GROUP 3 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA
Riding A Camel In Erg Chebbi And Sleeping In A Desert Camp Surrounded By 200m High Sand Dunes Is Now Possible. On A Shared Budget 3 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga . In A Shared Small Group Desert Trip From Marrakech. While Still Enjoying The Comfort Of An A/C Deluxe Minibus, And Ensuite Private Rooms And Tents.
Day 1: Marrakech – Tinghir ( 6h:30min hours drive )
After an early pick up from your hotel or riad, your journey will begin by crossing the High Atlas Mountains. past one Berber village another to the UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, famous for its Kasbah and fortified village. previously used as a set for some famous Hollywood epics as well as a backdrop for some fashion magazines photo shoots.
we will spend some time at leisure to explore the village with its Kasbah, we will continue to Ouarzazate, also known as the Gate of the Sahara. After lunch at leisure, we will continue to Boumalne Dades via the Valley of the roses.
Upon arrival to Boumalne Dades, we will deviate into a secondary road to Dades Canyons From here, we will enjoy an amazing Rocks formation and fortified Kasbahs scenery along the Dades river, with the sunset as a backdrop.
when we stop at the canyons for a drink or to admire the majestic scenery, we continue to our hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Tinghir – Todra valley
This day After breakfast, our journey will begin with a drive along the road of 1001 Kasbahs to Tinghir. a small oasis town, famous for its canyons and river.
We will continue to Todgha gorges, where we will have some time at leisure to explore the oasis and the canyons, as well as to have lunch at leisure at a local café.
Early in the afternoon, we will continue to Merzouga, where our camel caravan will be waiting for us. Upon arrival, we will have a camel trek adventure Erg Chebbi sand dunes for a spectacular sunset watch over the colour changing sand dunes.
We should reach our Sahara desert camp just before darkness. A Moroccan dinner will be served under the stars. Don’t forget to entertain yourselves tonight with the local nomad’s hosts showing you how to play their Tam Tam drums next to the campfire.
Day 3: Merzouga
Optional early wake-up call to watch the sunrise before breakfast. Ride your camels back to the main road, where your driver will be waiting for you.
Today, long hours driving will be involved to reach Marrakech. You will stop halfway for lunch in Ouarzazate before you continue to Marrakech. Your shared 3 days desert tour from Marrakech will end late in the afternoon. with a drop off at your hotel or the nearest accessible point to your riad.
Including:
- Pick-up from your hotel in Marrakech
- Transportation by modern, air-conditioned minibus
- Overnight stay in Tinghir at Hotel Bougafer 4* (including dinner and breakfast)
- English / French-speaking driver/guide
- Camel trek in Erg Chebbi to watch the sunset and sunrise
- Overnight stay at « Auberge Sahara » desert camp at Erg Chebbi (including dinner and breakfast)
- Bedding at both accommodations
- Access to toilets and showers available
- English / French-speaking driver/guide
Not included
- International flights
- Meals not mentioned in the program as well as drinks
- Visiting and entrance fees to museums, gardens, parks …
- Tips
- Options and extensions