2-day Sahara desert experience with night in a Berber tent
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2-day Sahara desert experience with night in a Berber tent

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£295.00
Free cancellation
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Language: English , French , Arabic , German
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Mobile voucher accepted
duration
Duration: 48 hours
Do this because
  • Enjoy scenic sights of Atlas Mountains
  • Visit the Kasbah Ait-Ben Haddou, an ancient site with historical significance
  • Overnight in a desert camp and be welcomed by locals
  • Taste a traditional dinner under a sky full of stars
What to expect

Embark on an unforgettable 2-day guided tour of the Sahara Desert, departing from Agadir and traveling to Zagora.

In your first day, you'll travel from Agadir to Zagora Sahara Desert Via Taznakht & Taliouine. Here, visit the berber villages on the way to Sahara Desert, pass through the capital of saffron, Taliouine, and the capital of Berber carpets, Taznakht.

After a lunch break in Taznakht, you'll reach Zagora. There you'll enjoy a stop to take scenic photos of the High Atlas Mountains, kasbahs, and palm tree oasis and have fun with a sunset camel ride in the desert. Spend the night in a nomadic tent in the desert where you'll taste a typical dinner, enjoy local music, relax stargazing.

On your second day, you'll return to Agadir via Ouarzazate. You'll have the chance to admire the sunrise and have a delicious breakfast. Then, you'll start your journey passing through Berber villages on the way to Ouarzazate, known as Hollywood Africa.

Take the chance to explore the fascinating Taourirt Kasbah and Atlas Cinema Studios if you wish to. Your last visit will be at the ancient site of Ait Ben Haddou kasbah and before the return trip, you'll have some free time for lunch, before returning to your accommodation.

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What's included
  • check Dinner
  • check Breakfast
  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • check 1-night accommodation
What's not included
  • x_not_included Drinks
  • x_not_included Lunch
  • x_not_included Camel ride
Where
Meeting point:
Meet your guide at your hotel reception area in Agadir. Please be ready 10 minutes in advance.
What to remember
  • You'll be requested to add your pickup details and contact info during checkout
  • A minimum of two adults per booking are required
  • The minimum age is 3 years old
  • Note that only dinner the first day and breakfast on the second day is included in the price. Lunch on the first and second day isn't included in this tour
  • The visit to Ouarzazate film studio is optional and isn't included in the price. You'll need to pay the ticket on-site if you want to get access
  • The camel ride isn't included in the price
  • Stay in a Berber tent is included
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Provider
AmallayTours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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