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Discover the Moroccan Desert on a 3 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. Spend the night at a Bedouin camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes. Ride a camel to watch the sunset and sunrise, and see the Kasbahs.

Highlights

• Discover the gates of the Sahara Desert at Ouarzazate
• Ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes on a camel,Spend the night at a Bedouin camp
• See the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben HaddouDrive across the High Atlas Mountains

Description

Discover the edge of the Sahara Desert on a three-day budget 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 under the stars.   Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Dades   Begin your journey by crossing The High Atlas Mountains past one Berber village after another to the UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou. This village is famous for its kasbah and fortified village and has been used as a set for some famous Hollywood epics and magazine photo shoots. After some leisure time, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and continue your drive through Ouarzazate, known as the Gate of the Sahara. Continue to Boumalne Dades, admiring the scenic drive along the Dades Valley, where you can enjoy dinner and rest for the night at Kasbah Amazigh or Hotel Chems.   Day 2: Dades - Todgha Gorges - Merzouga Following breakfast, depart from your hotel and drive to Tinghir and its dramatic Todgha Gorges, pausing for some free time to explore the canyons. Enjoy lunch at a local cafe and continue to Merzouga to meet your camel caravan. Experience the ride through the golden Erg Chebbi dunes on camelback and watch the mesmerizing sunset view. 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 traditional Tam Tam drums. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stop.   Day 3: Merzouga Ouarzazate - Marrakech Following an early wake-up to watch the sunrise before breakfast (optional), your driver will be waiting to pick you up for the transfer back to Marrakech. Stop halfway for lunch at a local restaurant. Get dropped off at your original departure point or Djemaa El Fna around 8 PM.   You can also book upgrades for the night in the Bedouin camp such as the deluxe desert camp with a luxury private tent complete with an ensuite shower, bathroom facilities, and 5-star amenities. These upgrades need to be booked per person.

Includes

Pickup and drop off. A/C modern minibus or mini-van, with an English/French-speaking driver/guide. 1st overnight in Hotel Kasbah Amazigh and similar (Private A/C ensuite room, double, triple, or family room). 2nd overnight camping in Auberge Sahara Desert camp (Private tent) 2 continental breakfasts. 2 dinners (vegetarian option available) swimming pool at the first and second day. Sunset and Sunrise camel Trekking in Erg Chebbi (One Camel each). Accommodation at hotel (toilets and showers inside rooms) Accommodation at desert camp (toilets outside, showers in lodge). Sand-boarding local guide at Todra Gorges Berber music show. chance to try on traditional Berber clothing and Henna. stops to take pictures in mesmerizing places.

Important Information

• - you can have a luxury camp at merzouga desert with extra fees that you can pay directly at the camp ( optional)

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund