3-Day Desert Tour From Marrakech with Camel Ride
Highlights
archaeological, camping, Desert
Group Tour
3 Days
Easy
English, Italian, Spanish
Description
Experience the best of Morocco's desert landscapes with our 3-day tour from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert. From the High Atlas Mountains to the Dades Gorges, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, visit Atlas and Taourirt Kasbah studios in Ouarzazate, and witness the beauty of the Rose Valley. In the Sahara, ride camels through the golden dunes to the luxury camp for a magical sunset and stargazing experience.
Itinerary
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Day1: From Marrakech to Dades Gorges via High Atlas Mounatins
- Our 3-day tour from Marrakech to Fes starts by picking you up from your hotel or nearest car access point at 8:00 am. You will start our 3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Fes, passing the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass to the Dades Gorge. The High Atlas Mountains have an altitude of 2260 m, with expansive mountain views and a traditional Berber village in the High Atlas.
- Then, continue visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, which many filmmakers use as a backdrop for their work, including The Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and some excepts from the acclaimed Game of Thrones series. We will have lunch at one of the restaurants at the foot of the Kasbah.
- In the afternoon, we will take a trip to Ouarzazate with the opportunity to visit the Atlas and Taourirt Kasbah studios there and then to the Dades Gorge through the Skoura palm groves and the Rose Valley, which runs along the M'Goun River. The Damascus rose was previously brought to Morocco centuries ago by a Berber trader from Damascus, where the name comes from. They bloom between April and mid-May.
- Taking a detour from the main road, we will drive up the Valley of Dades to reach our hotel with a few stops and enjoy the beautiful view of the valley and the strange rock formation called Monkey's Foot. We will spend the night in a traditional kasbah in Dades Gorges.
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Day 2: Dades Gorges - Erg Chebbi
- We continue our desert tour and drive from Dades Gorge to the Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert in Merzouga. After turning off the main road, we take a short drive up Todra Gorge to reach large boulders, where you can take a short walk to fully appreciate the beauty of the place before continuing our drive south. Scattered along the road are Tinjad, Jorf, and Erfoud, where you can experience the beginnings of the Sahara oasis in Tafilalet.
- Once in Merzouga, a small road leads to the edge of a golden dune where camels await. Luggage is loaded into the 4×4 car and transported to the camp. You can enjoy beautiful camels on the dunes and watch the majestic desert sunset on the way to the luxury camp.
- Once you arrive, you will be greeted with tea and smiles. You will be shown to your beautiful and comfortable private tent with an en-suite bathroom and shower to relax and check-in before dinner. After a delicious meal, the fire is lit, and the atmosphere is captivated by the music of the locals and camels on a starry night in the desert!
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Day 3: Marrakech
- After breakfast, you will ride your camels back to take the road to Marrakech, passing by Erfoud, Draa Valley, roses town, Hollywood of Africa, Atlas Studio, Tizi Ntichka and many other interesting sites. The final stop will be in Marrakech, marking the end of the trip.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 2 | /person |
3 to 10 | /person |
11 to 17 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 1 | /person |
This is a group tour |