Marrakech Trip Overview
Experience the magical Sahara desert and escape the busy streets of Marrakech’s Medina for the beauty of the desert during this 3-day excursion to Mezrouga and Erg Chebbi. Cross through the Atlas Mountains via the stunning Tizi-n-Tichka pass, explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Aït Benhaddou kashbah.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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Experience the magical Sahara desert and escape the busy streets of Marrakech’s Medina for the beauty of the desert during this 3-day excursion to Mezrouga and Erg Chebbi. Cross through the Atlas Mountains via the stunning Tizi-n-Tichka pass, explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Aït Benhaddou kashbah.
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi N’tichka Pass – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Kelaa M’gouna – Boumalne Du Dades
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
We pick you up from your Hotel in Marrakech or Marrakech airport, and departure to Ait Benhaddou over the mountains of high Atlas passing through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 m in altitude)
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
Stop at the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and stop for lunch in a local restaurant.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
After lunch, we will drive to Ouarzazate and stop near the atlas film studios for a photo
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Taourirt Kasbah, Avenue Mohammed V, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Continue to the city center for a panoramic view of the kasbah of Taourirt.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Boumalne Dades, Boumalne Dades, Souss-Massa
After we will head to Boumalne du Dades for an overnight stay with dinner.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Riad/Hotel in Dades Valley
Day 2: Kelaa M’gouna – Boumalne Du Dades – Todra Gorges – Tinejdad – Erfoud – Erg Chebbi (Merzouga)
Stop At: Tinghir, Morocco
After breakfast, we continue the journey driving towards Tineghir and stopping for a panoramic view of Dades valley.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gargantas del Todra, Tinerhir 45800 Morocco
We will continue to Todra gorges. Stopping along the way for photos and admiring the views. Arrive at Todra Gorges to enjoy its marvelous Canyons views.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Erfoud, Erfoud, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
In the afternoon we continue to Tinejdad and have a break for lunch then to Erfoud where you will visit a local fossil craft workshop.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Erg Chebbi Dunes, Morocco
We will continue to the captivating dunes of Erg Chebbi, these dunes are called also Merzouga Dunes.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Erg Chebbi, Erg Chebbi, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Camel trek to the luxury camp to enjoy the sunset. Upon arrival at camp you will be welcome with mint tea and shown to your private luxury camp for overnight stay and dinner included
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay at Luxury Camp in the middle of the Sahara
Day 3: Erg Chebbi (Merzouga) – Marrakech
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
After enjoying the amazing sunrise among the sand dunes and having breakfast, you start the journey directly back to Marrakech and have few stops on the way. Enjoying your lunch then we continue to the red city of Marrakech over the mountains of high Atlas passing through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 m in altitude).
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
