Take a 2-day adventure from Zagora into the Sahara Desert, visiting M’Hamid and the stunning Erg Lihoudi dunes. This trip combines desert landscapes, Berber culture, and an overnight stay in a traditional desert camp. Travelers will ride camels through rolling sands, witness sunsets over the dunes, and sleep under a star-filled sky.
epart from Zagora in the morning and drive through the Draa Valley, with its lush palm groves and oasis villages. Stop at Tamegroute, a small village famous for its green pottery and historic Quranic library. Continue to M’Hamid, the last village before the Sahara, where you have lunch at a local auberge.
In the afternoon, ride camels for approximately one hour into Erg Lihoudi. Arrive at the desert camp, enjoy a traditional Berber dinner, and spend the night in a tent under the desert stars.
Overview
Embark on a mesmerizing 2-day desert journey from Zagora to the dunes of M’Hamid and Erg Lihoudi — the gateway to the vast Sahara. This adventure blends nomadic culture, golden dunes, and starlit nights in an authentic Berber desert camp. Ride camels through the tranquil sands, witness sunset over the dunes, and sleep under a sky illuminated by thousands of stars.
Highlights
- Explore the green pottery workshops of Tamegroute.
- Camel trek into the dunes of Erg Lihoudi.
- Spend a night in an authentic desert camp.
- Enjoy Berber music under the stars.
- Witness stunning desert sunrise and sunset.