The Magic of the Desert Tour

Transportation
Private Vehicle
Accomodation
4/5 Stars Hotels
Maximum Altitude
2260 metres
Departure from
your hotel
Best season
All seasons
Tour type
Private
Meals
Breakfast Included and dinner
Language
English, Spanish, French,
Group Size
2-8

Overview

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Overview

Itinerary

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FAQs

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Overview

Experience an unforgettable desert adventure from Marrakech to the spectacular Erg Chigaga dunes. Travel through the High Atlas Mountains, Berber villages, Ouarzazate and the beautiful Draa Valley before reaching the Sahara. Enjoy a camel ride across the golden dunes, a magical sunset and sunrise, and an unforgettable night under the stars in a desert camp. The tour includes private transportation, daily breakfast, dinner in Ouarzazate and Erg Chigaga, and a camel ride in the desert.

Highlights

Luxury Sahara Desert Experience — Enjoy a magical camel ride across the golden dunes and spend a night under the stars in a desert camp.
Erg Chigaga & M’Hamid — Discover the vast and remote landscapes of Erg Chigaga, one of Morocco’s most spectacular Saharan regions.
Ait Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate — Explore the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou and discover Ouarzazate, Morocco’s famous cinematic city.
High Atlas & Draa Valley — Cross the dramatic High Atlas Mountains and travel through the beautiful palm-filled Draa Valley.

Day 01 :

Day 1 : Marrakech airport – Hotel (D)

Meet and greet at Marrakech airport, then transfer to the hotel. Optional lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a half day guided city tour of Marrakech, “Paris of the Sahara” and Winston Churchill once described it. Stop first at the Koutoubia Mosque, which is an old monument built under the reign of the Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184 to 1199). This monument inspired other buildings such as the Giralda in Seville in Spain and the Hassan Tower in Rabat. Stop next at the Bahia Palace. This Palace was built in the late 19th century and was intended to capture the essence of The Islamic and Moroccan style. Visit Madrasa Ben Youssef after that. Complete your city tour with the world famous Jema El Fna Square where you will enjoy amazing performance of traditional activities by storytellers, snake charmers, peddlers of traditional medicines. Dinner in the hotel. Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 02 :

Day 2 : Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate (BD)

Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to Ouarzazate crossing the high Atlas Mountains. Stop first at the wonderful fortress of Ait Ben Haddou. The village is a great example of earthen clay architecture that has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. Ait Ben Haddou is an iconic landscape immortalized in such films as “The Man Who Would Be King (film) (1975)”, “Jesus of Nazareth (1977)”, “The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)”, “Gladiator (2000)”, “Son of God (film) (2014)”. Optional lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to Ouarzazate for overnight.

Day 03 :

Day 3 : Ouarzazate – Zagora – M'Hamid El Ghizlane (BD)

Breakfast in the hotel. Enjoy the city tour of Ouarzazate, also known as Morocco Hollywood. Begin with a panoramic view of Taourirt Kasbah, which is considered one of the most beautiful kasbahs in Morocco. Visit the film studios where some of the most famous desert landscapes were and are still being shot. Transfer to Zagora. Visit the famous Tamgroute library. The latter has Coranic scripts dating back to the 12th century. Visit Tamgroute village which is famous for its pottery section. Optional lunch at a local restaurant, then transfer to M’Hamid El Ghizlane. Enjoy sunset camel ride upon arrival. Dinner and overnight in a charming Desert Camp.

Day 04 :

Day 4 : M'Hamid El Ghizlane – Marrakech (BD)

Breakfast in the desert camp. Enjoy optional wonderful ATV or Buggy ride in the desert. Late in the morning return transfer to Marrakech. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.

Day 05 :

Day 5 : Marrakech airport (B)

Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to Marrakech airport for your departure flight.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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How fit do I need to be to do this trek?

Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.

How long do we walk every day when doing Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.

What is the highest altitude reached in this trek?

The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.

What about battery charging and hot shower facilities?

Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.

Are there ATMs on the way to Annapurna Base Camp?

No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.

What about internet access?

Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.

Is it necessary to hire Guides/trekking agency for Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.

It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.

How much do guides and porters cost?

For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.

The Magic of the Desert

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