Sahara Extension “The Southern Loop”

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Day 1: Departure from Marrakech & the Draa 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. Depart Marrakech after breakfast and journey across the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Enjoy breathtaking views and photo stops before descending into the Ouarzazate region. After lunch, visit the Tizgui Waterfalls, then continue to Agdz, gateway to the Draa Valley. Spend the night in a peaceful kasbah surrounded by palm trees. Dinner and overnight in Agdz.

Day 2: Off-road to Erg Chegaga

Visit prehistoric rock engravings at Foum Chenna before arriving in Zagora, where you can visit the Jewish neighborhood in Amzrou. Continue to Tamegroute for a tour of the Quranic Library, underground kasbah, and green pottery workshops. Have lunch near M’Hamid before heading into the dunes of Erg Chigaga. Catch an amazing sunset, followed by dinner and live music around the campfire.

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!

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.

Day 5: Return to Marrakech

Visit Aït Ben Haddou in the morning before taking the scenic route through the Ounila Valley. Stop at Kasbah Telouet and the salt mines of Anmiter before re-crossing the High Atlas and arriving in Marrakech late afternoon. We’ll drop you off at the accommodation of your choice, or in the nearest medina entrance if you’re staying in the old city.

What’s Included & How to Book

  • Per person price for a room for two people with a private bathroom.

    Included:

    • Meals

    • Accommodations in a double/twin room with ensuite bathroom EXCEPT in the camp, where bathrooms are private stalls in a communal space

    • Transportation in licensed tourism vehicles with professional, English-speaking drivers

    • Drinking water (please bring your own re-usable bottle)

    • Inclusive activities: sandboarding, camel ride, scenic stops & tours in ancient sites/kasbahs/etc & more

  • Queen/King bed in a private room with ensuite bathroom.

    Per person price for a room for two people with a private bathroom.

    Included:

    • Meals

    • Accommodations in a private room with ensuite bathroom EXCEPT in the camp, where bathrooms are private stalls in a communal space

    • Transportation in licensed tourism vehicles with professional, English-speaking drivers

    • Drinking water (please bring your own re-usable bottle)

    • Inclusive activities: sandboarding, camel ride, scenic stops & tours in ancient sites/kasbahs/etc & more

  • Per person price for a room for two people with a private bathroom.

    Included:

    • Meals

    • Accommodations in a double/twin room with ensuite bathroom

    • Transportation in licensed tourism vehicles with professional, English-speaking drivers

    • Drinking water (please bring your own re-usable bottle)

    • Inclusive activities: sandboarding, camel ride, scenic stops & tours in ancient sites/kasbahs/etc & more

  • Item descriptiPer person price for a room for two people with a private bathroom.

    Included:

    • Meals

    • Accommodations in a private room with ensuite bathroom

    • Transportation in licensed tourism vehicles with professional, English-speaking drivers

    • Drinking water (please bring your own re-usable bottle)

    • Inclusive activities: sandboarding, camel ride, scenic stops & tours in ancient sites/kasbahs/etc

For private tours of this itinerary, we have a 3 person group minimum and require a $500 deposit for the minimum to confirm the booking. Click the button below to get started. If you are booking this itinerary as an extension of another tour, the minimum requirement does not apply. 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.

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