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- French
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Most Sahara tours follow the same route, stop at the same spots, and share the space with a dozen other groups. This isn't that.
Your private Berber guides take you into the open desert west of Erg Chebbi — away from the dune crowds, into a landscape of fossil-rich valleys, ancient ruins, roaming wildlife, and vast stony desert that most travelers drive straight past without stopping.
No other tourists. No set script. Just the real Sahara, at your pace.
On Day 1, your guide sets up a homemade BBQ picnic lunch in the middle of nowhere — fresh bread, grilled meats, mint tea — because that's how it's done out here. That night, you sleep in a remote desert riad as the sky fills with stars.
Day 2 is yours to slow down in. Hidden viewpoints, off-road tracks, and desert silence that's hard to find anywhere else.
This is a private experience built around going off-road and seeing the Sahara the way locals actually know it.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please let us know where you need pickup as soon as possible. We can also provide GPS where you can park car and meet us.
Hello. If you need alternative point to riad we will reach out to you. We will greet you by lead travelers name. We will announce ourselves as Elbaz Sahara Tours.
Itinerary
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1
Morning pickup & departure in 4x4 into the remote desert with your private local guide. Fossil exploration — trilobites, ammonites, and ancient sea life embedded in stone. Every step you take reveals a new fossil. Pinturas Piedras - Petroglpyhs in rocks created during the Saharan Neolithic period—between approximately 6000 and 3000 BCE Wildlife spotting — desert foxes, sand gazelles, lizards, and migratory birds Berber picnic BBQ lunch in the open desert — no other tourists in sight. The Lost city — explore the remnants of a ghost ksour (fortified village) of ruined stone buildings perched on a rocky outcrop from the 1500s, built to protect the road to the oasis of Mharech. Arrive at the remote desert riad located in the middle of the Moroccan desert in a spectacular location. Let yourself be pampered by the exceptional local cuisine. The meal is truly celebrated according to Moroccan tradition.
8 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
Optional sunrise walk — golden light before anyone else is awake Riad breakfast — local bread, honey, argan oil, Moroccan coffee or tea Hidden viewpoint excursion — your guide's most scenic secret overlooks & canyons Routes change with the season; always off the beaten track Slow desert afternoon — take your time, no rush, no crowds Return journey through a different route — new landscapes on the way back Drop-off at your accommodation or agreed meeting point
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Into the open desert
Sunrise & secret viewpoints
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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