2-Day Desert Trip from Marrakech to Mhamid & Erg Lihoudi
The Draa Valley, a camel ride into the dunes and a night under the Saharan stars, all in a compact two-day escape from Marrakech.
- Duration2 days
- Starts inMarrakech
- Ends inMarrakech
- Tour typePrivate tour
About this tour
This private 2-day tour starts and ends in Marrakech, with your own driver and a vehicle reserved for your group from the first day to the last.
A short, efficient way to experience Morocco’s desert landscapes and iconic sites, combining adventure, culture and beautiful scenic drives.
What you will see
- Palm groves and kasbahs of Agdez
- Pottery and the old Quranic library of Tamgrout
- Sunset camel ride at Erg Lihoudi
- Night in a desert camp with a Berber dinner
- Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Marrakech – Agdez – Tamgrout – Erg Lihoudi
We leave Marrakech early in the morning and cross the High Atlas to Agdez, with its palm groves and kasbahs. We continue to Tamgrout to see its pottery workshops and Quranic library, then reach Mhamid at the edge of the Sahara. A camel ride takes you to Erg Lihoudi for sunset, followed by a traditional Berber dinner and a night in a desert camp.
Day 2Erg Lihoudi – Zagora – Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech
After breakfast, ride the camels back to Mhamid. We drive through Zagora, the gateway to the desert, to Ouarzazate, with time for the Kasbah Taourirt or the Atlas Film Studios if the schedule allows. A stop at the UNESCO-listed kasbah of Ait Benhaddou comes next, then we cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass back to Marrakech, where the tour ends.
Every tour is private and can be adapted to your dates, pace and interests. Tell us what you would like to change and we will tailor it for you.
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