From Marrakech to Merzouga Erg Chebbi: 4-Day Desert Tour

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Spend 4 days traveling from Marrakech to the Merzouga desert. Explore the Atlas Mountains, Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, and admire the beautiful Sahara desert sea of the sand dunes.

Highlights

  • Cross the majestic Tizi N Tichka Pass the highest road in North Africa
  • Visit the splendid Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, listed by UNESCO as world heritage
  • Stroll the Erg Chebbi dunes by camels and spend a night under nomadic tents
  • Admire the landscape of the: Draa valley, Todra canyons, palm oasis & the rose valley
  • Enjoy a Berber dinner & music folklore at night under the stars in a desert camp

Description

Day 1: Marrakech - Atlas Mountains - Visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou - Dades Your 4-days 3-night desert trip from Marrakech to Merzouga will begin early in the morning. Get picked up at your accommodation or at the closest location that is accessible by car. A few stops will be made to take photos, enjoy the scenery and drink a cup of coffee. You will cross the famous Tizi-n-Tichka, see Berber villages and observe the radical change of the landscape. Continue to the fortified Berber village of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and known for being the setting for major Hollywood epics: Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator.and explore the village with a local guide 2.5€ per person . After lunch at one of the local cafe , continue to the Dades Valley passing through Ouarzazate, Klaa Mgouna Dinner and overnight at your hotel : Night in the Kasbah Safari Rose or similar Day 2 : Todra Gorges - Merzouga - Camel trek After breakfast, departure for the Sahara desert Erg Chebbi Merzouga. Passage through the many Berber villages scattered along the road, walk in the oasis in the shade of palm trees (visit Todgha Gorge - canyon - ) with a local guide . Discover the heart of Berber culture at Cooperative Nomades in Tinghir . then continue to Tinjdad for Lunch , and Erfoud. Erg chebbi. After relaxing in Merzouga, pack a small overnight bag for your camel trek through the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Arrive at a Traditional Berber camp, leave the camels and trek to the highest dunes to watch the sunset. Spend the night in nomadic Berber tents under the stars, listening to the music of the drums in the middle of the Sahara Desert Day 3 : Camel trek - Merzouga -Tinghir - Monkey Fingers We will start the third day of our tour by watching the sunrise over the Sahara desert. After an early start, we will get back on our camels . On the way back to Ddades Go on an adventure in the heart of the Dades Valley and explore the famous rock formations of Monkey Fingers you can make some nice pictures . Our excursions take you through breathtaking landscapes, where green trails and arid mountains blend to create unique panoramas. Whether you are a hiking enthusiast or simply looking for an unforgettable experience, our itineraries are suitable for all levels. Please agree on your departure time and program with your Guide . 1 or 2 hours walking at dades Atlas Monkey Fingers ~# Local Guide 3 € per person ~ the Night in the Kasbah Safari Rose or similar Day 4 : Dades - Ouarzazate - Atlas - Marrakech Your 4 days Morocco desert tour from Marrakech Departs from your hotel or riad at 08h30 . Winding up through the Atlas Mountains over the Tizi N’ Tichka Pass, the pass rises to 2260 meters above sea level, so the views are pretty splendid. through the amazing landscapes and berber villages of atlas Plenty of stops are made for taking in the scenery and photography . Lunch (At leisure) continue to reach Marrakech by the end of the afternoon. around 7 or 8 PM.

Includes

Get picked up at your accommodation or at the closest location that is accessible by car. Transport English or French speaking driver First night in the Kasbah Safari Rose Dades or similar (dinner & breakfast are included) Second night in Merzouga desert camp ( dinner and breakfast are included ) Third Night in the Kasbah Safari Rose Khmis Dades or similar Enjoy great Swimming Pool in the Kasbah Safari Rose or similar Towels in the accommodation Camel ride (one camel each) Dinner and breakfast (vegetarian option available)

Important Information

  • Pick-up & drop-off at any accommodation in town or at the closest meeting point that is accessible by vehicle Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required You can bring luggage, but during the excursion you must leave it in the bus. During the camel ride you can only bring a backpack. Please note that we do not offer pick ups in AirBnB's and private residences. In that case, and if you arrive by rental car taxi or bus, your meeting point will be in front of Hotel restaurant Cafe France at 7h30 . Please send us a What's app message after booking to arrange pick up.

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