SAHARA DESERT: Private 3 Day Tour OUARZAZATE - ZAGORA - MHAMID Desert

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3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Visit the most spectacular landscapes of Morocco.
Enjoy the real, authentic beauty this colourful country has to offer. Our exclusive private trip will help you discover the spectacular untouched nature, ancient caravan routes, and the majestic beauty of the world's largest desert - Sahara.
Your own guide, fully qualified and accredited will make sure you won't miss any detail and place worth vising along the way.
Immerse yourself in a charming landscape, meet authentic local communities, go back in time to the ancient dynasties once living in Morocco and spend quality time discovering the real beauty and vastness of the Sahara.
This exclusive private trip will deepen your connection to these ancient lands, bring you closer to the majestic, untouched nature and people whose heritage reaches ancient times.

What's Included

Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
Staff Grattitude

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We offer pick up from your accommodation.

OR
Meeting point
Marrakesh

We offer a pick up from your accommodation in Marrakech.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Ouarzazate

    2 stops
  • 1
    Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou

    Start your morning travelling from Marrakech deep into the High Atlas Mountains. Cross the mountains through Tizi n'Tichka Pass at an altitude of 2260m, the highest point of the Atlas Mountains accessible by car. From these landscapes, everything changes into magnificent kaleidoscope surroundings. At midday, you'll arrive at the famous fortified city of Ait Ben Haddou - the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. Travel back in time with our local official guide taking you around the Kasbah. The Ksar of Aït-Ben-Haddou is a striking example of southern Moroccan architecture. Listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has also been the backdrop for many Hollywood productions. Films and TV series that have used the services of the studio include The Mummy, Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, Babel, Game of Thrones, Vikings, and many more.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Zagora

    The stunning rocky canyons will lead you to the lush palm oasis nestled between mountains and valleys where we will stop for locally made lunch. Continue your day exploring the charming Draa Valley, with its Kasbahs and traditional villages. Your evening in Zagora, the entry to the Sahara Desert will be filled with traditional Amazigh music and locally made dinner under the stars.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Erg Chegaga

    1 stop
  • 3
    M'Hamid

    The breakfast will be served in the beautiful surrounding of the desert. You will then visit the village of Tamegroute, a short drive from Zagora, home to the underground Kasbah and one of the oldest Koranic libraries in Morocco. Before departure to M'Hamid desert, enjoy free time wandering around the beautiful area filled with local arts & crafts markets. Once you arrived at the Dunes of Erg Lihoudi you will have a chance to watch the spectacular Sahara sunset on an hour-long camel ride. Enjoy the beautiful atmosphere in the desert, starry night, local music, and traditional dinner around the campfire before heading to your private tent at the traditional desert camp with an eco-luxury touch.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    MHamed

    1 stop
  • 4
    Ouarzazate

    Wake up in the early hours of the morning for a camel ride to witness the beautiful Saharan sunrise. Enjoy locally made breakfast in the charming desert surroundings before returning to Mhamid. Our journey back to Marrakech then continues south-east to the oasis of Agdez, where the amazing landscape of the Draa River begins. After passing spectacular rocky fields and lush green oasis lined with palm trees, we will stop for lunch in Ouarzazate, the ancient city on the former caravan route, and home to the largest film studio, Atlas. Enjoy your visit to the cinema museum and the famous Taourirt Kasbah, a great example of Amazigh architecture. Your journey back to Marrakech then continues through the majestic High Atlas Mountains and the winding roads of Tizi n Tichka pass. Estimated arrival time in Marrakech, 8pm

    8 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by The Alternative Morocco

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Safaris
Pack Animal Tours
Adventure Tours
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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