Sahara Extension - The “Southern Loop”
Explore the magic of the Sahara desert
Day 1: Rock the Kasbah & the Draa River Valley
Rise & shine - we’re going on a road trip! Prepare for a 9am departure as we head south to re-trace the steps of the ancient tran-Saharan trade routes. Today’s drive has many stops, including a site visit to a centuries-old Kasbah & an overnight stay in the palm oasis of the Draa River Valley. Our favorite overnight accommodation in Agdz awaits!
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Off-road to Erg Chegaga
Our journey continues South, as we drive beyond the city of Zagora to the last village on the map, M’hamid el Ghizlane - and literally the “end of the road”. We’ll do some off-road driving through the dunes & rocky surface to get to our destination for the next two nights - our nomad camp in Erg Chegaga - the highest dunes of the Moroccan Sahara!
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Glamping, Dunes & Nomads in the Sahara
Wake up for the sunrise if you’re an early bird! We’ll have breakfast together and the head out to visit a nomad family, where you’ll learn about their culture and ways of living “off grid”. You’ll also have the chance to see how nomads make bread in a “sand oven”. After lunch, we’ll have some free time before getting ready to ride camels into the sunset & play on the dunes (hello, sandboarding!). End the day around the campfire with our local camp staff for some singing, dancing, and maybe sleep under the stars!
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Out of the Sahara and into the “Hollywood” of Africa
Today we say goodbye to our desert camp and head through an incredible off-road drive for another adventure as we rejoin the road, heading for the village of Foum Zguid. Our day’s journey ends in the city of Ouarzazate - a famous site for movies and TV series - many of which you’ll recognize. If time and interest allow, we’ll visit the film studios where you can personally experience some very famous film sets! Enjoy an overnight in a beautiful hotel with a swimming pool, some Moroccan wine, and a hot shower to wash off the sand.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Return to Marrakech
After breakfast, we’ll start making our way back to Marrakech, crossing the High Atlas Mountains once again, with a few sites to see on the way. Expect to arrive back in Marrakech late afternoon. We'll check in to a hotel in the new city (Gueliz) where you'll have some down time to grab a local dinner (we can recommend a few places that are walking distance) and prepare for your next journey - to home or wherever that may be!
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch
What’s Included & How to Book
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Single bed in a room for two people with a private bathroom.
Included:
Meals (listed above per day)
Accommodations in a double/twin room or single (upon request)
Full time, English-speaking guide born & raised in the Sahara region of Morocco
Transportation (airport transfers & road trip transport in licensed tourism vehicles with professional drivers)
Drinking water (please bring your own re-usable bottle)
Inclusive activities: sandboarding, camel ride, scenic stops & tours in ancient sites/kasbahs/etc & more
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Queen/King bed in a private room with ensuite bathroom.
Included:
Meals (listed above per day)
Accommodations in a double/twin room or single (upon request)
Full time, English-speaking guide born & raised in the Sahara region of Morocco
Transportation (airport transfers & road trip transport in licensed tourism vehicles with professional drivers)
Drinking water (please bring your own re-usable bottle)
Inclusive activities: sandboarding, camel ride, scenic stops & tours in ancient sites/kasbahs/etc & more
Confirm your spot with a $500 deposit by clicking the button of your selection below. Additional payments can be made over time, or all at once. For more info on our booking process, cancellation policy and more - check out our FAQ here.
Exclusions
At meals, we provide drinking water for the table. Any other alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages are not included.
Purchased souvenirs, a few meals, covid tests & transport to covid testing facilities are not included.
Entry fee to historical sites & monuments (expect to pay $2-$10, depending on the site)
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