Saharan Escape (EXSH)

Duration: 5 days (may vary)
Areas: Morocco
Tour types: History & Culture, Nature & Wildlife, Short Breaks

Description

Southern Oasis Valley of Draa
After our first night in Ouarzazate we descend straight into the fertile Draa Valley, where palms and ksours (fortified villages) line the road, to arrive at the 'Gateway to the Sahara', Zagora. From here a short drive takes us to our oasis camp and the chance for a camel safari (optional) before enjoying a wonderful Saharan sunset over the entrancing dunes and a hearty Berber dinner..

Wilderness of the Sahara
Next we cross the baked black rock of the Jebel Bani and follow desert sand tracks further south to explore the palm groves and ksour of Mhamid. Then for a thrilling drive through the harsh and unforgiving land of the Sahara as our vehicles take us in search of the M'Hazil sand desert at Chegaga, the highest dunes in this region of Morocco, for our second night under the stars. We'll have time for a short nature walk to identify signs of desert-dwelling animal, bird and insect life before taking a different scenic route back to Ouarzazate for our final night.

Tour itinerary

Day 1

Join Ouarzazate; transfer to hotel.

Day 2

Drive to Zagora via Draa Valley; continue to oasis camp; optional camel safari.

Day 3

Exciting desert drive through Sahara to Chegaga dunes.

Day 4

Scenic drive to Ouarzazate via Foum Zguid and Tazenakht.

Day 5

End tour Ouarzazate.