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LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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Overview
Experience the Moroccan Sahara Desert on a 3-day tour from Marrakech, and explore the dramatic landscapes of the Dades Valley , the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kasbah Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate. Ride across the dunes of Merzouga by camel, and sleep at a desert camp surrounded by high sand dunes.
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Standard Tent
Private Standard Tent
Pickup included
Luxury Tent
Private Luxury Tent
Pickup included
What's included
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aït Benhaddou kasbah with a guide
Overnight stay in Kasbah (incl dinner and breakfast)
Overnight stay at desert camp at Erg Chebbi (incl dinner and breakfast)
Dinner
Breakfast
Professional Driver
Camel trek in Erg Chebbi to watch the sunset and sunrise
Free pick-up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech
Transport by air-conditioned Minivan
Bedding at both accommodations
Food and drinks, unless specified
Lunches
Beverages
What to expect
Day 1: Marrakech – Kasbah Ait Benhaddou – Dades Valley
Ksar Of Ait-Ben-Haddou
45m · Admission ticket included
After an early departure from the Marrakech hotel, your journey begins by crossing the High Atlas Mountains past one Berber village after another to the UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, famous for its Kasbah and fortified village, and previously used as a set for some famous Hollywood epics as well as a backdrop for some fashion magazines photo shoots.
Dades Gorges
1h · Admission ticket included
After some leisure time to explore the village with its Kasbah, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant, then continue your drive through Ouarzazate, known as the Gate of the Sahara and onto Boumalne Dades, admiring the scenic drive along the road to Tinghir, where you can enjoy dinner and an overnight stop.
Day 2: Dades Valley – Merzouga Dunes (Erg Chebbi)
El Kelaa M'gouna
20m
Kalaat M'gouna, Morocco, is known for its abundance of roses, but there are also other things in the area worth exploring during your Morocco holiday.
Morocco Todra Travel
20m
Todra Gorge (called locally Toudgha Gorge), a natural oasis created by the River Todra carving its way through limestone for many centuries
Erfoud
20m
Erfoud makes a pleasant pit stop on the journey heading south to Merzouga from Marrakech
Erg Chebbi
1 day
Continue to Merzouga to meet your camel caravan. Then, experience the Erg Chebbi dunes on camelback and watch the sunset change the color of the sand. Reach your desert camp before nightfall and enjoy an authentic Moroccan dinner under the stars. Local nomads will provide the entertainment and show you how to play the Tam Tam drums. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stop.
Day 3: Merzouga – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Ouarzazate
2h
Following an early wake up to watch the sunrise before breakfast (optional), a driver will be waiting to pick you up for the transfer back to Marrakech. Stop half-way for lunch in Ouarzazate.
Additional information
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
