Sahara Desert Trip

Bright orange sand dunes contrast with the black shadows of camels and their passengers. This could be any time in history. Those travellers could be merchants traversing the sea of sand we call the Sahara Desert in search of riches, or they could be tourists complaining about the lack of comfort their camel is providing.

I was there on a 3 day Sahara Desert tour which I booked in Marrakech. The tour is much more than just sand and camels though – it includes a cinematic village, an impressive canyon, a drive through snow-capped mountains and a huge variety of stunning views. Here are the stops we made along the way (and also keep reading for all the details on booking the tour/getting a good price).

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• Transport in a 4×4 or luxury minibus.
• English speaking driver.
• Two nights accommodation (hotel and Berber tent)

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• Sunrise and sunset camel rides.
• Pick up from hotels outside the historic centre.
• 17% discount on the official ticket price.

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• Entrance to the Taourirt Kasbah (approx. €7).
• Lunches and drinks.
• Guide at Aït Benhaddou (€2 per person, to be paid in cash).

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What to Expect

With a vibrant and traditional culture mixed with appealing prices and colourful sceneries, Morocco has within a few years, become an attractive destination for travellers from around the globe.

From Marrakech, many start their trip as part of a group, to discover the Southern half of Morocco, and in particular, the Sahara desert on the back of a camel.

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• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
• Not recommended for a child under 6 years old ( if you choose the sharing trip )
• Good walking shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended
• It can be cold at night and in the winter so please bring appropriate clothing.
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travellers ( sharing trip)

What to See:

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