5D4N Moroccan Sahara Discovery (DCSD)

5 Days Morocco 2 to Go

The Sahara Desert: a name that itself evokes images of sprawling dunes, blazing sun, and endless blue skies. And this five-day adventure will have you experiencing all three. You’ll start off travelling by foot, camel, and 4x4 to a desert camp near an oasis where you’ll sleep beneath the stars. There, you’ll witness some of the most spectacular sunrises and sunsets on Earth, while also feeling like you’re on another planet all together as you explore this vast, storied corner of Morocco. Perfect as a standalone experience or combined with another Morocco adventure, this trip to the Sahara will blow you away.

DepartureMarrakech
ReturnMarrakech
Min. travellers2
Booking periodNow till December 2026
Travel periodNow till December 2026

Good to know

  • Physical Rating: 3: Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Tour Highlights:

 

  • Hike or ride a camel in the Sahara
  • Sleep in a desert camp
  • Ride a 4×4 to an oasis to catch sunset
  • Experience otherworldly landscapes and breathtaking desert views

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 Marrakech - Ouarzazate

Arrival Day. Make your way to the joining hotel for a brief welcome meeting before driving to Ouarzazate for an overnight stay at our accommodations there. Please arrive at the hotel meeting point before 2:30PM.

Please plan for your flight to arrive at the airport in Marrakech no later than 12:30PM.

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Day 2 Ouarzazate - Erg Lihoudi Desert Camp

In the morning before leaving the group will explore the famous atlas film studios in Ourzazate and learn a bit about the film making in Morocco. Drive to Zagora and then to Mhamid. From there head out into the Sahara desert for two nights of camping under the stars. The walk will take about two hours and we will arrive at the camp around sunset. Enjoy a cup of tea and watch the colors change in the sky as the sun slips below the horizon.

breakfast · dinner

Day 3 Erg Lihoudi Desert Camp - Rass Nkhal Oasis.

Wake up to a stunning sunrise, enjoy some breakfast at camp and then start the day. This is our second day of the Berber desert journey. Then you have a choice of walking for riding a camel to our lunch stop. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sahara as you travel like people have for millenniums. After lunch we’ll enter the 21st century again and travel to the next desert camp by 4×4. Arrive at the oasis of Rass Nkhal to catch sunset before having dinner fireside with stories and music.

breakfast · lunch · dinner

Day 4 Rass Nkhal Oasis - Skoura

After another sunrise out in the desert and some breakfast at camp the group will travel to Zagora. Enjoy some free time to shower, freshen up, and relax by the hotel pool after our Sahara adventure. After lunch continue on to Skoura. Explore this oasis city famed for its date palms. Have dinner as a group in Skoura.

breakfast · lunch · dinner

Day 5 Skoura - Depart Marrakech

After breakfast the group will travel directly to Marrakech. The tour ends on arrival to the airport around 1pm, or at the Marrakech hotel for those have booked post-tour nights.

Please do not book any departing flights earlier than 4PM

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What's included

Included

  • 4 nights accommodation
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
  • Meals as per itinerary

Not included

  • International air ticket
  • Travel insurance
  • Others not mentioned

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Your hotels

Hotel Les Jardins de Ouarzazate

★★★

Ouarzazate 13 N9, Tarmigt 45000, Ouarzazate, Morocco

Our team, attentive and discreet, will offer you a very appreciable service so that you quickly feel on vacation and can enjoy our tasty, typically Moroccan cuisine, our shaded garden with a thousand roses, our immense swimming pool which will not fail to please you. refresh sunny summer afternoons. Ouarzazate benefits from sunshine from January to December. You can enjoy this wonderful sun all year round, in a dry heat, swept by gentle winds, very different from the stifling heat of certain places in Morocco. This milder climate, in the hot season, comes from the geographical location of Ouarzazate at 1200 meters above sea level. The evenings are very pleasant there, you will enjoy dining on the terrace with a temperature of 20 to 25° in the evenings, more than six months of the year. To discover us in pictures, take advantage of our virtual tour of the Hotel or take the time to look at our photo galleries, for the pleasure of your eyes… You will immediately feel a bit like you are on vacation and you will already be able to familiarize yourself with this magical place. Its spacious and comfortable rooms are in the Moroccan style of the region. The “Les Jardins de Ouarzazate” hotel is an ideal stopover to rest upon returning from the desert or to relax for a few days enjoying the sun and its large swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, in the middle of the rose garden.

Hotel Zagour

★★

Zagora 1 zagora 1 amezrou, 47000 Zagora, Morocco

Comfortable Accommodations: Hotel Zagour in Zagora offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a balcony, sofa bed, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax in the garden, terrace, or open-air bath. The hotel features a hot tub, lounge, and 24-hour front desk. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, laundry service, and free on-site parking. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves international cuisine with halal, kosher, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes continental, American, buffet, and full English/Irish. Activities and Location: Hotel Zagour is 8.7 mi from Zagora Airport. Activities available include walking tours, hiking, and cycling. Highly rated by guests for its excellent service and comfortable accommodations.

Chez Belhou

Morocco Unnamed Road, Zaouiet El Hanaa, Morocco

Skoura Lodge

★★★

Skoura Douar KourKri, Ouarzazate , 45502 Skoura, Morocco

Elegant Accommodations: Skoura Lodge in Ouarzazate offers a guest house with a swimming pool with a view, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property, ensuring connectivity during their stay. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a restaurant serving Moroccan cuisine, a coffee shop, and a lounge. Additional facilities include a kids' pool, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots, catering to all ages. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant offers brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails in a traditional ambiance. Guests appreciate the delicious meals and attentive service. Convenient Location: Skoura Lodge is 20 mi from Ouarzazate Airport and 1.9 mi from Kasbah Amridil. The quiet street provides garden, pool, and mountain views, offering a peaceful retreat.
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