Sahara Safari

Discover Kasbahs, the Draa Valley & Moroccan Sahara
Stay 1, 2 or 3 Nights at Sahara Safari Camp

On our Sahara Safaris you can choose to spend 1, 2 or 3 nights sleeping in style in a comfortable tented eco-camp under a starlit Saharan sky. From Marrakech you’ll travel across the High Atlas Mountains to reach a vast desert plain that forms the outer reaches of the Sahara. This is a remarkable land of contrasts with river-fed oasis towns, contorted ancient volcanic wilderness, flourishing valleys, dramatic stone and mud-built Kasbahs and fortified villages known as Ksars. Reaching the Sahara Safari Camp near Tagounite there is time to experience desert wilderness and wonderful oasis scenery. With just 8 large Caidal tents guests can enjoy an exclusive experience at Sahara Safari Camp.

Atlas, Ait Benhaddou & Draa Valley

Travelling privately or in a small group this short Saharan adventure starts from Marrakech and begins with a scenic ascent of the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass. After a visit to the impressive World Heritage Kasbah at Ait Benhaddou you’ll traverse the beautiful Draa Valley. Lined with old Kasbahs, Ksour and palm groves, the Draa is regarded as one of the most scenic routes in Morocco.

Into the Saharan Wilderness
After a brief stop in Zagora, once the final stop-off for caravans before they entered the endless solitude of the Hamada’s, we reach Tagounite, one of the last major settlements before the Moroccan Sahara. From here the vast Sahara Desert and the welcome comforts of a tented eco-camp await you. Set in a peaceful wilderness location and surrounded by a classic desert landscape, a variety of activities are possible from the Sahara Safari Camp.

Sahara Exploration In Style
Short excursions can be taken to nearby small oases and dunes by 4×4. Alternatively relax in camp, enjoy a walk to nearby mountains, explore adobe villages or take a camel ride. Star-gaze at night and enjoy the setting and rising sun. For guests spending a third night in camp there is time to take an adventurous optional day trip to the remote wild dunes of Chegaga possibly encountering camel caravans and desert nomads on the way.

Outline itineraries

The timings below are approximate and provided as a general guide.

2 Day Safari

Day 1 Depart Marrakech 0700 AM. Several stops en route. Arrive camp 1800 PM.
Day 2 Optional camel safari or desert walk. Depart 1100 AM. Arrive Marrakech 2000 PM.

3 Day Safari

Day 1 Depart Marrakech 0700 AM. Several stops en route. Arrive camp 1800 PM.
Day 2 Optional activities: AM Camel safari or desert walk. PM Village visit or desert drive.
Day 3 Depart 0900 AM. Arrive Marrakech 1800 PM.

4 Day Safari

Per Person in GBP (£)		1 Person	2 People	3 People	4 - 16 People
2 Day Safari	Budget Tent	£260	£150	£110	£ 95
2 Day Safari	En-suite Tent	£275	£165	£125	£110
3 Day Safari	Budget Tent	£390	£230	£180	£150
3 Day Safari	En-suite Tent	£420	£260	£210	£180
4 Day Safari	Budget Tent	£520	£320	£250	£210
4 Day Safari	En-suite Tent	£565	£365	£295	£255

All safaris operate on a daily basis and are subject to availability at time of booking.

Maximum group size is 16. Should the group size reach or exceed 4 people, the 4 to 16 people price will be charged to all participants. Private departures operate on request at the rates published above.

Included:

• Pick-up/drop-off at nearest parking to your Marrakech accommodation.
• Travel in style in air-conditioned private vehicle with professional driver.
• 1, 2 or 3 nights tented accommodation at Sahara Safari Camp with breakfast and dinner. 1 lunch included on 3 day safari, 2 lunches on 4 day safari.
• Accompanied by an English-speaking guide from Marrakech if number of participants reaches 8 or more.

Excluded:

• Other meals, drinks, any entrance fees, tips and items of a personal nature.
• Optional excursions/activities: Camel hire (200 dh pp); performance from local village musicians/dancers at camp (500 dh split between guests in camp, on request); hire of 4×4 for desert excursions during time at camp (approx. 200-300 dh pp per trip, depending on number of participants).