Trips to Sahara desert with Camel rides
Trips to the Sahara Desert with camel trekking and overnights in Nomad tentsMorocco is the doorway to the Sahara, the largest desert in the world. As you look out onto the desert landscape, the cares and trappings of modern life drift away - fading into the soothing views of softly hued mountains and rolling dunes. The wonder of the Sahara can be enjoyed via a traditional camel ride or from the convenience of an all-terrain vehicle. As the sun begins to slip west, set up camp for an evening under the stars. An unspoiled night sky displays a sea of stars - clear and bright. The sweet and cool night air and the silence of the desert will lull you to sleep. Peaceful, like a celestial dream. Sahara Tour 1 (3 Days, 2 Nights)Marrakech, Ait Benhaddou, Erg Lihoudi, M'hamid, Erg Chegaga, Taznakht, MarrakechDay 1: Marrakech » Ait Benhaddou » Erg Lihoudi
Day 2: Erg Lihoudi » M'hamid » Erg ChegagaIn the morning, say farewell to Erg Lihoudi on the backs of saddled camels and enter the Sahara desert. A three hour ride followed by a break for lunch in M'hamid. Travel from M'hamid by 4x4 vehicle through the beautiful desert landscape. Reach the sand dunes of Chegaga - the largest group of dunes in the region reaching a height of 300 m and a span of 40 km. Dinner with entertainment. Camp in Nomad Tents Day 3: Erg Chegaga » MarrakechBreakfast then departure in 4x4 vehicles via the ld Paris-Dakar road to Foum Zguid, crossing Lake Iriqui. Lunch in Taznakht. Arrival in Marrakech about 6:30 PM. Sahara Tour 2 (4 Days, 3 Nights)Marrakech, Ait Benhaddou, Zagora, Sahara Desert, Erg Chegaga, Taznakht, MarrakechDay 1: Marrakech » Ait Benhaddou » Zagora
Day 2: M'hamid » Tamgroute » Sahara desertAfter breakfast we travel towards M'hamid with a stop in Tamgroute. Visit the famous Coran Library and subterranean Kasbah. At 3 PM we depart M'hamid on saddled camel for a 2 hour ride. Dinner, Nomad tent. Day 3: Sahara Desert » M'hamid » Ergg ChegagaIn the morning, we travel back to M'hamid via saddled camel, switching to 4 X 4 vehicle transports. We travel through the desert to the dunes of Chegaga. The largest group of sand dunes in the region, the Chegaga reaches an elevation of 300 meters and a span of 40 km. Evening in the desert. Dinner with entertainment. Nomad Tent. Day 4: Erg Chegaga » MarrakechAfter breakfast, departure by 4 x 4 vehicle along the old Paris-Dakar road to Foum Zguid. Cross Lake Iriqui. Lunch in Taznakht. Arrive in Marrakech around 6:30 P.M.
Sahara Tour 1
Sahara Tour 2
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Travel through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains a majestic paradise of plunging gorges, lush waterfalls, and forests await - a living Eden unspoiled by the modern world. Be on your way to visit the UNESCO protected Kasbahs of Ait Benhaddou. Enjoy the wonder of the Sahara via a traditional camel. Visit the dunes of Chegaga - largest group of dunes of the region that reaches a height of 300 m on a distance of 40 km. Spend the night under the star of the Sahara desert or in the Nomad tent.
Morning pick up from your Riad/Hotel in Marrakech and travel through the High Atlas Mountains via the Ticha Pass (2260 m), the highest road pass in Morocco. Offering panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains and their magnificent landscapes, we visit several Kasbah along the way - including Tamnougalte and Ait Benhaddou. The Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou is a 16th century UNESCO site - one of the best preserved and most spectacular Kasbah in Morocco. Scenes from the blockbuster hit movie of 2000 - Gladiator - were filmed in Ait Benhaddou. The trip continues through the palm lined Draa river valley. Arrive in Erg Lihoudi near M'hamid. Dinner, Tents.
Morning pick-up from your riad/hotel in Marrakech and travel through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tichka Pass (2260 m) - the highest road pass in Morocco offering spectacular panoramic views of the mountains and valleys. Visit several Kasbah along the way, including Tamnougalte and Ait Benhaddou. A 16th century UNESCO site, Ait Benhaddou is one of the best preserved and most spectacular Kasbah in Morocco. A famous site for Hollywood films, Ait Benhaddou was used for the blockbuster film of 2000, Gladiator. The trip continues through the palm-lined Draa river valley. Arrival in Zagora. Dinner, Hotel.