Private Sahara Desert tour 3 days from Marrakech

Marrakech, Morocco
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

We offer you to spend three days in Merzouga, departing from Marrakech. Prepare to be wowed by the stunning natural settings and rural landscapes to the south of Marrakech.

You will get to pass magnificent river valleys, witness wondrous historical monuments made famous by movies, and sleep under the stars in a real camp before seeing the sunrise over the Merzouga dunes.

We invite you to join us on this journey to appreciate the grandeur of the Sahara desert in Merzouga, one of Morocco's most stunning destinations. Experience nomadic life in desert tents with us, ride camels across Erg Chebbi's dunes, and spend an amazing night in the desert.

We will offer you time to discover and photograph a variety of fascinating locations throughout this Saharan excursion, including the High Atlas Mountains, Berber settlements, Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, Ouarzazate, the Valley of Thousand Kasbahs, Dades, Todra, Skoura, Todra gorge.

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Shared Desert 3 day Trip

Hotel & Camp
Duration: 3 days
2 Dinners and 2 Breakfasts
Minibus Or Minivan
Pickup included

Desert tour 3 days Marrakech

Pickup included

What's included

  • Dinner
  • Pickup and drop-off at your Marrakesh hotel. Private Transfers.
  • Breakfast
  • 1 night's Kasbah/Hotel accommodation. 1 night of camp accommodation
  • Camel ride
  • Personal purchases. Drinks. Lunches.

What to expect

Day 1: Marrakech - Tichka - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate – Skoura - Boumalen Dades
  1. Marrakech
    2h
    We begin our journey in Marrakech. We will pick you up from your Marrakech hotel.
  2. Ait Ben Haddou
    2h
    We drive you through the High Atlas Mountains and crossing the 2260m high Tichka Pass. We'll stop along the trip to see and photograph the stunning scenery. We will visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou (a Unesco World Heritage Site and the scene for many films including "Gladiator," "Lawrence of Arabia," and many others...
  3. Ouarzazate
    1h
    In Ouarzazate, you will have some free time for lunch.
  4. Dades Gorges
    2h
    We will proceed to Boulmane Dades, traveling via the Rose Valley and the Dades River. Arrival in Dades at your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay (half board).
Day 2: Boumalne Dadès - Tinghir - Todra Gorge - Arfoud – Merzouga Dunes
  1. Dades Gorges
    1h
    Following a great breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for exploring Dades gorges before we travel to Todra.
  2. Todra Gorge
    1h
    We will first see the Todra gorges before continuing on to the desert, passing through many picturesque Berber settlements and palm gardens. The journey will take you via the famous 1000 Kasbahs Road near Tinghir. You will have time to meander through the Todra Gorge's oasis. It will then be time for lunch at a nearby restaurant.
  3. Merzouga
    5h
    In the afternoon, we will visit the holy town of Rissani before continuing on to Merzouga. Where we will leave the automobile and continue our adventure on a camel to experience the most authentic method to follow in the footsteps of nomadic Berber travelers... After a camel ride over the magnificent dunes of Erg Chebbi and enjoying the lovely sunset... You will be treated to a traditional dinner while listening to Berber music around the campfire under a starry sky before retiring to bed.
Day 3: Merzouga - Rissani - Nqob - Marrakech
  1. Merzouga
    2h
    On day 3, we will begin another unforgettable journey with an early camel ride to observe the dawn over the dunes. We will return to the tents for breakfast before riding the camels back to the car.
  2. Agdz
    3h
    The driver will drive via Rissani hamlet, Nkob town, to Agdz for short visit.
  3. Tizi n Tichka
    2h
    We cross High Atlas to reach Marrakech city.
  4. Marrakech
    1h
    We finish the tour in Marrakech, we drop you off at your location.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

RIAD, HOTELS, RN&B

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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