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The Sahara Desert: a name that itself evokes images of sprawling dunes, blazing sun, and endless blue skies. And this five-day adventure will have you experiencing all three. You’ll start off travelling by foot, camel, and 4x4 to a desert camp near an oasis where you’ll sleep beneath the stars. There, you’ll witness some of the most spectacular sunrises and sunsets on Earth, while also feeling like you’re on another planet altogether as you explore this vast, storied corner of Morocco. Perfect as a standalone experience or combined with another Morocco adventure, this trip to the Sahara will blow you away.
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Morocco
Day 1Arrival DayMarrakech
MarrakechArrival Day. Make your way to the joining hotel for a brief welcome meeting before driving to Ouarzazate for an overnight stay at our accommodations there. Please arrive at the hotel meeting point before 2:30PM. Please plan for your flight to arrive at the airport in Marrakech no later than 12:30PM.
Day 2In the morning before leaving the group will…
In the morning before leaving the group will explore the famous atlas film studios in Ourzazate and learn a bit about the film making in Morocco. Drive to Zagora and then to Mhamid. From there head out into the Sahara desert for two nights of camping under the stars. The walk will take about two hours and we will arrive at the camp around sunset. Enjoy a cup of tea and watch the colors change in the sky as the sun slips below the horizon.
Day 3Wake up to a stunning sunrise
Wake up to a stunning sunrise, enjoy some breakfast at camp and then start the day. This is our second day of the Berber desert journey. Then you have a choice of walking or riding a camel to our lunch stop. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sahara as you travel like people have for millenniums. After lunch we’ll enter the 21st century again and travel to the next desert camp by 4x4. Arrive at the oasis of Bertam to catch sunset before having dinner fireside with stories and music.
Day 4After another sunrise out in the desert…
After another sunrise out in the desert and some breakfast at camp the group will travel to Zagora by 4x4. Enjoy some free time to shower, freshen up, and relax by the hotel pool after our Sahara adventure. After lunch continue on to Skoura. Explore this oasis city famed for its date palms. Have dinner as a group in Skoura.
Day 5After breakfast the group will travel directly to Marrakech
MarrakechAfter breakfast the group will travel directly to Marrakech. The tour ends on arrival to the airport around 1pm, or at the Marrakech hotel for those have booked post-tour nights. Please do not book any departing flights earlier than 4PM
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