M’hamid El Ghizlan Desert – 2 Days

For travelers craving a true desert escape—but pressed for time—our 2-Day M’hamid El Ghizlane (Erg Lihoudi) Desert Tour delivers the soul of the Sahara in just 48 hours. Located just beyond the historic oasis town of M’hamid, Erg Lihoudi offers golden dunes, profound silence, and authentic Berber hospitality—without the 60km off-road journey of Erg Chigaga. This is the perfect “desert sampler”: intimate, accessible, and deeply moving.

Ideal for those with only 1–2 free days, cruise ship stopovers, or as a powerful add-on to a city stay—this tour gives you sunset camel trekking, a night under the stars, sunrise over the dunes, and a visit to the legendary Aït Ben Haddou—all while returning to Marrakech by evening.

Note: Erg Lihoudi is rustic yet comfortable—closer to civilization than Chigaga, but still far from crowds. Camps are small, family-run, and deeply authentic.

Travel with Koutoubia Tours, your trusted Marrakech-based experts, and experience the Sahara the way it’s meant to be: real, respectful, and unforgettable.

🔹 Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
🔹 Departure: Daily from Marrakech (Private tour only—for flexibility & comfort)
🔹 Destinations: Marrakech → High Atlas (Tizi n’Tichka & Tizi n’Tnifift) → Agdz → Draa Valley → Tamegroute → M’Hamid → Erg Lihoudi → Aït Ben Haddou → Marrakech
🔹 Includes: Private A/C 4x4 SUV, English/French-speaking driver-guide, 1 night in Berber desert camp (Erg Lihoudi), daily breakfast & dinner, 1-hour sunset camel trek, guided visit in Aït Ben Haddou & Tamegroute, bottled water, Marrakech pickup/drop-off, 24/7 support
🔹 Best For: Solo travelers, couples, cruise passengers, or city visitors wanting a quick—but profound—desert immersion

🌟 Tour Highlights

✔️ Tizi n’Tichka & Tizi n’Tnifift Passes – Twin High Atlas crossings with dramatic scenery
✔️ Agdz & Draa Valley – Palm-fringed oasis, ancient caravan route to Timbuktu
✔️ Tamegroute – 11th-century Koranic library & iconic green pottery workshops
✔️ M’Hamid El Ghizlane – Historic Saharan gateway town
✔️ Erg Lihoudi Dunes – Golden, secluded dunes just 15–20 minutes from M’Hamid (no long off-road drive)
✔️ Sunset Camel Trek – 1-hour ride into the dunes as the sky turns gold and rose
✔️ Berber Desert Camp – Small, family-run camp: private tents (or shared), hot water for washing, solar lighting
✔️ Sahara Sunrise – Wake to soft light spilling over dunes—pure magic
✔️ Aït Ben Haddou – UNESCO kasbah of Gladiator, Game of Thrones & Lawrence of Arabia

Note: Camp features shared eco-toilets and limited solar power—rustic but comfortable. Showers not available (warm water provided for face/hands).

🗺️ Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech → Agdz → Tamegroute → M’Hamid → Erg Lihoudi (≈7–8 hrs)

• 8:00 AM pickup from your Marrakech riad/hotel
• Cross the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m), with photo stops
• Continue over Tizi n’Tnifift Pass—less-traveled, stunning views of the Draa Valley unfolding below
• Arrive in Agdz; short stop at Tamnougalt Kasbah (optional)
• Drive through the Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest oasis—100km of date palms, mud-brick villages
• Stop in Tamegroute:
  • Visit the historic Koranic Library (ancient manuscripts)
  • Tour the green pottery workshop—see artisans hand-paint iconic emerald-glazed ceramics
• Arrive in M’Hamid El Ghizlane by late afternoon
• Meet your camel; begin 1-hour sunset trek into Erg Lihoudi
• Arrive at your Berber desert camp as the stars emerge
• Dinner under the stars: tagine, bread, dates, mint tea
• Overnight in Erg Lihoudi Camp (small, family-run, 4–6 tents max)

Day 2: Sunrise → Aït Ben Haddou → Marrakech (≈6–7 hrs)

• Pre-dawn option: Sahara sunrise over the dunes—quiet, golden, unforgettable
• Breakfast at camp (fresh bread, jam, eggs, tea)
• Return by camel or 4x4 to M’Hamid
• Begin return journey north
• Stop at Aït Ben Haddou—UNESCO World Heritage kasbah
  • 1-hour guided tour: history, architecture, and cinematic legacy
  • Free time for photos & lunch (optional; budget ~100 MAD)
• Cross the High Atlas again via Tizi n’Tichka Pass
• Arrive in Marrakech by ~6:00–7:00 PM
• Drop-off at your riad or Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)

⚠️ Is the 2-Day Right for You?

✅ Choose this if you:
• Have only 2 days but refuse to skip the Sahara
• Prefer a shorter off-road segment (Erg Lihoudi is just 15–20 mins from M’Hamid)
• Want sunset + sunrise in the desert without extreme remoteness
• Are traveling solo or as a couple seeking intimacy & value

❌ Consider 3- or 4-day Chigaga if you prefer:
• Deeper remoteness (60km off-grid)
• Two nights in the desert
• More time for hiking, nomad visits, and reflection

We help you choose—not just sell.

📞 Short on time? The desert still awaits.
Call or WhatsApp us to book your 2-day Erg Lihoudi escape:
+212 666-449409 | +212 663-578729 | +212 637-500967
✉️ Email: contact@koutoubiatours.com

We reply within 1–2 hours—because even brief journeys deserve perfect planning.

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