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Western Sahara Journey in 5 Days / 4 Nights

5 days

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Start and end in Laayoune

4.2

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Operator: Across Africa Tours & Travel
Safari: Get up close with wildlife in the heart of nature
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Laayoune
Start point
Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra, Western Sahara (Airport and Hotel)
Meals
Dinner (Traditional Sahrawi cuisine such as couscous or mechoui lamb at a tent-style restaurant with mint tea and live local music)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel in Laayoune or similar )
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Laayoune city center
- Visit to Place Mechouar
- Visit to Sahrawi Cultural Center
- Visit to Spanish Cathedral
- Visit to nearby mosque
- Traditional Sahrawi dinner with live local music
Landmarks
Place Mechouar
Sahrawi Cultural Center
Spanish Cathedral
Day 2
Smara
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping ( Tented desert camp or similar )
Included Activities
- Camel ride through nearby dunes
- Traditional tea ceremony with Sahrawi nomads
- Learn traditional sand oven bread baking
- Local music and storytelling around campfire
- Visit remote settlements and meet camel herders
Landmarks
Smara
Day 3
Smara to Laayoune
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch in Smara), Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel in Laayoune or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit to Zawiya religious center
- Exploration of ancient Ksar ruins
- Visit to nearby oases
- Learning about traditional Sahrawi script
- Discussion of tribal lineages and history
- Learning about desert governance systems
- Traditional lunch in Smara
Landmarks
Zawiya
Ksar ruins
Day 4
Foum El Oued Beach
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch on the beach), Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel in Laayoune or similar )
Included Activities
- Travel to Foum El Oued beach
- Walk along cliffs and salt marshes
- Picnic lunch on the beach
Optional Activities
- Visit to nearby coastal fishing village
- Sandboarding down the dunes
- Relaxation and swimming at the beach
Landmarks
Foum El Oued
Day 5
Departure from Laayoune
End point
Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra, Western Sahara (Hotel and Airport)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Optional visit to Sahrawi Women's Cooperative
Optional Activities
- Final stroll through city streets
- Mint tea with guide
Landmarks
Sahrawi Women's Cooperative

Landmarks
Place Mechouar
Sahrawi Cultural Center
Spanish Cathedral

Landmarks
Smara

Landmarks
Zawiya
Ksar ruins

Landmarks
Foum El Oued

Landmarks
Sahrawi Women's Cooperative

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Flights
Insurance
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Hotel in Laayoune or similar
Hotel
Days 1, 3, 4
Upgrade Available
Tented desert camp or similar
Camping
day 2
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Across Africa Tours & Travel

4.2

(129 reviews)

Number of tours

386

Age Range

1 to 94 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Reviews from other tours by Across Africa Tours & Travel

Tour Operator
4.2

Mehmet
January 30th, 2026
4
guıde= excellent drıver=excellent across afrıca tour : different hotel that you send ın schedule so bad reputatıon...
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Piet
January 8th, 2026
4
Review of my trip through Gambia and Senegal from December 23, 2025 to January 01, 2026 I was picked up on time by...
Review of my trip through Gambia and Senegal from December 23, 2025 to January 01, 2026 I was picked up on time by guide and driver Mr. Ansu Jawara who accompanied me excellently throughout the 10-day trip. He was a very enthusiastic birdwatcher and because of his knowledge he was called '"Professor" by colleagues. He was happy to have me as a photographer because he was in the process of setting up a Website and many fine photos I took he may use for this. Where internet was not available I was able to share my phone with him. I had not managed to activate the E-sim of TourRadar. The accommodations were adequate by African standards, except for the two nights in Senegal where the accommodations looked neglected and electricity was not always available. Not even a chair was available in the cabin. The food was good there, by the way, as well as at other locations. Twice the guide himself had arranged a picnic lunch and it tasted excellent. He also always had plenty of bottles of water in the car. The excursions were of a high standard where the guide managed to find many interesting local places. One serious drawback was the quality of the approx 25 year old Peugeot 206. It showed serious starting problems where the car had to be pushed five times with assistance. Along the way a shock absorber was rattled loose after which the car made an uncontrolled movement. After repairs we were able to continue. On the last day the alternator was replaced, but it did not work so we ended up with a dead battery. After contacting the office, the car was exchanged by a Mercedes so that I was dropped off at Banjul airport on time. Unfortunately, due to weather conditions there, the flight to Schiphol was cancelled and we were put up in Hotel Relax. With luck, I was able to fly back to Schiphol the next day. All's well that ends well of this fantastic trip. Kind regards, Piet KramerShow more

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Tour ID: 313255

Currency
د.م.
Moroccan Dirham
Western Sahara
Plugs & Adapters
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Western Sahara
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Western Sahara
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Western Sahara
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Western Sahara Journey in 5 Days / 4 Nights

Itinerary

Arrival in Laayoune

Included Activities

Smara

Included Activities

Smara to Laayoune

Included Activities

Foum El Oued Beach

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Departure from Laayoune

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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