Others

Sand boarding at the desert camps.

Accommodation

Standard hotels with private bathrooms in Marrakech, Ait Ban Haddou, and Essaouira. Tent camps with showers at Erg L’Houdi and Erg Chegaga. Small tents for days travelling across the desert.

Transport

Car with private driver in cities and along highways, 4x4 to the tent camp at Erg L’Houdi, camels in the desert.

Guide

Local professional guides.

Meals

Breakfast and dinner in Marrakech, Ait Ben Haddou, and Essaouira. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the desert.

Not included:

Others

Tips for the local guides and driver.

Optional

Quad biking at the Erg L’Houdi desert camp.

Insurance

Flights

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Day 1 Arrive/Explore Marrakech
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrive/Explore Marrakech

We will pick you up at the airport or hotel for a tour of the Red City with a professional guide who will tell you about the sites and their historical context. Known as the Red City because of the colour of the walls that surround the old Kasbah, Marrakech has been a popular tourist destination since the 1960s. Its famous Djemaa el-Fnaa square is the busiest square in Africa with a colourful market and an unparalleled assortment of vendors and entertainers including fire-eaters, snake charmers, belly dancers, acrobats, and astrologers. We will take you for a nice "Welcome to Morocco" dinner and overnight in Marrakech.
Day 2 Marrakech To Ait Ben Haddou
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Marrakech To Ait Ben Haddou

After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive through the beautiful countryside into the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi-n-Tichka pass (2260m in altitude). Along the way, we will stop to enjoy the view and stop for lunch at a Berber village. Then we will continue to Ait Ben Haddou, an ancient ksar that is a UNESCO World heritage site. This ksar is an example of earthen architecture of the pre-Saharan regions of Morocco and also a popular film location. This area has served as the location for Kundun, The Mummy, Gladiator, and Game of Thrones. We will tour Ait Ben Haddou with a professional guide and spend the night in the area.
Day 3 Ait Ben Haddou To M’Hamid/Erg L’Houdi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Ait Ben Haddou To M’Hamid/Erg L’Houdi

After breakfast, we will drive south to M’Hamid, a small oasis town nuzzled against the dunes of the Sahara Desert. On the way, we will stop near Agdz to enjoy a view of the Draa valley Palmerie then continue to M’Hamid, the end of the paved road. After lunch in M’Hamid, we will drive to our desert camp in Erg L’Houdi by 4x4. At Erg L’Houdi, we will welcome you with “Berber Whisky” (traditional Moroccan mint tea) and snacks. Here you can explore the enchanting landscape of dunes and enjoy the beautiful sunset. After dark, we will enjoy a dinner in the desert with local entertainment. We stay overnight at the tent camp under the stars.
Day 4 Erg Chegaga
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Erg Chegaga

Leaving from Erg L’Houdi, spend 4 days travelling across the vast stretches of the Sahara Desert by camel like the nomadic peoples. Marvel at the sea of sand dunes interrupted by stony desert landscapes. Our team will bring provisions for our desert adventure and you can choose to walk or ride on the camel throughout the day. We will travel across the desert by day, set up a tent each night, and enjoy campfires each night under the brilliant starry sky. On a clear night, you can clearly see an abundance of stars and the milky way. Our final destination is Erg Chegaga, the largest sand dunes in the region. These majestic dunes reach a height of 300 m and a width of 40 km. We will spend our fourth night at a tent camp at Erg Chegaga.
Day 5 Erg Chegaga
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Erg Chegaga

Leaving from Erg L’Houdi, spend 4 days travelling across the vast stretches of the Sahara Desert by camel like the nomadic peoples. Marvel at the sea of sand dunes interrupted by stony desert landscapes. Our team will bring provisions for our desert adventure and you can choose to walk or ride on the camel throughout the day. We will travel across the desert by day, set up a tent each night, and enjoy campfires each night under the brilliant starry sky. Our final destination is Erg Chegaga, the largest sand dunes in the region. These majestic dunes reach a height of 300 m and a width of 40 km. We will spend our fourth night in a tent camp at Erg Chegaga.
Day 6 Erg Chigaga
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Erg Chigaga

Leaving from Erg L’Houdi, spend 4 days travelling across the vast stretches of the Sahara Desert by camel like the nomadic peoples. Marvel at the sea of sand dunes interrupted by stony desert landscapes. Our team will bring provisions for our desert adventure and you can choose to walk or ride on the camel throughout the day. We will travel across the desert by day, set up a tent each night, and enjoy campfires each night under the brilliant starry sky. Our final destination is Erg Chegaga, the largest sand dunes in the region. These majestic dunes reach a height of 300 m and a width of 40 km. We will spend our fourth night in a tent camp at Erg Chegaga.
Day 7 Erg Chegaga / Taroudant
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Erg Chegaga / Taroudant

Early in the morning climb the dunes to watch another beautiful desert sunrise for our final day in the desert. After breakfast, we will leave the desert by 4X4 and travel to Taroudant, stopping to enjoy lunch and the views along the way. Known as little Marrakech because of its magnificent red walls, Taroudant is also known for its local craftsmanship. Argan oil, saffron, and leather goods are made in this region of Morocco. We will tour a tannery in the area to see how leather is made, then enjoy dinner, and stay overnight in the area.
Day 8 Taroudant / Essaouira
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Taroudant / Essaouira

After breakfast, we will drive along the Atlantic coast, enjoying the spectacular coastal views on the way to the city of Essaouira. We will have a chance to enjoy the charm of the fishing culture over dinner and then overnight in Essaouira.
Day 9 Essaouira
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Essaouira

Essaouira is quaint fishing town with a laid back vibe and local artisans. We will enjoy a tour of the ancient medina, which is much less hectic than its bigger brother in Marrakech. Inside, admire the work of local artisans which include painting, woodwork, leather, and silver among others. Enjoy a stroll along the seawall. Soak in the sunset with a delicious dinner on the beach to top off your coastal experience. We will stay another night in Essaouira.
Day 10 Essaouira / Marrakech
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Essaouira / Marrakech

We will enjoy another delicious breakfast along the coast before we return to Marrakech in the afternoon for your onward journey.

10 days tour

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Itinerary of your trip Desert Nomad Special

Arrive/Explore Marrakech

Marrakech To Ait Ben Haddou

Ait Ben Haddou To M’Hamid/Erg L’Houdi

Erg Chegaga

Erg Chegaga

Erg Chigaga

Erg Chegaga / Taroudant

Taroudant / Essaouira

Essaouira

Essaouira / Marrakech

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