Marrakech Trip Overview
Experience the desert lifestyle on a 2-day desert safari to Mhamid from Marrakech. Sleep in a nomad desert camp in the Sahara, see the sunrise and sunset from the back of a camel, and enjoy spectacular views of the legendary Kasbahs and oases.
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* Duration: 2 days
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Experience the desert lifestyle on a 2-day desert safari to Mhamid from Marrakech. Sleep in a nomad desert camp in the Sahara, see the sunrise and sunset from the back of a camel, and enjoy spectacular views of the legendary Kasbahs and oases.
Day 1 : Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Zagora – Mhamid – Erg Lihoudi Dunes
Depart from Marrakech at 7am and head towards Tizn’t Tichka. At an altitude of 7,414.7 ft (2260 meters), it is the highest mountain pass in North Africa. Passing through beautiful Berber villages, you can discover the colors of the High Atlas Mountains. See the UNESCO world heritage classified Ait Benhaddou Kasbah with a guide after lunch at a local restaurant.
Continue in the direction of Agdz and see the beautiful Draa Valley. Take another break in Zagora before reaching the village of M’Hamid, where camels will be waiting for you. An hour-long camel trek will bring you to the camp in the dunes of Erg Lihoudi in time for the sunset. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the desert, and have dinner around a campfire.
Day 2: Erg Lihoudi Dunes – M’Hamid – Zagora – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Wake up early and have the unique experience of watching the sun rise over the dunes. After breakfast ride your camel back to M’Hamid, where you can take a hot shower in the local hotel. The return route will take you back through Zagora and Agdz, with a lunch break and a guided visit of the cinema studios (optional) in Ouarzazate. Arrival back in Marrakech around 6pm.
