Desert Explorer

Late Deal - Departing 5th April

The scenery of the Western Desert is quite simply out of this world - stunning rock formations eroded over time by wind and sand, and huge, crescent-shaped sand dunes, which drift across the plain. Life in the remote oases found here is in complete contrast to that experienced by those who only visit the towns and villages of the Nile.

A major highlight of this trip is the exciting jeep and camel trek into the desert near the Dakhla oasis, where you'll sleep under starlit skies. Your visit to al-Qasr, a medieval, mud-brick built town close to Dakhla, gives you a taste of the history of this region. There is a chance for a refreshing bathe to wash away the dust of the desert in one of the hot springs along the route. You'll visit Luxor to view its wealth of antiquities and finally head to Hurghada for a day of snorkelling and swimming in the crystal waters of the Red Sea.

This trip can be combined with the "Red Sea & Nile Felucca" trip.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1 - Fly to Ouarzazate

Day 2 - Imin Ougni; drive through desert

Day 3 - Bougeorn; Camel trek in the Draa Valley

Day 4 - Dunes De Tidri; scenic sand dunes

Day 5 - Ouled Driss

Day 6 - Marrakech; Ait Benhaddou kasbah

Day 7 - Marrakech; city tour

Day 8 - Fly Home