Sahara Desert 3-Day Private Tour From Marrakech With Camel Ride

5.0 (8 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
Duration3 days
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LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

This 3-day tour is one of the best desert tours you may experience, as the time is enough to cover everything in the south, from the mountains to the vast Sahara desert exploring the Kasbahs, museums, gorges, and valleys as well as camel ride in the desert.

What's included

  • Camel trek in the desert
  • Dinner
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch and Beverages
  • Entrance fees to museums and attractions
  • Tips and gratuities

What to expect

Day 1: Marrakech – Atlas Mountains – Aït Ben-Haddou – Boumalne Dades.
  1. Tizi n Tichka
    Pass by
    The highest point (Tichka pass) that the road can reach with an altitude of 2260m, offering you stunning landscapes as far as the eye can admire.
  2. Ait Ben Haddou
    1h
    Aït Ben Haddou, the UNESCO world heritage site since 1987, this little old town located in the former route of the caravan trade between the Sahara desert and Marrakech, the Ksar is now often used as a filming location for movies such as The Jewel of the Nile, The Mummy, Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven. Here you will be able to have walk and stroll in the Ksar and its Kasbahs where you will see the amazing traditional Berber architecture of the houses.
  3. Ouarzazate
    30m
    The old desert town of Ouarzazate, the gate of the Sahara desert and also called Hollywood of Africa, where you will have chance to visit the Atlas studio, the largest film studio in Morocco, where many films such as Game of thrones, Ben Hur and Cleopatra have been filmed. And a visit to the famous Kasbah of Taourirt in Ouarzazate city center is worth.
  4. Valley of the Roses
    20m
    We will make a stop in Kalaat M’Gouna, a small beautiful town that lies on the rose valley, which is famous for its rose cooperatives, where thousands of pounds of rose petals are harvested each year to be distilled into rose water and rose oil for use in cosmetics..
  5. Dades Gorges
    Pass by
    You will enjoy scenic views of the lush Dades valley along the way toward Dades gorges.
Day 2: Dades valley – Todra gorges – Tinjdad – Erfoud – Merzouga desert.
  1. Todra Gorge
    30m
    We will drive to Tinghir, where an impressive road takes you high above the palm oasis along the mountain into the stunning Todra gorges, the narrowest gorges in morocco, carved from the red rocks of the landscape by a river. There you will have the opportunity to walk in the famous canyon to experience the rocky world. Then drive out the gorges enjoying the panoramic views along the Todra valley.
  2. Erfoud
    Pass by
    Erfoud city, known by its palm trees plantations, and many fossils expositions.
  3. Erg Chebbi Dunes
    13h · Admission ticket included
    On the arrival to the Erg Chebbi desert, one of the best places in the world you may ever see, where you will be welcomed by Berber mint tea and homemade Moroccan cookies before meeting your camels for a trek into your desert camp, on the way you will enjoy a spectacular sunset in the desert before getting to the camp
Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Draa valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech.
  1. Rissani
    40m
    Will stop to see the old town of Rissani where you can visit the mausoleum of Moulay Ali-Cherif, the final resting place of the current king’s great grandfather and the founder of the current dynasty. The intricate decor on the entrance gate is reminiscent of the Bab Mansour in Meknes, while the interior courtyard has many flowers and date trees. There you can also explore the local market, which is much more local-oriented than that of Marrakech. You will find blacksmiths and woodworkers, mountains of olives and spices, and everything from housewares to electronics.
  2. Draa Valley
    Pass by
    Enjoy the drive along the gorgeous Draa valley with thousands of palm trees.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

We will pick you up from your accommodation or one of the starting points depending on your living accommodation.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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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