A WEEK IN THE DESERT
MORNING
Drive into the desert; pass by an abandoned Spanish Legion Fort before arriving at the Oasis where you will be received in keeping with the customs of Saharan hospitality. Unpack and settle in before a succulent lunch of typical dishes served desert style.
AFTERNOON
Explore the Oasis and its surroundings. Return to the Oasis in time for the tea ritual; sip mint tea and savor the local teacakes.
NIGHT
Dine by firelight while listening to the music performed by a local folklore group;learn to sing and dance with them. UP
MORNING
Early breakfast under the palms before a visit to Laayoune Port and beach, where you can swim. Lunch among the dunes nomadic style
AFTERNOON
Visit to the city of Laayoune, its markets, and artisan center and take tea at the famous Hotel Parador, built during the Spanish reign.
NIGHT
Dine of exotic dishes and listen to anecdotes of Saharan folk tales by the light of the moon and stars. UP
MORNING
Choose between taking a ride up the Saguia Hamara to feel the magic of the desert; painting hands and feet with henna designs; participating in any of the activities at the Oasis, such as the ages-old game of Petanc; or just swinging lazily in a hammock under the palms until lunch time
AFTERNOON
Visit the impressive Sea of Dunes and have tea in the nomad style of brochettes and cookies before visiting the Turkish Baths.
NIGHT
A local guitarist will entertain during dinner by moonlight. UP
MORNING
Early breakfast before travelling by 4 X 4 to the quaint fishing village of Tarfaya where St. Euxpery was inspired to write "The Little Prince. Drive to the expanse of white sandy beach for a picnic lunch.
AFTERNOON
Passing by kilometers of dunes and salt flats, you will arrive at Naila, the lagoon which is a stop-off for migratory birds. Walk to the ancient Spanish tower which dates back to the 15th century.
NIGHT
Under a starry sky, supper of the famous soup "harira", dates and fruit. UP
ALL DAY explore the lagoon with all of its marshes, dunes and sites of historical and archeological interest
NIGHT
Delight in brochettes of fresh fish around a campfire. UP
MORNING
After a leisurely start to the day, begin the journey back to the Oasis picnicking on a salt flat and watch the harvest of sea salt
AFTERNOON
Sluice off the dust of the trip a Turkish bath before returning to the Oasis
NIGHT
The return "home" will be celebrated with a "couscous" dinner. UP
MORNING
Choose between shopping in the souks of Laayoune, ride camels, paint with henna designs or just enjoy the tranquility of the Oasis.
A special farewell luncheon will be served in company of folklore music and dancing.
AFTERNOON
Prepare for departure and return to the every-day world after a relaxing, refreshing pause in the desert absorbing its unique beauty. UP
The prices of the programs go from 5.000 pts to 10.000 pts per day. The price includes all transportation in Laayoune, excursions and full board (bed, breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner). There are no aditional payments to be made once you get to Laayoune.