Go on this desert trip from Ouarzazate to the Erg Lihoudi dunes. Drive across the Anti-Atlas Mountains and through Agdz. Visit Kasbah Tamnougalte and take a walk in the green fields. Travel through Dra’a Valley’s unlimited palm trees groves, along fortified Kasbahs and via green oases.
Stop by Zagora, the largest town before the Sahara Desert, and visit the green pottery co-operatives and the ancient library in Tamegroute village. Ride camels to the summit of Erg Lihoudi dunes, where the sunset is an awesome sight. Taste dinner under a sky full of stars, share an evening of music with the nomads around a campfire and sleep in comfortable nomad tents near the big dunes.
Book this trip today and soon you could be out in the dazzling dunes of Erg Lihoudi and having the time of your life.
| Number of persons | 2 Persons | 3 Persons | 4 Persons | 5 Persons | 6 Persons |
| Price per person | 295 € | 265 € | 245 € | 225 € | 225 € |
| Total price | 590 € | 795 € | 980 € | 1125 € | 1350 € |
After breakfast, you set out south on your 2-day desert tour from Ouarzazate to Erg Lihoudi. The itinerary takes you south over the Anti-Atlas Mountains as far as Agdz, a oasis town well-known for the variety of its palm dates. As you descend the Tizi-n-Tinfifite pass (1660m), you will be amazed by the splendid views of the extensive green oases and the innumerable palm trees, all indicating the beginning of the Dra’a Valley.
We drive off-road, which offers better views of the green oases and unlimited palm trees, with ancient Kasbahs idyllically standing among the palm trees and by both sides of the river.
In the afternoon, your desert adventure continues further south as far as M’hamid, where the sand alongside the road signifies the beginning of the mighty Sahara Desert. M’hamid village is the gate to the Sahara and the end of the paved road.
At the campsite, you check into your tent and enjoy a relaxing glass of tea and Moroccan biscuits. Then, you take a camel ride to watch to summit of the Erg Lihoudi dunes to enjoy the sunset. These dunes are far away from civilization, and the silence and the expanse of the sand are overwhelming.
Back at the camp, dinner is served, followed by an evening of nomad music and drumming around a campfire. You spend the night in your tent, equipped with a private toilet & shower, king-sized beds, mattresses, sheets, pillows, blankets & carpets, lamps and beautiful Moroccan furnishings, all tastefully arranged to enhance your stay.
If you get up early enough, you will be rewarded by an incredible sunrise, when the colour of the dunes and the play of shadows are an incredible sight. You will also have time to wonder about the dunes and experience the tranquillity of this magical setting.
After breakfast, you rejoin the paved road and drive up north as far as Tamgroute village. Here, you will visit the local pottery co-operatives, which produce all the green glaze pottery products you may have seen all over the south and in Marrakech. It is interesting to visit these workshops to learn how local clay is worked into products in a manner unique to this region. Then, you can also see an ancient Quranic Library with a fascinating display of exquisite hand-written Arabic texts. Lunch will be in Zagora.
From here, you continue travelling further north as far as Kasbah Tamnougalt, the oldest and the largest kasbah in the Dra’a Valley. Some parts of the Kasbah are still inhabited, while others, particularly the Jewish quarter, are now crumbling, having been abandoned.
Turning back west, you arrive in Ouarzazate by the end of the afternoon. Your driver will transfer you to your hotel which marks the end of your 2-day desert tour from Ouarzazate to Erg Lihoudi.
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Aleksandra M15/06/2024Great city tour - strongly recommended Me and my friend came to Marrakesh for 1 day and a city tour was what we needed. Our guide, namesd Said, comes from a Berber tribe and speaks good english. Very friendly and chatty guy who has a lot of information about the monuments and history. We took a walk through Medina (old city) passing by multiple shops and food stols. Onlybthat itself was an experience. Combination of colors, smells, proportions, design, esthetics of the architecture was overwhelming. Absolutely senses stimulating. Use reccommendations for the tour - comfy shoes, water and a sunscreen are a must. The tour took us nearly 4h, we walked over 8km. If you need a toilet there are free ones in the Bahia Palace ( go to the one AFTER small riad). Make sure to have cash on you because very often ATMs are not working, currency exchange points, restaurants and local shops don't accept cards. We also visited a para pharmacy to learn about argan oil, spices, herbs and teas. We got a cup of fantastic local tea and tested a lot of products - we could pay by card there. However, it wasn't the cheapest place, so if you have time, have a strall in the market to compare the prices. Tips for the guid are more then welcome. Read how to tip in Morocco because it's usually higher in european countries. Strongly recommended. Thank you Said!Verified
Katarzyna Z15/06/2024Great day in Marrakech Said was great guide and made our day showing us the best gems of the city. Highly recommend for all who want to experience not a regular sight seeing ✨????Verified
Antoine T15/06/2024A memorable trip with a dedicated team!! Hamza and his team are very, very professional! We loved our trip, especially thanks to Aziz who was an exceptional guide in every way. Traveling with 3 young children is never easy, especially when you cover a lot of kilometers but it was really great. We recommend without reservationVerified
Erica Gall24/05/2024Very knowledgeable and kind. Highly recommend! Brahim was very knowledgeable and led us through the medina. He even took me to a very reputable rug shop and waited for me after. We chatted a lot about the craftsmanship and architecture on our walk and I could tell he sincerely loves Morocco. He was patient while everyone took photos as we waded through the crowdsVerified
Nicole A16/05/2024A successful and unforgettable stay We spent 3 unforgettable days. Magnificent landscapes and sites, superb walks and especially in the company of Abdel. In a very relaxed atmosphere and with measured discretion, he guided us to the right places and made great discoveries. We learned a lot alongside him. It was a real success. Nicole and Co.Verified
sherylgeorgina29/04/2024An amazing experience !! Amazing walking tour ! Started in the medina with a talk about the mosque then walked through the souks to the Bahia palace . At the Palace there was a really long queue to get in but because we were with a tour we got in with no wait which must have saved at least 30minute wait. Hassan was so knowledgeable especially about the history of Morocco. We went on to visit the souks again in the area where they prepared / food then on to a visit to a spices shop for a fascinating talk all about different herbs spices teas etc . Last off to the Ben Youssef - again we were told so much about all the history and got some great photos . Thank you for a brilliant experience-5starVerified
Ptite C27/04/2024Great tour with a caring guide! 10/10! I highly recommend this tour! We spent a superb afternoon visiting the must-see places in Marrakesh with our great guide Mohammed, who took his time to explain everything to us and give us good advice! Thank you Mohammed for your kindness and your interesting explanations, we really appreciated it! :)Verified
Daniel C19/04/2024South Morocco Very nice excursion for 4 days in southern Morocco. (Ouarzazate, Dades, Todra, Merzouga, Draa). Magnificent landscapes and beautiful evenings, especially in the dunes. A big thank you to Hamza for the organization and a thousand thanks to Abdul who accompanied us and drove with great kindness and professionalism.Verified
Lapointe A17/04/2024Great! Great tour and excellent guide. Thank you Abdellatif! We will come back to Marrakech and will not hesitate to use them again!Verified
Cristina F13/04/2024Around Marrakech with Brahim Walking with Brahim was very interesting! He was always very professional and helpful, able to explain a lot of the Marocco colture always making sure that the people in the tour felt safe and interested. He was able to answer to all our questions and played a key role for us to understand better the culture from Marocco.
