Private Tour
2-Days Sahara desert tour to Erg Lihoudi from Marrakech
Overview
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48 hours
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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.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
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. D 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. B
Draa Valley
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. D 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. B
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
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2-Days Sahara desert tour to Erg Lihoudi from Marrakech
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Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Everything - Perfect
danielbQ3704UN,,Apr 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful 2-day trip to the desert with Youness. Everything went as planned. Youness was always friendly and we were able to have good conversations about the country and culture during the hours in the car. If we had a request or needed a tip, Youness was always there to help us. We felt very well looked after. During meals and in private moments, he placed great value on privacy. Really highly recommended. We would book with Toubkal Guide again straight away.
Amazing desert trip with Youness
itesv,,Mar 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Youness was the best tour guide we have ever had, he is so smart and kind and made sure we had an excellent time and gave us so much brilliant information. Youness is a credit to your company, as he is a gem of a person and tour guide. 5 stars all the way for him.
Sand dune, sunset camel rides, star gazing
fobo76,,Dec 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Erg Lihoudi sand dune + camel ride experience was unforgettable. Low crowd when we visited in December, hence you can enjoy the entire sand dune for yourself (almost). The night sky is amazing. See my photos. The dessert camp itself is Le Chant du Sable (can find it on google map). We had a single camp for family of 5. Toilet facility is shared with other guests, but clean nonetheless. Do expect that this is somewhat an outdoor camping experience, so no heater or heated water or power sockets in your camp. But for 1 night, that's bearable. Our guide & driver Hassan is superb. Friendly and flexible with our photo stop requests made the long journey didnt feel that long. A stopover at Eit Benhaddou is a must (1000+ years old village / fort). Also if you are interested with local Berber carpets, is stop at a Cooperative Akhnif is also arranged. Carpet price here is already 20-25% cheaper than at Marrakesh, even without much bargaining (we bought a piece in Marrakesh few days before).
A spectacular experience
LauraGalluzzi,,Apr 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had this wonderful experience of the desert tour. Everything was magnificent first of all our attentive, courteous Youness guide, told us many interesting anecdotes of his country. He always cared about our comfort and we always felt comfortable. Very nice and professional. We did the 1 hour walk on the camel between the two of the desert... what can I say... fantastic. Then we arrived at the camp and despite it being just my sister and I, they organized everything down to the last detail. From the dinner of 3 tajine (very good) the bonfire with Berber music.... And see the sunrise in the desert... an indescribable sight Absolutely to do if you go to Morocco We had this wonderful experience of the desert tour. Everything was wonderful first of all our guide Youness attentive, courteous, told us so many interesting anecdotes about his country. He was always concerned about our comfort and we always felt comfortable. Very nice and professional. We did the 1-hour camel walk among the desert dunes...what can I say...fantastic. Then we arrived at the camp and although it was just my sister and I, they organized everything down to the last detail. From the dinner of 3 tajines (very good) the bonfire with Berber music....And seeing the sunrise in the desert...an indescribable spectacle Absolutely must do if you go to Morocco
A unforgettable experience and outstanding Youness!
342xunx,,Feb 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A amazing trip in all aspects! Sahara Dessert, Ait Ben Haddou, Camping night… etc. A wondering memory and special thanks to our outstanding tour guide Youness as well! Perfect in every way! Can’t recommend more! Wish everyone a great trip!
Sahara Desert Tour
samcS3181UE,,Jan 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Radwan, was exceptional. He was very knowledgeable about the area and showed us numerous historic sites and guided us to very nice restaurants and stopping points throughout the trip. Thank you Radwan! And Happy New Year!
Amazing!
EGEBF,,May 31, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Abdul Z has been the perfect guide! A very good driver, very kind person always having in mind our safety and comfort. Also a great photographer, always ready to take pictures to us in manu beautiful spots. We discovered a lot of things on the way. We shared a great time and the trip to the desert was fantastic. Can’t wait to come back and have another adventure together. Shukran Lak. Edo & Stefy
Toubkal + desert
Travel82147,,Dec 20, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have come to Morocco with my sister to climb Toubkal and spend two days in the desert. Ibrahim and Lahcen were with us in the mountains and we had an amazing time there, plenty of climatological adventures (wind and snow storm) so we won't forget about these days :) After, for the desert, we were with Abdul Z as a driver: we enjoyed a lot the trip, the desert and the conversation as well (and he is a really good driver as well!). It is really worth to go to the desert, enjoy the stars in the sky, the Berner music and sleep without any noise all around, after enjoying the sunset and wake up for an incredible sunrise :)
Lovely trip
454leonac,,Dec 17, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trip with Abdul Z was delightful! He was so knowledgeable, very accommodating, and a lovely guide
Two magnificent days to explore the south of Morocco
Glauco S,,Oct 26, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We embarked on the two-day private tour from Marrakech to the desert of Erg Lihoudi (M'Hamid) because after various searches we realized that it was the only real desert reachable in two days (Zagora is only stones). Our driver Abdul Z picked us up on time at our Riad and took care of us for the duration of the tour complying with our requests: his English was perfect and allowed us to get to know many local realities. Once at the Berber camp, after an hour of camel walking, we watched the sunset over the nearby dunes, then dined on couscous and listened to Berber music. The campus is nice but don't expect too many amenities! The sky and the stars repay its absence! Absolutely worth visiting Aitbenhaddou with the local guide (10euros). It's a long journey, but it's definitely an experience to try!
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