Marrakech & Erg Chebbi Desert Tour

The Marrakech to Erg Chebbi tour is a journey from the cultural heartbeat of vibrant Marrakech to the serene, majestic dunes of Erg Chebbi in the Sahara Desert. Highlights include exploring Marrakech’s historic sites, traversing the High Atlas Mountains, visiting traditional Berber villages, and embracing Sahara adventures like camel rides, stargazing, and overnight desert camping. This tour encapsulates the essence of Morocco’s rich culture and stunning landscapes.

DAY 1: MARRAKECH – ATLAS MOUNTAINS – AIT BENHADDOU – DADES GORGES

Your journey begins in Marrakech, where you’ll meet your guide and set off through the towering Atlas Mountains, ascending through the Tizi nTichka pass—the highest in Morocco at 2260m, renowned for its winding roads. Ample time is allocated for stops to soak in the stunning vistas. The adventure continues with a visit to the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou, a quintessential Berber kasbah, famed as the setting for blockbuster movies like Gladiator and The Mummy. This historic fort was a significant stop on the ancient Salt Road, where caravans transported valuable commodities like gold and ivory from Sub-Saharan Africa to Marrakech. After lunch in Ouarzazate, you’ll admire the scenery of traditional Berber villages en route to Boumalne Dades, located in the verdant Valley of Roses, where you’ll spend the night in a local Kasbah hotel.

DAY 2: DADES GORGES – TODRA GORGES – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA

After breakfast in the Dades Gorges, your second day takes you to the breathtaking Todra Gorge, a towering canyon known for its stunning rock formations. Post-lunch, the journey continues toward Erg Chebbi’s sweeping dunes, with a stopover in Merzouga. As the sun begins its descent, you’ll embark on a camel ride across the golden sands of Erg Chebbi, culminating at a traditional Berber desert camp. The night is spent under the stars, where you’ll partake in a cultural feast, complete with live Berber music, encapsulating the spirit of the desert.

DAY 3: MERZOUGA – AGDZ – ATLAS MOUNTAINS – MARRAKECH

As dawn breaks, you’ll journey back from the desert camp on dromedaries, returning to your hotel in Merzouga for a refreshing shower and a moment to relax. From there, the route takes you towards Ouarzazate, passing through the dramatic vistas of the High Atlas Mountains and the serene AGDZ village, showcasing the stark yet stunning contrasts of Morocco’s landscapes. Your adventure culminates with an evening arrival in Marrakech, approximately around 8:00 PM, bringing your extraordinary expedition full circle.

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Notes

• Children of all ages are welcome.
• Pets are allowed.
• This property doesn’t offer extra beds.
• There’s no age requirement for check-in.
• Check in from 12:00 until 15:00. Check out before 12:00.

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