3-Day Marrakech Desert Tour with Aït Benhaddou and Erg Chebbi

3 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Embark on a 3-day adventure through Morocco's stunning landscapes from Marrakech to the desert. Explore the High Atlas Mountains, UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou, a...

Duration: 3 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Erfoud, Rissani, Aït Benhaddou, Erg Chebbi, Tinejdad, Skoura, Dadès Gorges · Languages: English, French

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What's Included

Private transport in a 4WD Land Cruiser
Professional guide/driver
1 night in a guesthouse in Dades Valley
1 night in a desert camp
2 dinners (1 in the guesthouse and 1 in the desert camp)
2 breakfasts (1 in the guesthouse and 1 in the desert camp)
Camel ride to and from the desert camp
Sandboarding on the Erg Chebbi dunes

Not Included

Lunches
Drinks
Tips for the guide/driver and local staff (optional)

Itinerary

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Day 01

Marrakech to Dades Valley via Aït Benhaddou and Ouarzazate

08:00 AM: Departure from Marrakech, driving through the High Atlas Mountains and crossing the Tizi n Tichka pass (2260 m). Morning stops: Visit Berber villages and take photos of the stunning mountain landscapes. Morning stops: Visit Berber villages and take photos of the stunning mountain landscapes. Midday: Arrive at Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore the fortified ksar on foot. Midday: Arrive at Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore the fortified ksar on foot. Lunch: Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Lunch: Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Afternoon: Visit the Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate, then continue to Dades Valley. Afternoon: Visit the Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate, then continue to Dades Valley. En route: Stop in Skoura to see the impressive 17th-century Amerhidl Kasbah and admire the lush oasis. En route: Stop in Skoura to see the impressive 17th-century Amerhidl Kasbah and admire the lush oasis. Evening: Arrive in Dades Valley for dinner and an overnight stay at a local hotel. Evening: Arrive in Dades Valley for dinner and an overnight stay at a local hotel.
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Day 02

Dades Gorge to Merzouga Desert Camp via Todra Gorge

Morning: After breakfast, visit the Dades Gorge, famous for its unique finger-shaped rock formations. Mid-morning: Drive to the Todra Gorge, a spectacular 300 m-deep canyon carved into red limestone, with free time to explore. Mid-morning: Drive to the Todra Gorge, a spectacular 300 m-deep canyon carved into red limestone, with free time to explore. Lunch: Stop in the town of Tinjdad for a traditional lunch. Lunch: Stop in the town of Tinjdad for a traditional lunch. Afternoon: Continue to Merzouga via Erfoud, known for its fossils. Afternoon: Continue to Merzouga via Erfoud, known for its fossils. Evening: Arrive in Merzouga, where camels will be waiting to take you on a 1.5-hour ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes. Evening: Arrive in Merzouga, where camels will be waiting to take you on a 1.5-hour ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes. Sunset: Arrive at your desert camp, climb the highest dune for a sunset view, or try sandboarding. Sunset: Arrive at your desert camp, climb the highest dune for a sunset view, or try sandboarding. Night: Enjoy a traditional Berber tagine dinner, followed by local entertainment with drums and singing around the campfire. Overnight in a nomad tent. Night: Enjoy a traditional Berber tagine dinner, followed by local entertainment with drums and singing around the campfire. Overnight in a nomad tent.
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Day 03

Merzouga to Marrakech via Rissani and Draa Valley

Early morning: Return by camel to Merzouga for breakfast and a shower. Morning: Depart in your 4x4 vehicle, traveling through the Draa Valley, famous for its date palms, and passing Rissani, Alnif, Tazzarine, and N'Kob, featured in the film Babel. Morning: Depart in your 4x4 vehicle, traveling through the Draa Valley, famous for its date palms, and passing Rissani, Alnif, Tazzarine, and N'Kob, featured in the film Babel. Lunch: Stop for lunch in N'Kob. Lunch: Stop for lunch in N'Kob. Afternoon: Continue through the Draa Valley, passing ancient kasbahs such as Tamnougalte and the Anti-Atlas Mountains. Afternoon: Continue through the Draa Valley, passing ancient kasbahs such as Tamnougalte and the Anti-Atlas Mountains. Evening: Arrive in Ouarzazate, cross the Tizi n Tinfifite pass (1660 m), and continue back to Marrakech, arriving in the evening. Evening: Arrive in Ouarzazate, cross the Tizi n Tinfifite pass (1660 m), and continue back to Marrakech, arriving in the evening. End of tour: Drop-off at your hotel or riad in Marrakech.