If you’re looking for a unique experienceWe offer you the opportunity to enjoy with your friends the Sahara Desert in Morocco during the October long weekend, starting from Marrakech, Fez, Casablanca, Tangier, Rabat, Agadir, Essaouira, Tetouan, Zagora, Nador, Oujda, Dakhla, El Aaiún, Al Hoceima, Merzouga, Erfoud, Ouarzazate…
Choose the excursion, tour or route that you like best. We’ll help you organize it to suit your needs, so you can discover a great variety of landscapes: from the impressive dunes of the Sahara and arid deserts, to rocky plateaus (“maresergs”), palm groves, oases and fortified mud villages.
We offer travel packages, tours and excursions From cities like Marrakech, Fez, Casablanca, Tangier, Rabat, Agadir, Essaouira, Tetouan, Zagora, Nador, Oujda, Dakhla, El Aaiún, Al Hoceima, Merzouga, Erfoud, Ouarzazate, Todra, Dades, Midelt, Ifrane, Meknes… and many more!
Explore Morocco in a different wayWe adapt our routes to suit all needs and ages. This is the best way to discover a new continent, Africa, through authentic and exciting experiences.
Nomad Expedition It offers different types of trips and excursions, such as:
October Pilar Bridge: Marrakech → Sahara desert (Merzouga, Erg Chebbi) → return to Marrakech or Fez.
We can also create custom routes according to your preferences, guaranteeing that you experience a A trip tailored to your needs and full of adventures.
He tour price During the October long weekend, the price will depend on the number of people, the number of days of travel, and the type of accommodation selected.
For more information about Routes, excursions and tours from Marrakech to the Sahara during the Pilar Bridge, can Contact us via WhatsApp or email.
We’re ready to help you design Your unique adventure in the Sahara during the October long weekend.
At 8:30 a.m. We will pick you up at the agreed point in Marrakech to begin the 5-day, 4-night excursion to the Sahara Desert from Marrakech (Pilar Bridge), heading southeast of Morocco. We will cross the majestic High Atlas Mountainscrossing the famous Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m altitude), the highest road pass in North Africa. Its name, of origin Tamazight, means “difficult mountain pass”. During the journey we will make several stops to enjoy the spectacular panoramic views and take photographs of the valleys and mountain landscapes. En route we will visit a Women's argan oil cooperativewhere we will learn about the artisanal extraction process and the many benefits of this valuable product. We will continue south on secondary roads surrounded by Berber peoplesuntil reaching Aït Ben Haddou, he Morocco's most famous fortified ksardeclared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987. You will have free time for lunch and to visit the kasbah, the setting for numerous international films and series such as Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, Babel, Prince of Persia either Game of Thronesamong many others. In the afternoon we will head to Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the desert and the city of cinema. There you will find the Atlas Film Studios (optional entry: €8 per person) and the Kasbah of Taourirt (Entrance: €5 + optional local guide for around €10). For those who prefer, simply enjoying the exterior views and taking panoramic photographs will suffice. The route will continue along the famous Route of a Thousand Kasbahspassing through Skoura and the Valley of the Roses. If you travel in May, you might coincide with the Rose FestivalThe rest of the year it is possible to visit local shops and cooperatives that sell products made with rose water. Finally we will arrive at Dadès ValleyWe'll be staying in a hotel with magnificent views of the valley. If you'd like, you can take a walk to a small nearby waterfall. Hotel accommodation with dinner and breakfast included.
After breakfast, we will depart for Tinghir to delve into the spectacular Todra Valley. We will perform a scenic stop to admire its stunning landscapes before continuing on to the famous Todra Gorges, with imposing rock walls that reach up to 300 meters high. You will have free time to walk through the interior of the gorgeEnjoying its natural beauty, while our vehicle picks you up at the end of the tour. We will continue the route through several Berber peoples, as Tinjdaduntil reaching Malaab, where we will make a stop at a local shop run by Berber women. There you will have the opportunity to dress up in traditional clothing, take photographs with the Amazigh flag and buy souvenirs, handcrafted gifts or turbans for the desert. We will get to... later Tourougwhere we will pause for the lunch. In the afternoon we will continue towards Erfoud, a city known for its artisanal production of marbles and fossils. The visit is optionalas it will depend on the time available and the group's interest. Finally, we will head towards the Merzouga desert (Erg Chebbi)where we will begin to feel the magic of the dunes. There we will exchange the vehicle for camels (8×8) to enjoy an unforgettable walk among the dunes while we contemplate the sunset. Upon arriving at tent campawaits you magical night under the starry sky of the Sahara. Dinner and accommodation in Berber tents in the Erg Chebbi desert, with a unique experience that includes Live Berber music performance with drums around a bonfire after dinner.
At dawn, we will climb to a dune to contemplate the sunrise over Erg ChebbiA truly unforgettable natural spectacle. After breakfast, we will return to the meeting point. on camels or in a 4x4 vehicle. In a way optional, you will be able to enjoy sandboard in the dunes or take an excursion in quads or buggies (activity not included): Individual Quad: €40/hour, Double Quad: €60/hour, Double buggy: €120/hour (with guide and gasoline included). Next, we will begin a 4x4 route around the Merzouga desert, exploring part of the mythical Dakar Rally track. We will visit desert nomads, with whom we will share a welcome teaand you will have the opportunity to help them by leaving a small tip or by purchasing some of their products. crafts. We will continue towards the abandoned mining village of Mifis, a former mining center of lead and kohl. From its hills we will enjoy magnificent panoramic views. Even today, its mines remain active, with shafts reaching up to 50 meters deep. The route continues towards Khamlia, known as the Gnawa people, descendants of sub-Saharan tribes. There we will enjoy their traditional music and dances while we savor a mint tea. It is recommended to leave a tip or purchase a CD of his music as support for the community. We will then go through Taouz and we will set course for the Ouzina desert. At noon, a Berber family She will welcome us into her home, where we will enjoy a traditional lunch: salad or noodles, Berber pizza and welcome tea. After the meal, you will have leisure to rest, to stroll around oasis and to learn about the daily life of the village. There will also be the possibility of taking a henna tattoo with a local specialist (tip recommended). In the afternoon, we will settle into a hotel in the middle of the Ouzina desert. From there you can choose between several options: Climb a nearby mountain (45 min uphill / 40 min downhill) to enjoy a wild and panoramic sunset. Walk to the Erg Ouzina dunes to watch the sunset. Relax on the hotel terrace or by the pool, with magical views of the desert. Hotel accommodation in Ouzina, with dinner and breakfast included.
After breakfast at the hotel, we will head towards Nkob, on a day full of contrasts between desert landscapes, oases and traditional villages. Our first stop will be in Rissani, one of the oldest cities in Morocco and cradle of the Alaouite dynastywhere the roots of the ancient sultans lie. If we happen to meet any of them Market days (Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday)We will have the opportunity to explore its lively traditional soukIt's also possible to visit on other days, although the atmosphere is more relaxed. During the visit, approximately one hour walkWe will discover local products such as Spices, dates, handicrafts, jewelry and even animals for sale, a true reflection of daily life in southern Morocco. Before continuing the route, we will do a photo stop next to the iconic Desert Gate, located at the exit of the city. We will continue our journey through the pre-desert landscapes characteristic of southern Morocco, dotted with small Berber villagesuntil reaching Alnifwhere we will pause for the lunch. In the afternoon, we will continue towards Nkob, known as the city of 45 kasbahsa charming village surrounded by two oases full of palm trees which give it a unique character. Upon arrival, we will be greeted with a Welcome tea by the pool. You will have leisure to relax in the hotel or take a stroll through the town and its surroundings, enjoying the magic of sunset colors in this historic region of southern Morocco. Hotel accommodation in Nkob with dinner and breakfast included.
After breakfast, we will leave the hotel towards the spectacular Draa Valley, the longest valley in Morocco, stretching from the Atlas Mountains to Mauritania and even reaching the well known Playa Blanca de Agdz. We will perform a scenic stop to enjoy the views, take photographs and contemplate the extensive palm groves and kasbahs that make this valley a unique place. We will continue the route crossing the mountains of Anti-Atlas, crossing the port of Ait Saouen (1,660 m altitude), from where you can appreciate impressive mountain landscapes. Next, we will arrive at Ouarzazate, known as the “gateway to the desert”, and then begin the return journey through the High Atlas by the famous Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m), making several stops to enjoy its spectacular panoramic views. In the afternoon, arrival at Marrakech. We will drop you off as close as possible to your accommodation and, if necessary, we will contact the riad or hotel staff to facilitate the final transfer on foot. You will have the free afternoon to get lost in the Jamaa el Fna Square and the medina, enjoy its magical atmosphere and dine in one of its restaurants. End of our Sahara Desert tour services during the Pilar Bridge. We sincerely hope you enjoyed this unique experience with our team.Thank you so much for your trust and until next time! inshallah!