This is our most efficient desert mission, designed for those who want the full Saharan experience without the week-long commitment. We trade the urban sprawl of Marrakech for the legendary 'Gateway to the Desert'. You’ll traverse the highest pass in North Africa, explore ancient UNESCO strongholds, and track through an oasis of a million palms. This route is a concentrated hit of Moroccan wonder—a landscape that shifts from jagged rock to rolling sand in a matter of hours. If you think two days isn't enough to see the Sahara, this mission will prove you wrong.
Day 1:
The High Atlas Breach
Launch at 08:00 for an immediate ascent of the Tizi N'tichka pass. Your first objective is the UNESCO stronghold of Ait Ben Haddou, the iconic mud-brick backdrop for Gladiator. After a quick refuel in Ouarzazate, we push through the rugged Anti-Atlas and the palm-lined Draa Valley. By late afternoon, we reach the Zagora dunes, swapping horsepower for a camel caravan to catch the sunset from the sands. The night concludes with a traditional Berber feast under a crowded canopy of stars.
Day 2:
The Withdrawal to HQ
Start with an early-morning 'Dawn Patrol', executing a camel trek as the first light hits the desert horizon. After a robust Moroccan breakfast, we begin the return leg toward Marrakech. We’ll scout the historic Kasbah Tifoultout before the final mountain crossing—a 7-hour haul through the winding peaks and Berber villages of the High Atlas. We hit the city limits by late afternoon for a final drop-off at your Riad. Mission accomplished.
Key Takeaways:
- Hollywood Stronghold: Walk the ancient streets of Ait Ben Haddou, the world’s most famous film-set fortress.
- The Draa Corridor: Navigate the lush palms and fortified villages of the Draa Valley, a prehistoric oasis.
- Dual Camel Treks: Secure both the sunset and sunrise from the back of a dromedary in the Zagora dunes.
- High-Altitude Crossing: Conquer the Tizi N'tichka, the highest mountain pass in North Africa.
- Night in the Jaima: Experience the silence of the Sahara with a night in a traditional Berber tent under the stars.
- every day, the whole year.
- Departure in the morning at 08:30 AM.
- Pick up time at 8:00 AM.
- Duration: 3 days.
What is included in the price:
- vehicle: 4X4 car or air-conditioned minibus with bilingual driver.
- Breakfast.
- Lunch.
- Dinner.
- Camel ride.
- Night in a desert camp.
- Civil liability insurance.
What is excluded from the price:
- Meals/drinks.
- Tips and extras.
It is our recommendation that you:
- Wear closed-toe shoes.
- Soft and comfortable clothing.
- Sunscreen and warm clothing during the winter.
- A small backpack.
- A scarf and a hat as well as sunglasses.
- Don't forget your camera for cool shots or capture your most beautiful moments.
- Check that you have personal comprehensive insurance.
| person's number | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $30 |
| 2 people | $50 |
| 3 people | $70 |
| 4 people | $90 |