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G Adventures
OFFER ID 1533013
Moroccan Sahara Discovery
The Sahara Desert: a name that itself evokes images of sprawling dunes, blazing sun, and endless blue skies. And this five-day adventure will have you experiencing all three. You’ll start off travelling by foot, camel, and 4x4 to a desert camp near an oasis where you’ll sleep beneath the stars. There, you’ll witness some of the most spectacular sunrises and sunsets on Earth, while also feeling like you’re on another planet altogether as you explore this vast, storied corner of Morocco. Perfect as a standalone experience or combined with another Morocco adventure, this trip to the Sahara will blow you away.
Highlights
Hike or ride a camel in the Sahara, Sleep in a desert camp, Ride a 4x4 to an oasis to catch sunset, Experience otherworldly landscapes and breathtaking desert views.
Accommodation
Hotels (2 nts), Desert Camp (2 nts).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Group Size Notes
Max 14, Avg 12.
Meals Included
4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group. Film Studio visit in Ouarzazate. Welcome Tea and bonfire at Erg Lihoudi desert camp. A camel ride and 4x4 jeep excursion to desert oasis camp. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
4 nights from $405 per person
G Adventures: Moroccan Sahara Discovery
Day 1: Marrakech to Ouarzazate
Arrival Day. Make your way to the joining hotel for a brief welcome meeting before driving to Ouarzazate for an overnight stay at our accommodations there. Please arrive at the hotel meeting point before 2:30PM.Please plan for your flight to arrive at the airport in Marrakech no later than 12:30PM.
Day 2: Ouarzazate to Erg Lihoudi Desert Camp
In the morning before leaving the group will explore the famous atlas film studios in Ourzazate and learn a bit about the film making in Morocco. Drive to Zagora and then to Mhamid. From there head out into the Sahara desert for two nights of camping under the stars. The walk will take about two hours and we will arrive at the camp around sunset. Enjoy a cup of tea and watch the colors change in the sky as the sun slips below the horizon.
From Ourzazate we drive to Zagora along rural roads. In Mhamid (Oulad Edriss) we meet the local crew and start the desert journey to Erg Lihoudi. Any luggage will be brought to camp by jeeps. Dinner will be served fireside.The camp is in Erg Lihoudi. Our camps will be comfortable, but still somewhat basic. You’ll see some spectacular night skies.
Day 3: Erg Lihoudi Desert Camp to Rass Nkhal Oasis.
Wake up to a stunning sunrise, enjoy some breakfast at camp and then start the day. This is our second day of the Berber desert journey. Then you have a choice of walking or riding a camel to our lunch stop. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sahara as you travel like people have for millenniums. After lunch we’ll enter the 21st century again and travel to the next desert camp by 4x4. Arrive at the oasis of Rass Nkhal to catch sunset before having dinner fireside with stories and music.
Day 4: Rass Nkhal Oasis to Skoura
After another sunrise out in the desert and some breakfast at camp the group will travel to Zagora by 4x4. Enjoy some free time to shower, freshen up, and relax by the hotel pool after our Sahara adventure. After lunch continue on to Skoura. Explore this oasis city famed for its date palms. Have dinner as a group in Skoura.
Day 5: Skoura/Marrakech
After breakfast the group will travel directly to Marrakech. The tour ends on arrival to the airport around 1pm, or at the Marrakech hotel for those have booked post-tour nights.Please do not book any departing flights earlier than 4PM
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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