Marrakech 2-Day Tour: Discover Mhamid Desert, Kasbahs, Ouarzazate, and Erg Lihoudi Dunes

Embark on a thrilling 2-day tour from Marrakech to explore the enchanting Mhamid Desert, visit ancient Kasbahs, experience camel trekking, and spend a night at a Nomadic Desert Camp.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Draa Valley – Zagora – Erg Lihoudi Dunes

Hôtel Restaurant Café de France - Your Private Marrakech Desert Trip 2 Days to Mhamid Desert will start at 7:30 am from your accommodation in Marrakech.

Tizi n Tichka - making a stop at the breathtaking views as we drive higher. We cross the mountains via the famous pass-road called Tizi-N-Tichka, which is the highest tarmac road in Africa with 2260m/ 7500ft.

Ouarzazate - Lunch will be in Ouarzazate, and we head south toward the Low Atlas Mountains. We will stop for picture opportunities as we drive through these canyons and the Rocky Mountains

Draa Valley - Later will be the Draa valley, a fascinating Palm grove, oases, and ancient Kasbahs.

Erg Lihoudi Dunes & Bivouac - Till we get to Zagora “the Desert door”. One hour later we are at Erg Lihoudi Dunes. Camels are here; take a camel ride during the sunset. Dinner, Campfire, and Overnight, you will stay in a private Deluxe/standard tent at the Nomadic Desert Camp.

Erg Lihoudi Dunes – Ait Ben Haddou – Telouet – Marrakech

Ait Ben Haddou - Wake up early to assist the sunrise from the top of the dunes. Breakfast at the camp. We start our journey toward Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. Visit the fortified village then lunch.

Ounila Valley - Drive along the fascinating Ounila valley to Kasbah Telouet. This valley marks the ancient caravanserai. Beautiful and contrasted Rocky canyons and lush fields.

Marrakech - We make it back to Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains. your Marrakech Desert trip for 2 days to Mhamid Desert ends around 6 pm.

What's Included
  • Private 4X4/Van transport with air conditioning and fuel included
  • Hotel/Riad pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
  • Camel trekking in the desert with one camel per person
  • Traditional nomad desert camp overnight stay in Erg Lihoudi
  • Meals include breakfast and dinner
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Lunches
Additional Information

Embark on a 2-day express adventure from Marrakech to the striking Erg Lihoudi Mhamid Desert’s sand dunes. This expedition is a perfect option to explore various fortified Kasbahs such as Telouet and Ait Benhaddou, followed by Ouarzazate, Draa Valley, and Zagora. The journey gets more exciting with Camel trekking to the Erg Lihoudi dunes, culminating with a night stay at the Nomadic Desert Camp.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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David_j
Sep 16, 2023
Once in a Lifetime Family Experience - Where to begin? A once in a lifetime experience. Mohammed was not only an exceptional driver ( it’s a long haul over two days) but a fantastic guide. The journey is broken up with various stops ranging from the female cooperative which makes Argen oil to the potteries making Tagines, Kasbahs etc. The Atlas Mountains and beyond provide incredible scenery. I had to get out of my comfort zone but that just added to the experience. The camel ride and night in the desert will forever remain one of the best travel experiences ever. Sunrise in the desert! Thank you so much.
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Sharla_c
Apr 11, 2023
Sahara - Awesome experience, very nice people! The food entertainment and accommodations all made the trip worth it.
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Ian_d
Mar 9, 2023
2 days of the real Morocco - Amazing 2day adventure with Yousif our guide - it is a long drive but we’ll worth the time and money: The Atlas Mountains, Draa valley, Ounila valley and the Sahara are all stunning. The real Morocco we are told! Riding camels in the Sahara was a very special moment- even if we had no idea what we were doing! All the people we met were very friendly, looked after us brilliantly, had lots of ideas of what to see and made you feel very at home. Having a smattering of French at the Berber camp will help but not essential. Would highly recommend Yousif as a guide and this trip- Morocco is awe inspiring.
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Tony
Dec 29, 2022
Must do trip! - Amazing trip to the Sahara for two of us. We did the private tour and it was a very comfortable car with an amazing driver (Yousef!) who was polite, professional, and knew the roads extremely well. The drive is long but it never felt that way and we had some pretty cool stops. The campsite was done quite well and was comfy and clean with full plumbing and lots of private tents that were warm at night. Camel ride was awesome, food was good and you MUST watch the sky at night and the billions of stars out there!
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Anthony_t
Dec 28, 2022
Wonderful trip! - Such a great experience seeing the grand Sahara desert! The journey is long but if you have as great a driver/person as Yousef you are in great hands! He was friendly and an excellent driver, along the way there and back you visit some nice viewpoints and local shops for lunch/shopping. The desert itself was beautiful, the camel ride was a great amount of time, and at night some tasty local food, campfire, and watch the stars take over the sky! Recommend to BYOB if you wish just be respectful. Great time!!
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Grandtour47108525082
Oct 17, 2022
Amazing, definitely worth it - Beautiful once in a lifetime unique experience, best way to see the entire country. Dessert was amazing, very peaceful.
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Cindy
Oct 8, 2022
Must see - Atlas Mountains are extraordinary and Sahara desert is a must see. The two day trip is condensed with lots of driving so be prepared for that but the scenery and sights are amazing. Bokari was a very competent and safe driver, and the car was spacious and clean. Even when it uncharacteristically bucketed with rain on the way back Bokari drove with great safety and care. He also stopped at terrific sights for us to see: multiple look-outs across ancient towns, a famous movie studio in the Atlas Mountains, Ait Benhaddou, and Tamegrout/Zawiya Nasiriyya. The tour of the latter was amazing but be prepared for being shown a ceramic shop at the end of the tour and some tough haggling if you choose to buy there. The camels were waiting for us at the campsite and the length of ride was perfect (about 1 hour at sunset). The food at the desert camp was good and though the tents were hot at night they were clean and comfortable and quite spacious - they also had a shower which was very welcome. It was cloudy while we were in the Sahara unfortunately so we did not see the sunrise/sunset/stars - it's worth checking the weather forecast when you book, but it was awe inspiring nonetheless.
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David_q
Oct 8, 2022
Perfect in all regards - Incredible tour. Exceeded our expectations. Drive was long but Abdul was an excellent guide and made the drive seem shorter than it was. We would recommend that tour from this provider to anyone. The desert camp was awesome, food was great and entertainment was fun. Don’t oversleep - climb the dunes to catch the sunrise. Bucket list item checked off!
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555romanav
Aug 11, 2022
I opened my eyes in the dessert - The whole experience was amazing. From the pick up. Till the drop off. We had a really beautiful drive to the dessert. With beautiful stops along the way. The dessert, the camels and the camp were perfect. It was all we expected and more. Top of all this was our driver and guide Abdul. He speaks fluently in English and French And also a bit Dutch, German, Portuguese and Spanish. He took care of us with respect, fun and answered all our question about his region. ‘I opened my eyes in the dessert.’ He said when I asked him where are you from. He showed us the beautiful people and country. Looking forward to a quick return for a 12 day tour through Marokko, inshallah
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Cindy_c
Sep 27, 2022
Wondrous - Atlas Mountains are extraordinary and Sahara desert is a must see. The two day trip is very condensed with lots of driving so be prepared for that but the scenery and sights are often amazing. Bokari was a very competent and safe driver, even when it uncharacteristically bucketed with rain on the way back. The food at the desert camp was good and the tents were very hot at night but clean and comfortable - they also had a shower which was welcome
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