From Marrakech 3-Day Sahara Desert Trip to Merzouga

Highlights

• See the impressive Atlas Mountains and take in panoramic views
• Visit the UNESCO Ait Ben Haddou and see the earthen clay architecture
• Take a guided tour of the Tinghir oasis and Todra gorges
• Experience a camel ride at sunset and witness a desert sunrise

Description

Sleep beneath the desert stars at a Berber campsite on an unforgettable dunes experience from Marrakech. Visit UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, the Valley of the Roses, and Tinghir. Stop at traditional Berber villages around the Todra Gorge and trek with a camel through the Erg Chebbi dunes, the highest in Morocco Day 1: Marrakech - TinghirYour shared 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga will start early in the morning. Head to Ait Benhaddou through the Tizi Ntichka pass and the high Atlas Mountains. Make many stops along the way. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, which also served as a set for various Hollywood blockbusters. Continue to Ouarzazate and Kasbah Taourirte . In the afternoon, drive to Tinghir via the Valley of the Roses before you reach your hotel located in Tinghir. Dinner and overnight.  Day 2: Tinghir – MerzougaAfter breakfast at your hotel in Tinghir, your journey will start today with a drive along the road of 1001 Kasbah to the Oasis of Tinghir, where you will deviate to a minor road driving along the river to Todra canyons After some time at leisure to enjoy the immensity of the huge cliffs, and lunch at a local café (at your leisure). Continue to Merzouga driving through some rocky desert landscape. Upon arrival at the edge of Erg Chebbi dunes, meet your camel caravan, and ride your camels through the amazing color-changing dunes with the sunset on the horizon as a backdrop. Reach your Sahara Desert camp, nestled in the middle of nowhere just before darkness. After some time to admire the dunes and the surrounding landscapes, get ready for a Moroccan dinner served under the stars next to a campfire. Late at night, enjoy Berber music with the local hosts playing drums Day 3: Merzouga – MarrakechAfter an early breakfast and a camel ride back to the main road, meet your driver and head back to Marrakech. Enjoy lunch on the road as you pass the Valley of Roses, and continue through the high atlas mountains to Marrakech. Finish your desert tour in Marrakech around 8 PM.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Transportation by air-conditioned minibus with luggage storage Local guide in Tinghir and Merzouga Private room at Hotel Bougafer, or a similar 4-star hotel Camel trek in Erg Chebbi Overnight in a desert camp in Erg Chebbi (toilets outside and shower in Auberge ) Dinner and breakfast (vegetarian option available) Sandboarding

Important Information

• - Please note that lunchs is not included on this tour & drinks 10-12€ cash - Pick up start at 7:20 - Access to swimming pool - Last minutes booking contact us via WhatsApp - Local guide speaks English / Spanish / French - The sand boarding is available for customers - Possibility to store luggage during the trip - private room / camp available duo the volume of the group

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund