Overnight Sahara Tour from Marrakech to Mhamid: Camel Ride and Draa River Valley Views

Enjoy a desert camel ride, witnessing the sunrise and sunset over the Erg lihoudi sand dunes in Mhamid. Overnight in a nomadic tent while enjoying a barbecue dinner and traditional folk entertainment. Visit Ait Benhaddou and enjoy the picturesque landscapes of the Draa river valley.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Marrakech - You will be picked up from your hotel/riad at 08am and head south.
  • High Atlas Mountains - Leaving Marrakech and heading south crossing the high Atlas mountain chain on the highest road pass in Morocco, Tizi N’Tichka with an altitude of 2260m. Beautiful windy roads and scenery
  • Ait Ben Haddou - Stop for lunch at the infamous…
What's Included
  • Guided Walk in Ait Ben Haddou Kasbahs
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Short Walks in Draa Valley
  • 1h30 Camel Ride
  • Overnight accommodation
  • Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Lunch
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • SHARED TOUR OPTION: In the unlikely event that the minimum number of 4 paying adults is not reached, tour will be cancelled
Location
Marrakech
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mariusn569
Sep 28, 2023
The long car ride is rewarded :) - After a long drive you are rewarded with an unforgettable evening in the desert. Everything is very well organized and we felt safe at all times. Great places, great views and unforgettable moments.
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C4461iwheikek
Sep 1, 2022
Desert once very different - It was a great experience!! Even if it was different than expected, because it was raining (!!) and we rode to camp in sandy slightly stormy winds on the dromedaries. That was something very special and completely unexpected and also very exciting! The atmosphere in the camp was wonderful, everything was lovingly prepared and very accommodating! In fact, we only had one night, which was far too short, especially since you drive across the country and thus spend many hours in the car. All impressions during the journey and also on site are so hard to process and that is actually rather a shame. In any case, we will schedule more time for this tour next time, because it is worth it!!! Thanks again to our great guides Sayed and Yassin!!! They designed our trip great, all stops were well selected, every question was answered and we could always feel safe while driving, also they were both just fun and in a good mood, which contributed mega to our well-being. Great!!!
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Sabsi104
Jun 10, 2022
Enchanted by Morocco and its desert - It was great! We had the best tour ever! Everything was right, thanks to Lahcen and Omar! The planning of Lahcen, exactly tailored to us, combined with very personal surprises for our wedding day - we were very moved - just perfect! The company, our guide Omar, a heart of man, led us through the countryside with a super clean, new 4x4 SUV and in great mood. His Berber stories - in perfect German, by the way - which often made us laugh and many other explanations about the country and people, were as natural to him as his great driving skills in the desert, even in the exhausting sandstorm. The chosen desert camp was awesome. We were enchanted and it felt like 1000 and 1 night. All other accommodations were also top selected. Best touch Lahcen! Congratulations! Authentic, yes you really are!! We got to know locals, saw a lot, learned a lot and had a lot of fun with you, Omar. We couldn't have had a better guide. The time I spent with you went by way too fast. Thanks dear Omar, for the great time with you! We really want to recommend Authentic Sahara Tours to anyone who wants to experience something very special in Morocco in perfect German and the best knowledge of country and people. We will be back!!!!! Then only to you!
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Evolaineh
Nov 11, 2021
Beautiful 6-day stay in southern Morocco and Che Gaga desert - Excellent 6-day tour from Marrakech in southern Morocco and in the desert. We chose to go quad biking in the sand dunes of Che Gaga and this is surely one of the best experiences I have had the opportunity to do! Our guide Hakim was great, he shared with us both the culture and history of Morocco. The hotels along the route have been tastefully chosen. Everything was perfect: the circuit, the road visits, the guide's explanations, hotels, restaurants. I highly recommend!! Again thank you Hakim for this beautiful visit to southern Morocco that we are not about to forget
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Andreat378
Mar 2, 2020
Well organized and wonderfully guided tour - The private tour to the Sahara with an overnight stay in the was quick and easy to book in German. We quickly received a detailed answer to all questions by email. Omar picked us up on time as agreed from our hotel in Marrakech with his very clean and very comfortable car. During the whole long drive he told us very interesting about the country and people and answered all our questions. Omar not only spoke very good German, but also has an extensive knowledge of the history of his homeland. Breaks and guided tours have been tailored entirely to our needs and wishes. But not only vehicle, ride and guide were excellent, but also the night in the adorable tent accommodation in the Sahara. We thank Omar again for the wonderful tour and will definitely come back.
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Mariana
Nov 13, 2019
Amazing views and great company! - My friend and I did the overnight stay at Mhamid and boy was it worth it! Mouhamed was the best tour guide EVER. He shared lots of history and interesting facts along the way. We stopped along small villages and were able to see many artisanal
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Jacky-ger
Jun 26, 2019
Wonderful tour - We can absolutely recommend the three-day tour to Merzouga with our great guide Jamal. We had compared different tour operators in advance and found that the tour with Authentic Sahara Tours was significantly more expensive than other providers and of course much more expensive than the offers on site. Due to the positive reviews, we still chose the expensive provider and were not disappointed! Since we were the only tour participants (there were four of us with Jamal), we drove in a 4x4 SUV, which was extremely comfortable. The tour itself was excellent, the stations we stopped at, not much visited. Jamal responded to all wishes during the tour and told us very interesting stories about the culture and life of the people of Morocco in good English. The hotel as well as the food during the trip were excellent and the desert camp was surprisingly well equipped. We can absolutely recommend the tour without restriction and still dream of the impressive dunes of the Sahara!
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Knaeckebroot
Jun 13, 2019
Nice authentic Tour - me and my best friend did the tree days sahara tour with our lovely and charming Abubakr. We had a really good time. Aboubakr anwesend all our questions and told us a lot about history and everything. I can really recomend this tour. food and hotels were veeery nice and the night in the tent an amazing experience!
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Mweatherby
Apr 20, 2019
Best Experience with Jamal! - We did the 3 day tour from Marrakech to the Sahara with Jamal, our driver and guide, and had the best time! Our car was very comfortable, which is important when you’re doing all that driving. Even more important was Jamal’s endless cheer, openness with answering our million questions about Morocco and his life, willingness to blast the AC when needed and stop frequently for snacks. Moreover, his dedication to making sure we had a safe and wonderful experience ensured a worry-free trip. The accommodations were lovely and the food was delicious. I definitely recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see more of Morocco and experience the incredible Sahara!
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Emily
Apr 20, 2019
All Around Amazing Tour! - My husband and I spent our honeymoon in Morocco and the three day desert tour was the highlight of our trip. Our driver Jamal was incredible. He took the time to teach us about the passing landscapes and vegetation and stopped to ensure we captured all the beautiful sites. He spoke impeccable English and chatting with him was easy and so enjoyable. What a great guy!!! The car was spacious, we felt safe and sound, and the desert experience was well organized; a definite must! Everything ran smoothly and we are so glad we chose this tour. Thanks again, Jamal!
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up to 12 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).