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Group sizeUp to 17 travelers
Overview
This short 3 days / 2 nights tour will take you to discover southern Morocco and the immense and colorful Erg Chebbi desert near Merzouga.
Legend has it that when a wealthy local family refused hospitality to a poor woman and her son, God buried the whole family under mounds of sand in a location 50km south of Erfoud, now known as Erg Chebbi.
You can spend an unforgettable night in the dunes in an equipped tented camp admiring a wonderful starry sky and enjoying the tranquility of the desert.
During the tour you will have the opportunity to visit the Dades and Todra Gorges, the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and that of Ouarzazate.
Options
Basic Desert 3 Days 2 Nights from to Marrakesh
Premium camp
Basic Desert 3 Days 2 Nights
Standard camp
What's included
Camel trek (Camel for each person).
2 Breakfasts
English speaking driver available for the entire duration of the tour.
Dinner
1 night in a Riad
Breakfast
1 night in a Desert Camp
Transportation 4x4 /minivan/minibus with air conditioning.
Travel insurance.
Drinks
Lunches
Pick-up and drop-off from the riad/hotel ranges from €10 to €40, depending on the location.
Gratuities
Tickets and entrance to tourist sites.
What to expect
Day 1: Day 1: Marrakech - High Atlas - Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Rose Valley - Dades Valley
Ait Ben Haddou
1h
We will leave Marrakech at 8:00 am towards the High Atlas Mountains, passing through the Tizi N'Tichka pass at an altitude of 2260 meters, from which we will admire spectacular landscapes.
High Atlas Mountains
4h
We will leave Marrakech at 8:00 am towards the High Atlas Mountains, passing through the Tizi N'Tichka pass at an altitude of 2260 meters, from which we will admire spectacular landscapes.
Valley of the Roses
3h
After lunch, we'll set off again towards Ouarzazate, considered the gateway to the desert, then continuing to the Rose Valley or Dades Valley, where we'll spend the night.
Boumalne Dades
1h
Panoramic view of Dades Valley
Day 2: Day 2: Dades Valley - Todra Gorges - Erfoud - Erg Chebbi Desert
Merzouga Desert
6h
After having breakfast in the riad, we will continue our excursion towards a very particular street, where various kasbahs follow one another... None are the same as the other!
We will then reach the incredible Todra Gorges, where we will stop for a walk and to contemplate this spectacular panorama, where in ancient times the water sculpted the limestone walls, creating an unparalleled landscape.
We will then move to Touroug, where we will have lunch, before heading in the afternoon to the Erg Chebbi dunes, where we will spend the night. But not before taking a camel ride to watch the sunset, while the last rays of the sun envelop this immense sea of sand.
Afterwards, we will have dinner and overnight in a Berber tent. Under a star-studded sky, we will let ourselves be enveloped by the peace and tranquility of the desert.
3h
After having breakfast in the riad, we will continue our excursion towards a very particular street, where various kasbahs follow one another... None are the same as the other!
We will then reach the incredible Todra Gorges, where we will stop for a walk and to contemplate this spectacular panorama, where in ancient times the water sculpted the limestone walls, creating an unparalleled landscape.
Erfoud
5h
We will then move to Touroug, where we will have lunch, before heading in the afternoon to the Erg Chebbi dunes, where we will spend the night. But not before taking a camel ride to watch the sunset, while the last rays of the sun envelop this immense sea of sand.
Day 3: Day 3: Erg Chebbi Desert - Rissani - Alnif - Ouarzazate - High Atlas - Marrakech
Erg Chebbi
10h
After leaving the Erg Chebbi desert behind us, we will embark on the return journey to Marrakech, during which we will get to know the beautiful Tafilalet palm grove, as well as passing through the towns of Rissani and Alnif. We will also arrive at Kalaat M'Gouna, where we will stop for lunch, before reaching Ouarzazate and finally Marrakech.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
The meeting point is at 8:00 on the front of Cafe Argana.
End point
The meeting point is at 8:00 on the front of Cafe Argana.
Additional information
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
The standard and premium tent camps are completely separate. In addition to differences in the bathrooms—where the toilet and shower are inside the tent in the premium camp and outside in the standard camp—there are also variations in the food served, the furnishings, and the decoration of the tents.
On the second day of the tour, we will take a camel ride from the Erg Chebbi dunes to the tented camp where we’ll be spending the night. For those who prefer not to ride a camel, a 4x4 transfer service is available for €65, which is the price per vehicle.
We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
Camel treks in the desert are not recommended for individuals with back pain.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
