Desert & Sahara
Merzouga desert in 3 days from Marrakech
Atlas mountains, kasbahs, gorges and a night in a Berber camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Duration3 days
- Start → EndMarrakech → Marrakech
- GroupMax. 16 people
- StatusAvailable
Tour overview
The ideal tour to discover the Sahara in a short time. Cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka pass, visit the ksar of Aït Ben Haddou, travel through the Dades and Todgha valleys before reaching the Erg Chebbi dunes on a camel.
A night in a Berber camp under the stars, sunset and sunrise over the dunes: a concentrate of emotions.
Highlights
- Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260 m)
- Ksar of Aït Ben Haddou (UNESCO)
- Todgha gorges
- Camel ride at sunset
- Night in a Berber camp in the dunes
Places visited
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1 Marrakech – Aït Ben Haddou – Dades valley
Early departure to the High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Visit of the ksar of Aït Ben Haddou, then drive to Ouarzazate and the Valley of the Roses to the Dades gorges.
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Day 2 Todgha gorges – Merzouga
Walk in the Todgha gorges, then through the oases to Merzouga. In the late afternoon, camel ride into Erg Chebbi to the camp.
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Day 3 Merzouga – Marrakech
Sunrise over the dunes, camel ride back to the village, then the long drive back to Marrakech with panoramic stops.
What’s included
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle with driver-guide
- Accommodation listed in the programme
- Breakfasts and dinners as indicated
- 7/7 WhatsApp assistance
- Camel ride
- Night in a Berber camp
Not included
- International flights
- Lunches (unless stated)
- Drinks and tips
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
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