2 Days/1 Night – Departure From Ouarzazate T o Erg Lihoudi
We depart Ouarzazate early in the morning, traveling south across the Anti Atlas, down into the picturesque
Draa Valley with its 1001 Kasbahs, and a grove of palm trees stretching over 200 km to the south. From
the town of Agdz we will journey along the old caravan route, taking the backroads through the palm tree
grove all the way to Zagora. Lunch in Zagora and a short drive from there we will reach the end of the road
in M’Hamid. Here we switch from 4x4 jeep to camels for the next hour, until we arrive at our camp nestled
between the dunes of Erg Lihoudi. Set out for an unforgettable sunset walk through the dunes, dinner at
camp and overnight in traditional Nomad tents.
After breakfast we break down camp, load up the camels and caravan back to M’Hamid. Our driver will be
waiting for us in town, we continue our journey back up the Draa Valley towards Ouarzazate. Visit the
town of Tamgroute along the way, home to the ancient Koran library, which contains books dating
back to the 11 th century. Tamgroute is also known for its green pottery and ceramics. Enjoy lunch at
the old Kasbah of Tamnougalt, before traveling north crossing the Anti Atlas at Tizi-n-Tinfifite pass
(1660 meters). Arrive back in Ouarzazate in the late afternoon.
