Trip from marrakech to sahara desert: Merzouga, Ait Benhadou, Dades & Todra gorges (3 days)

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Duration

3 days

Age Range

3 to 91

Group Size

100 people

Tour Operator

Trek in Morocco

Excursion Highlights

  • Trek on camels to Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Explore Ait Benhaddou's ancient Kasbahs
  • Sleep under the stars at a desert camp
  • Cross the Atlas Mountains by minibus
  • Watch the sunrise over the Sahara Desert

Tour Languages

English (US, UK)

Itinerary

Departure from Marrakech at 7:00am on minibus and traveling over the Atlas Mountains, cross Tizi n’Tichka (2260m) the highest road mountain pass in Morocco, we enjoy spectacular views of the surroundings areas including the zigzagging road.

On the way to Ouarzazate, we have a visit to fortified and famous Ksars and Kasbahs of Aït Benhaddou. Continue the way and cross Ouarzazate and enjoy the beauty of Valley of the Roses and Kellat Mgouna, leave the main road and drive to Dades valley, visit and then continue through the small city of Tinghir to magnificent of Todra Gorges. Overnight at the hotel/Riad.

After morning meal at the hotel, visit of the Todra gorges and then way to Merzouga through several beautiful desert towns; Tinjdad, Erfoud and Rissani, arrival to Merzouga.

Get ready for the camel ride from Merzouga to Erg Chebbi (2hrs), overnight at the nomadic base camp in the heart of the highest dunes in Morocco (150m), possibility to see the sunset. Berber dinner, perhaps a little entertainment and drum party. You can choose to sleep under the stars or in tents at our desert base camp.

Wake up early to enjoy the views of sunrise in the desert, after morning meal, join the Camels again to ride back by a different way over the dunes to return to our waiting vehicle at Merzouga, way through Alnif, Tazzarine and a part of the long Draa valley before arriving to Agdez and then continue to Marrakech via Ouarzazate and Tizi n’Tichka pass (2260m). arrival to Marrakech around 8pm.

Tour Destinations on the Map

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- Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - Boumalne Dades - Todra Gorge - Erfoud - Merzouga - Erg Chebbi - Alnif - Tazzarine

Tour Includes

Tour Excludes

International flights are not included

Guide is not included

Insurance is not included

Other activities and services are not included

Transport is not included

Frequently asked questions

Yes, it is mandatory to have travel insurance for our tours. Yes, this will be accepted, however please read their product disclosure statement to verify that it provides adequate cover for the tour that you are looking into.

Yes, it requires 2 travellers for it to depart.

Know Before Your Trip

Time Zone: GMT+1 (UTC+1)

Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD)

Emergency: Police: 19, Ambulance: 15
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