2 Days Desert Tour from Ouarzazate to Erg Lihoudi
2-Day Desert Tour from Ouarzazate To Erg Lihoudi – Overview:
Embark 2 days desert tour from Ouarzazate To Erg Lihoudi Your journey begins with a scenic drive through the breathtaking Anti-Atlas Mountains, renowned for their unique rock formations and stark beauty.
As you travel through Agdez, you'll encounter the ancient Kasbah Tamnougalte, the oldest in the Dra’a Valley, surrounded by lush palm groves, traditional adobe homes, and vibrant green oases that transport you back in time.
Following the historic caravan route from the Sahara, you'll visit charming pottery workshops known for their green glaze and explore the Qoranic Library in Tamegroute, home to exquisite manuscripts. The experience also includes a delightful camel ride, a memorable dinner under the stars, and the enchanting sounds of nomadic music around a campfire.
At the end of each day, unwind in your luxurious private tent, reflecting on the day's adventures as you fall asleep to the serene beauty of the Erg Lihoudi dunes near Mhamid El Ghizlane, where the silence and grandeur are truly awe-inspiring.
Highlights of Tour From Ouarzazate To Erg Lihoudi:
❯ Journeying through the Anti-Atlas Mountains and the renowned Tizi-n-Tinfifte, visiting charming Berber villages.
❯ Discovering the vast palm groves and historic fortified Kasbahs in the Dra’a Valley.
❯ Enjoying a camel ride across the Erg Lihoudi dunes, perfect for watching a breathtaking sunset.
❯ Strolling through the dunes, trying sandboarding, and experiencing an evening of nomadic music around a campfire.
❯Dining under the starry Saharan sky and spending the night in a luxurious private tent nestled in the dunes.
❯ Visiting the pottery workshops and ancient Qur'anic Library in the village of Tamegroute.
❯ Discovering the vast palm groves and historic fortified Kasbahs in the Dra’a Valley.
❯ Enjoying a camel ride across the Erg Lihoudi dunes, perfect for watching a breathtaking sunset.
❯ Strolling through the dunes, trying sandboarding, and experiencing an evening of nomadic music around a campfire.
❯Dining under the starry Saharan sky and spending the night in a luxurious private tent nestled in the dunes.
❯ Visiting the pottery workshops and ancient Qur'anic Library in the village of Tamegroute.
❯ Enjoying a camel ride across the Erg Lihoudi dunes, perfect for watching a breathtaking sunset.
❯ Strolling through the dunes, trying sandboarding, and experiencing an evening of nomadic music around a campfire.
❯Dining under the starry Saharan sky and spending the night in a luxurious private tent nestled in the dunes.
❯ Visiting the pottery workshops and ancient Qur'anic Library in the village of Tamegroute.
❯ Strolling through the dunes, trying sandboarding, and experiencing an evening of nomadic music around a campfire.
❯Dining under the starry Saharan sky and spending the night in a luxurious private tent nestled in the dunes.
❯ Visiting the pottery workshops and ancient Qur'anic Library in the village of Tamegroute.
❯Dining under the starry Saharan sky and spending the night in a luxurious private tent nestled in the dunes.
❯ Visiting the pottery workshops and ancient Qur'anic Library in the village of Tamegroute.
❯ Visiting the pottery workshops and ancient Qur'anic Library in the village of Tamegroute.
Activities included in 2-Day Erg Lihoudi Tour From Ouarzazate :
✅ Transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle; 4×4 Toyota Prado TX or deluxe van and fuel.
✅ Pick-up from and drop-off at your riad/hotel or airoport in Ouarzazate.
✅Meals: breakfast, dinner – with vegetarian and vegan options available.
✅ The night in a luxury/Standard camp with private toilet and shower, comfortable beds, carpets, lamps and traditional Moroccan handmade furnishings.
✅A camel ride with a guide and sandboarding.
✅ Option to go to and return from the camp by 4×4.
✅ Luggage service to the camp and all accommodation.
✅ Berber drumming and music.
✅ Free time to explore the sites such as Dra’a Valley, Kasbah Tamnougalte, for walks, photos, and tea/coffee breaks.
✅ The opportunity to ask the driver to stop when and where you wish.
✅ Entrance fees and local guide.
✅ Tea, coffee, in the desert.
Activities not included in the tour:
☒ Drinks.
☒ Tips.
☒ Lunch
☒ Extras.
Good to know :
- You can customise this Ouarzazate to Erg Lihoudi desert to accommodate your points of interest.
- Activities such as a full day’s trekking or an extra day can be added to this tour from Ouarzazate.
- You can always consult your driver about skipping some spots in order to spend more time elsewhere.
- There is a 20% reduction for children under 10 years old, whilst we do not charge children under 5.
- We require a 30% deposit of the total price to book to book the tour. The remaining amount is paid to the driver upon joining the tour.
- We accept payment through PayPal, bank transfers in Europe, by credit card, or cash (USD, euro, GBP or MAD).
2 days tour from Ouarzazate to Erg lihoudi desert itinerary:
Day 1: Ouarzazate – M’hamid El Ghizlane
Your morning journey begins at 08:30 as you head south over the Tizi-n-Tinfifte pass in the Anti-Atlas Mountains towards Agdez. As you descend, you’ll be greeted by the vast expanse of the oasis below, where extensive palm groves stretch along the Dra’a Valley, home to an incredible 44 varieties of dates. The date harvest starts as early as September and continues for a couple of months, making this the perfect time to buy the freshest dates. You will then drive away from the main road, following the ancient caravan route.
Soon, you will arrive at the village of Tinsouline, where you can take a short off-road detour to view the fascinating rock carvings of animals that once roamed Morocco—these carvings at Foum Chenna are approximately 4,000 years old. Your next stop is Zagora, the largest town in the area, where you’ll pause for lunch. As you leave the town, take a moment to look back from a small pass and admire the vast Zagora oasis.
In the afternoon, you will continue your journey south to M’hamid, the gateway to the desert and the end of the paved road—this marks the beginning of the Sahara. Here, you’ll embark on a camel ride to your camp, where you can enjoy an unforgettable sunset. After dinner, immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of the desert with nomadic music around the campfire, as the stars twinkle overhead, almost within reach. A stargazing app on your phone will help you identify the constellations.
You will dine and spend the night at a luxurious desert camp featuring a private bathroom, king-sized beds, and beautifully arranged Moroccan furnishings and lamps, all designed to enhance your appreciation of the serene beauty of the dunes.
Day 1: M’hamid El Ghizlane – Ouarzazate
Awakening early, you can witness the stunning sunrise over the Sahara Desert, watching as the colors of the dunes and the interplay of shadows gradually transform. After breakfast, you'll have the opportunity for a long walk in the dunes before departing the camp.
Following breakfast, you'll rejoin the paved road and head north to the village of Tamegroute. Here, you’ll explore the local pottery cooperatives, famous for their distinctive green glaze pottery found throughout the south and in Marrakech. It’s captivating to visit these workshops and discover how local clay is crafted into unique pieces, showcasing the region’s rich artisanal heritage.
The village also features a small medina with winding desert streets and an ancient Quranic library housing exquisite hand-written Arabic texts, which you may choose to visit.
Continuing north, you’ll reach the Kasbah Tamnougalte, located just outside Agdez. This is one of the oldest Kasbahs in southern Morocco and the oldest in the Dra’a Valley. While some areas of the Kasbah are still inhabited, others, including the Jewish quarter, have become crumbling and abandoned, reflecting its long and fascinating history.
Back on the paved road, you will cross the Anti-Atlas Mountains, arriving in Ouarzazate by late afternoon. Your driver will then transfer you to your hotel, marking the conclusion of your Saharan adventure.
Tour Price With Luxury Camp
Tour Price With Standard Camp
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