6 Off-Road Safaris to Build a Day Around

1.Merzouga 3-Day Desert Safari with Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12,232 reviews · 3 days · from $122Our pick

Travel from Marrakech across the High Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Dades and Todgha Gorge, then reach Merzouga for sunset and sunrise camel rides. You get meals, two nights of lodging, transport and a multilingual driver-guide. Choose a standard or private-bathroom luxury camp.

“It was really great! So much to see and explore. And our driver, Youness was the best! He even arranged transportation for some that had to suddenly leave earlier because their flight got moved forward.”

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2.Gran Canaria: Camel Ride Safari w/ Optional Food & Transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,167 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Spend about three hours at Camel Safari Park La Baranda in Fataga’s Valley of the Thousand Palms. You’ll ride a camel for one hour, tour tropical gardens, feed friendly animals, and optionally enjoy tapas made with local produce. Hotel pickup is available from southern resorts.

“It was a very enjoyable experience, the guides and staff were so friendly and helpful. The little tapas were delicious too! Thank you 😃”

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3.Zagora 2-Day Desert Safari with Food & Camp

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,137 reviews · 2 days · from $113

Travel from Marrakech across the High Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou, the Draa Valley, and Zagora. Ride camels at sunset, sleep in a private Berber-style tent, enjoy dinner and drumming, then watch sunrise before returning. Drivers such as Houssain Ford, Mohamed, and Nourreddine are often praised for safe, helpful service.

“We had an amazing time on our trip! Our driver Mohamed was super nice and the vehicle was clean, comfortable and a good temperature, which was perfect as there is a lot of driving involved. Our guide in Ait Ben Hadou was Ali who was very knowledgable showing us the heritage site and for this tour it was 25 dirham extra. Our guide to the desert camp Mohamed was also super friendly and knowledgable and made us feel so welcome. He even offered to let us sandboard at no extra cost which was a great experience. Food was delicious and all of the Berber people at the camp make you…”

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4.Chianti Wine and Food Tasting Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 256 reviews · from $254

Travel from Florence in an air-conditioned 4WD with an English-speaking guide such as Alex, Gloria, or Lavi. Visit two Chianti estates, tour historic cellars, taste eight wines, olive oil, cheese, and cured meats, then enjoy a Tuscan lunch with vineyard views.

“Our trip was excellent. Alex was an exceptional guide, who was able to marry humour with knowledge very well. The wines and food were top class. A fantastic day.”

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5.Korcula: Buggy Safari with Local Food and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 4 hours · from $129Top rated

Drive a two-person buggy across Korcula with Branko and Ana, stopping at vineyards, olive groves, historic sites, and a sandy beach. The 4-hour tour includes transport, training, fuel, refreshments, snorkeling, homemade food, wine and liqueur tasting, plus a visit to a private trophy room.

“The guide Branko and his wife Ana provided a fabulous experience on Korcula. They were super responsive and provided lots of communication in advance of the excursion. They sent a taxi to pick us up and bring us to the meeting point. We had a fun morning exploring all of the beautiful sights and back roads of Korcula that we would never have seen on our own. Branko stopped to take lots of pictures along the way and took us to a beautiful sand beach in Lumbarda to swim. The buggies were comfortable and fun and we ended the experience with an incredible lunch made by Ana. They showcased all…”

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6.Jodhpur: Desert Camel and Jeep Safari with Traditional Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 57 reviews · 6 hours · from $22Best value

Sumer and his family take you from Jodhpur to Osian and their rural desert village for a temple visit, camel ride, optional jeep safari, and a Marwari vegetarian meal cooked by his mother over a wood fire. Expect English or Hindi, private transport, and a warm family welcome.

“It was very nice experience with Mr sumer.. home made food was very delicious”

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