4-Day Sahara Desert Tour From Marrakech
Description
Discover the edge of the Sahara Desert on tour from Marrakech, and explore the dramatic landscapes of the Dades Valley and Kasbah of Ouarzazate. Ride across the dunes of Erg Chebbi by camel, and sleep at a desert camp surrounded by high sand dunes. Embark on this enchanting 4-day desert tour!
Highlights
- Hike through the gorges of Dades
- Cross the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi on a camel
- Visit the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
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Day 1: Marrakech to Dades Gorges expand_more
Avail an early pick-up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech and make a 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 some 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.”
Following lunch at leisure, continue to the Boumalne Dades via the Valley of the Roses.
Upon arrival at Boumalne Dades, take the back roads through the Dades Canyons, passing stunning rock formations and fortified Kasbahs along the Dades River.
Continue to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
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Day 2: Dades Gorges to Merzouga Dunes expand_more
After breakfast at your hotel, 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.
Then, 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 entertainment and show you how to play the tam tam drums.
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Day 3: Erg Chebbi to Merzouga to Ouarzazate expand_more
Wake early to watch the sunrise before breakfast (optional).
Then, ride your camel back to the main road. Your driver will be waiting to pick you up for the transfer to Ouarzazate city via Tazarin Road.
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Day 4: Ouarzazate to Marrakech expand_more
Drive back to Marrakech via Tichka pass( 2260m), one of the highest asphalt roads on the south side of Morocco.
Overnight in Marrakech.
What's Included
2 nights accommodation
Breakfast
Dinner
Local, English-speaking Morocco guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Walking tour
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Camel rides in the sunset and sunrise
What's Excluded
Drinks
Lunch
Gratuities (recommended)
Travel insurance
Know before you go
This trip to High Atlas Mountains-Merzouga-Dunes can also be in 3 days.
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 220 Per Person |
This is a group tour |