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3-Day Boumalne Dades & Erg Chebbi Desert Tour From Marrakech

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Camping, Desert

  • Duration

    3 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    Arabic, Dutch, English, French, Italian, Spanish

Description

Discover the edge of the Sahara Desert on a 3-day tour from Marrakech to Boumalne Dades and Erg Chebbi Desert, and explore the dramatic landscapes of the Dades Valley and Kasbah of Ouarzazate. 

Highlights
  • Admire the views of the High Atlas Mountains from Ait Ben Haddou
  • Drive through the “Road of 1001 Kasbahs” to the small oasis town of Tinghir
  • Enjoy a camelback ride on the dunes of Erg Chebbi
  • Day 1: Marrakech to Boumalne Dades (Tinghir) expand_more

    • Following an early pick-up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech, journey across the High Atlas Mountains to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou. See the fortified Kasbah, used as a location set for famous Hollywood epics, such as “Lawrence of Arabia.”

    • Enjoy some time in the Kasbah before driving to Ouarzazate, known as the “Gate of the Sahara.”

    • Continue to the Boumalne Dades via the Valley of the Roses.

    • Arrive at the Boumalne Dades and take the back roads through the Dades Canyons, passing stunning rock formations and fortified Kasbahs along the Dades River.

    Go to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

  • Day 2: Boumalne Dades to Erg Chebbi expand_more

    • Drive the “Road of 1001 Kasbahs” to the small oasis town of Tinghir.

    • Continue through the dramatic Todgha Gorges, pausing for some free time to explore the canyons and enjoy lunch at a local café. Continue to Merzouga to meet your camel caravan.

    • Experience the Erg Chebbi dunes on camelback and watch the sunset change the colour 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.

  • Day 3: Erg Chebbi to Marrakech expand_more

    • Wake up early to watch the sunrise before breakfast (optional).

    • Ride your camel to the main road and meet the driver for the transfer back to Marrakech.

    • Stop halfway for lunch in Ouarzazate.

What's Included

  • Pick-up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech

  • Transportation by modern, air-conditioned, wifi car

  • English-speaking driver/guide

  • Overnight stay in Tinghir (Berber riad including dinner and breakfast)

  • Camel trek in Erg Chebbi to watch the sunset and sunrise

  • Overnight stay at a luxury Berber desert camp at Erg Chebbi (including dinner and breakfast)

  • Bedding at both accommodations

  • Camps equipped with toilets and showers at both accommodations

  • Private room (Hotel Dades) and private tent (camp)

  • In Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, you can hire a guide to escort you to visit the Kasbah & cinema studio at Ouarzazate.

  • Lunches

  • Beverages

  • Bottled water

What's Excluded

  • Quad biking in the dune of Merzouga

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Personal Expenses

What to bring

  • Bring sunscreen and your camera.

  • Wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket for the evening.

Know before you go

  • Children below 3 years of age join for free. Children between the age bracket of 3-9 years are eligible for a 50 percent discount.

  • A specific time for pick up can be requested.

Meeting Point

Marrakech, Morocco

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 USD 3300 Per Person

This is a private tour
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USD 3300 / person