the oases lifestyle.
  6. Travel Tamegroute
    30m
    We will have the opportunity to explore the biggest palm grove on our way to Zagora. We stop on the way to visit the underground kasbah and Koran library of historical Tamegroute before reaching Mhamid.
  7. Oulad Driss
    1h 30m
    Once we arrive to Oulad Driss you will ride camels for about an hour and a half. Enjoy the sunset from the top of the highest dune over the distant mountains, before the camels take us back to the bivouac of nomad tents for dinner and a night’s rest.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up all the costumers from their accommodation.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • SHARED TOUR OPTION: In the unlikely event that the minimum number of 4 paying adults is not reached, tour will be cancelled

Cancellation policy

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

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