Overview
Embark on a captivating 4-day journey from Marrakech to the breathtaking Sahara Desert in Morocco with our shared tour. Experience a scenic drive through the lush oases of the Draa Valley. Relish the enchanting experience of a camel ride as you watch the sunset over Erg Chebbi. Enjoy the tranquility of the desert by spending a night at a camp beneath the stars. This adventure is filled with unforgettable experiences waiting for you.
Highlights
- Driving over the High Atlas Mountains
- Seeing some traditional Berber villages in the Atlas Mountains
- Exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
- Spending a night in a beautiful hotel in the Dades Valley
- Walking under one of the world’s spectacular canyons, the Todra Canyon
- Riding a camel in the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi
- Watching an amazing sunset from a high dune
- Trying sandboarding activity
- Enjoying some Berber music around a campfire
- Gazing at the stars
Itinerary
Be it in a hotel or a Riad in Marrakesh, our driver insures a cozy pickup at 7.00am so that you start a smooth and memorable journey to the Moroccan Sahara desert crossing the authentic villages of Alhoouz and the everlasting High Atlas Mountains arriving to the world classified humanity heritage village of Ait Ben Haddou. Smell, see and touch history, colors and fuse with the beautiful Morocco with every mouthful bite of the diversity at hand.
You must have seen THE KASBAH or the Village of Ait Benhadou in some blog busters’ poster or in the cover of a notorious magazine! Well it is high time you check in Ait Benhaddou to be part of the never old-fashioned picture and fame the site has.
You will spend to mingle at ease between the corridors of the Kassbah Ait Benhaddou so as to take the chance to fuse and merge with the outstanding landscape. The drive takes up again to Ouarzazate ”No noises” for the literal meaning of the city name . After lunch at leisure, you continue to Dades, Qelaa Megouna or Tinghir, where you shall dine and spend the night at Kasbah Amazigh Hotel.
Today dive in the road to 1001 Kasbah an oasis to start with, great! Right? as the wheels lead to Todgha gorges, where you sightseer witness the beauty of the oasis and the canyons for a while, before having lunch and chilling in at a local café….
End your day with dinner and a peaceful night at a Desert Merzouga Auberge , located at the base of the desert, preparing for the adventures ahead.
On the 3rd day of our Moroccan desert tour, After breakfast at the lodge, we'll immerse ourselves in the wonders of Merzouga. you'll have the chance to take a refreshing swim in the pool. Enjoy some free time to explore the desert's offerings and indulge in the serene atmosphere before our overnight stay at the Desert camp, complete with sunset and sunrise camel rides, followed by a delightful dinner. There's a plethora of activities to choose from, including visiting nomad families with 4x4 who will graciously welcome us into their tents for tea and a taste of the renowned 'Berber Pizza'. Additionally, adventurous souls can opt for quad biking, buggy riding across the dunes, and sandboarding, though these activities will be at your own expense.
As the day winds down, return to the lodge for refreshing and prepare for a romantic sunset camel ride climb up the dunes. Following dinner, prepare for a mesmerizing Berber spectacle with traditional reels. Dinner and overnight accommodations await you at the Desert camp.
Watch the sunrise before breakfast, ride the camels again, you are now an expert! Then get ready to the farewell as you drive back to Marrakesh (Or End in Fez via Midelt,Ifrane) in a long ride with another group.
Have lunch and hit the road to Marrakech(or Fezupon your choice).
Ends at 08:30Pm. As you reach for your hotel or Riad.
Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Pick-up from hotel or riad in Marrakech.
- Pick-up from Ouarzazat
- Pick-up from Ait Ben Haddou
- Transportation by modern, air-conditioned minibus (17 seats).
- English / French-speaking driver/guide.
- Overnight stay at Kasbah IN dades, Qelaa Megouna or Tinghir, in a private en-suite room with dinner and breakfast
- Camel trek in Erg Chebbi to watch the sunset and sunrise.
- Overnight at a nomad's desert camp in Erg Chebbi in a private standard tent with dinner and breakfast;with possibility of upgrading to the luxury camp(if option selected)
- Drop off in Marrakech or Fez.
The Cost Excludes
- Local guides in Kasbah Ait Benhaddou (if you wish to hire a guide to escort you for a visit of the Kasbah, available for an extra charge of 2€)
- Lunches
- Beverages
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
standard camp:Very basic accommodation, private tent guaranteed , and showers be available in the lodge following day, you will have a public room to freshen up before breakfast and your long drive back to Marrakech;Toilets available outside your tent.Breakfast is served at the camp operator lodge.
Luxury camp:private tent guaranteed ;located in a more isolated and scenic area. is more comfortable ; and guaranteed private tent. There are western flushable toilets ;There are hot showers ;Dinner and breakfast are rich
- Tall light pants (short pant and skirt are not recommended for camel ride )
- Cash “optional” (personal expenses, lunch, water…)
- Sunglasses, skin cream
- Sneakers, walking shoes or similar
- Warm blankets are supplied during the winter. However, warm sleeping clothes are necessary as temperatures can reach 0°C.
- Dress code (seasonal recommendations)
- Spring/Fall: light shorts/trousers, short/long sleeved t-shirt, zipped hooded sweatshirt, a cap/or scarf
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Know Before You Go
When booking your tour, kindly let us know about any dietary preferences or specific requirements you may have, such as vegetarian or vegan options. This helps us tailor meals to suit your needs throughout the journey.
- Our experienced guides carefully choose restaurants that are renowned for serving fresh, high-quality meals to ensure your comfort and well-being during the trip. If you have a preferred restaurant in mind, feel free to let your guide know—they will be happy to accommodate your request. Your satisfaction, especially when it comes to dining, is a top priority for us.
- Although this is primarily a private experience, you also have the option to join others by selecting our shared 3 days desert tour from Marrakech.
- You also have the flexibility to drive directly to the Merzouga desert on the first day. This option allows you to dedicate the second day entirely to exploring Merzouga, following the full itinerary outlined in the 3 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga.
- Please keep in mind that the third day includes a long drive. If you’d prefer a more relaxed pace, consider choosing the 4 days Marrakech desert tour, which offers more time and less travel per day.
- For a richer experience, we highly recommend spending a full day in Merzouga. This is especially ideal if you choose the 4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga or the 5 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga.
- This 3 days Marrakech desert tour can also conclude in Fes by selecting our Marrakech to Fes desert tour. Alternatively, you can begin in Fes and finish in Marrakech with the Fes to Marrakech desert tour.
- While it’s possible to experience the desert in just two days by choosing our Marrakech desert tours 2 days, please note that we do not recommend this option due to the extensive driving involved.
