Morocco · Desert Adventure

5-Day Camel Trek and Sahara Camping Tour from Marrakech via Erg Chebbi

5 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Drive through the Rose Valley and visit the Kasbah of Amerhidil in Skoura
  • 02 Go on a camel ride into the Sahara dunes and camp overnight in the desert
  • 03 Explore the fascinating dunes of Erg Chebbi and the surrounding desert sites
  • 04 Experience the local market day in Rissani
  • 05 Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the High Atlas Mountains

Go on a camel safari and camp overnight in the dunes of the Sahara Desert on this 5-day journey from Marrakech. Travel through the High Atlas Mountains to Dades and Todgha Gorges, passing the Rose Valley and the Kasbah of Amerhidil in Skoura. Explore the fascinating dunes of Erg Chebbi, with stops at the oasis of Tissardemin, the village of Khamlia, and the mines of Mfis. Experience the local market day in Rissani before returning to Marrakech through the beautiful High Atlas scenery.

Enjoy a Moroccan dinner while listening to Berber music.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Todgha Gorge, Rissani, Aït Benhaddou, Erg Chebbi, Skoura, Dadès Gorges
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Marrakech to Dades Valley via Aït Ben Haddou

  • Greetings at your accommodation, where you will be picked up before departing Marrakech and travelling over the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass.

  • Enjoy Berber life in Aït Ben Haddou with your Moroccan driver-guide. Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site and stop for lunch.

  • Continue to the Dadès Gorges via the Rose Valley and visit the amazing Kasbah of Amerhidil in Skoura.

Dinner and overnight stay in Dadès Valley.

2
Day 02

Dadès Gorges to Todgha Gorges and Erg Chebbi

  • Following breakfast, depart for Todgha Gorges.

  • Upon arrival, walk around the gorges.

  • Have lunch and then continue to the fascinating dunes of Erg Chebbi.

Dinner and overnight in a kasbah hotel alongside the Erg Chebbi dunes.

3
Day 03

Erg Chebbi Excursion and Camel Trekking

  • After breakfast, start your trip around the dunes and stop at the oasis of Tissardemin, the wandering deposit, the village of Khamlia, and the mines of Mfis.

  • Have lunch in Rissani, then return to the hotel for camel trekking and spend the evening in a desert camp. Enjoy a Moroccan dinner while listening to Berber music.

Overnight in a traditional nomad camel-hair tent.

4
Day 04

Desert Sunrise to Ouarzazate via Rissani

  • Wake up to a spectacular sunrise in the desert and head back to the hotel for breakfast and a shower.

  • Then drive to Rissani, where you will visit the Tafilalet ksour.

  • Visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif and experience the local market day in Rissani.

  • Next, continue to Ouarzazate via Draa Valley and Agdz.

Overnight stay in Ouarzazate.

5
Day 05

Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Taourirt Kasbah

  • Following breakfast, visit Taourirt Kasbah and continue the journey to Marrakech via the High Atlas Mountains.

  • Stop along the way for lunch and enjoy the beautiful, picturesque scenery.

  • Arrive in Marrakech in the early evening.

End your tour here.

Erg Chebbi dunes, Aït Benhaddou kasbah, High Atlas Mountains

Where this trip takes you

Erg Chebbi dunes, Aït Benhaddou kasbah, High Atlas Mountains

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Marrakesh 8 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 4x4 vehicle or minivan

  • English-speaking Moroccan driver-guide

  • Gasoline

  • Half-board accommodation in mid-range riads/hotels

  • Private tour

  • Camel trekking

  • Overnight stay in a desert camp

What's Not Included

  • Lunches

  • Drinks

  • Entrance fees

  • Gratuities (optional)

  • Overseas travel insurance

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Marrakech, Morocco
Tour start
Marrakesh, Morocco
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Marrakesh.

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