Marrakech Trip Overview
Experience the Moroccan Sahara Desert on a 3-day safari tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. Spend the night at a standard Bedouin camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes. Ride a camel to watch the sunset and sunrise. See the Kasbah of Ouarzazate, and much more.
Experience :
Drive across the High Atlas Mountains
See the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
Discover the gates of the Sahara Desert at Ouarzazate
Ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes on a camel
Enjoy an authentic Moroccan dinner under the stars
Spend the night at a Bedouin camp
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Experience the Moroccan Sahara Desert on a 3-day safari tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. Spend the night at a standard Bedouin camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes. Ride a camel to watch the sunset and sunrise. See the Kasbah of Ouarzazate, and much more.
Experience :
Drive across the High Atlas Mountains
See the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
Discover the gates of the Sahara Desert at Ouarzazate
Ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes on a camel
Enjoy an authentic Moroccan dinner under the stars
Spend the night at a Bedouin camp
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Tinghir
Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
After an early departure from the Marrakech hotel, your journey begins by crossing the High Atlas Mountains past one Berber village after another to the UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, famous for its Kasbah and fortified village, and previously used as a set for some famous Hollywood epics as well as a backdrop for some fashion magazines photoshoots. After some leisure time to explore the village with its Kasbah, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant, then continue your drive through Ouarzazate, known as the Gate of the Sahara and onto Boumalne Dades, admiring the scenic drive along the road to Tinghir, where you can enjoy dinner and an overnight stop.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel La Gazelle du Dades
Day 2: Tinghir – Todgha Gorges – Merzouga Desert
Pass By: Todgha Gorge, R 703 near the town of Tinerhir, Tinerhir 45520 Morocco
Following breakfast, depart your hotel and drive to the dramatic Todgha Gorges, pausing for some free time to explore the canyons and enjoy lunch at a local café. Continue to Merzouga to meet your camel caravan. Then, experience the Erg Chebbi dunes on camelback and watch the sunset change the color of the sand. Reach your desert camp before nightfall and enjoy an authentic Moroccan dinner under the stars. Local nomads will provide the entertainment and show you how to play the Tam Tam drums. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stop.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Privat Berber Camp
Day 3: Merzouga Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Pass By: Merzouga, Merzouga, Draa-Tafilalet
Following an early wake up to watch the sunrise before breakfast (optional), a driver will be waiting to pick you up for the transfer back to Marrakech. Stop half-way for lunch in Ouarzazate.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
