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Private Merzouga Desert Trip 3 Days From Marrakesh
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Take a 3 day tour to Merzouga Erg Chebbi from Marrakech. Enjoy a camel ride during sunset and sunrise and an overnight stay in tents in a camp. See below for the full itinerary.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Spend the night in a Berber tent in the Sahara Desert
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the switch back Tizi n Tichka pass
- Experience the dunes of Merzouga from the back of a camel
- Marvel at the Berber villages on the mountain sides
- Go to the fortified village of Ait Benhaddou
- Cross the Draa and Dades Valleys
- See the dramatic canyon of the Dades Gorge
- Explore the Kasbah at Ait Benhaddou
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Marrakesh
Sightseeing. Departure from your riad or hotel on the early morning to the High Atlas, crossing the spectacular Tizi n ’Tichka Pass to reach the Kasbah of Ait Ben Addou. Visit the Kasbah. Lunch on site. Continuation of the excursion to the Merzouga desert via the Ouarzazate road. Visit of the Kasbah Taourirte. Road to Skoura and the Thousand Kasbahs, Crossing the Valley of the Roses before joining the Dades Valley and the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou then continue to the Dades Gorges.
Continued
Marrakesh
Overnight in Hotel Kasbah Lamrani (or similar) on half board.
Day 2
Marrakesh
Sightseeing at Berber village. Departure after breakfast, you will start your tour to visit the Todgha gorges and the palm grove of Tineghir, after we continue our journey to the great desert via Erfoud (the capital of fossils) Possibility to visit the fossil production workshop. After continuing our adventure trip to the impressive dunes of (Erg Chebbi) Merzouga, for a nice ride on a camel to cross the dunes to admire the sunset in the middle of the dunes. See the sand dunes and the desert landscape from a timeless perspective as you listen to the drums of the desert camp in the middle of the Sahara.
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Marrakesh
You will spend the night in a nomad tent. Enjoy dinner and live the atmosphere of Berber music around the campfire. Please note that bathroom facilities are shared.
Day 3
Marrakesh
Camel Ride. After the sumptuous sunrise, take part in a typical breakfast and return to the back of a camel towards Merzouga. Continuation of the road to Marrakech and crossing of the Berber villages of the Haut –Atlas. Arrive in the evening in Marrakech ... and that's the end of your excursion.
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Marrakesh
Admire the beautiful landscapes of the Sahara, oases, palm groves, and green valleys along the road back to Marrakech.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Camel ride
Not Included
Entrance fees Monuments Gratuities Meals not listed
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up from your hotel or any other Accommodation.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2021-10-04
5.00 / 5
I cannot say enough about how great our guide was. We actually became ill and did not make it out to the desert. Our guide stayed with us the whole time, took us to a clinic and pharmacy, and guided us safely back to Marrakech. He was very kind and patient the whole time. We truly appreciate him.
2018-01-07
5.00 / 5
Friendly and knowable guide. Great experience overall
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