5-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech with Erg Chebbi Camp
About This Tour
Experience the magic of southern Morocco on this 5-day Sahara Desert tour from Marrakech. Journey through the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains, visit the UNESC...
Duration: 5 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Marrakech, Taourirt, Ouarzazate, Tinghir, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Aït Benhaddou, Tizi n'Tichka, Atlas Mountains, Erg Chebbi, Skoura, Dadès Gorges · Languages: English, French, Spanish
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What's Included
- Air-conditioned private transport
- Driver speaking English, French, and Spanish
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Camel ride in the Sahara
- 4 nights of accommodation, including 2 nights at the desert camp
- 4 dinners and 4 breakfasts
Not Included
- Lunch, drinks, tips, and extras
- Entry fees
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Marrakech to Dades Gorges via Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate
Begin with pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech. Drive through the scenic Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260 meters) in the High Atlas Mountains. Drive through the scenic Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260 meters) in the High Atlas Mountains. Stop in Ait Barka Village for breakfast and photos. Stop in Ait Barka Village for breakfast and photos. Ascend through Berber villages to reach panoramic viewpoints in the Atlas range. Ascend through Berber villages to reach panoramic viewpoints in the Atlas range. Arrive at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou. Arrive at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou. Join a local guide to explore its ancient architecture and history. Join a local guide to explore its ancient architecture and history. Continue through Ouarzazate, the Skoura palm grove, and Rose Valley. Continue through Ouarzazate, the Skoura palm grove, and Rose Valley. Arrive in Dades Gorges and check in at a traditional Moroccan hotel. Arrive in Dades Gorges and check in at a traditional Moroccan hotel. Meals: Dinner includedAccommodation: Hotel in Dades Gorges
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2Day 02
Dades Valley to Merzouga via Todra Gorge and Tineghir
Enjoy breakfast with views of the Dades Valley. Drive along the Road of 1,000 Kasbahs, passing Berber villages. Drive along the Road of 1,000 Kasbahs, passing Berber villages. Explore the palm groves and Jewish quarter in Tineghir. Explore the palm groves and Jewish quarter in Tineghir. Trek through the towering Todra Gorges, reaching up to 300 meters high. Trek through the towering Todra Gorges, reaching up to 300 meters high. Continue to Merzouga at the edge of the Sahara Desert. Continue to Merzouga at the edge of the Sahara Desert. Ride camels through the dunes at sunset to reach your desert camp. Ride camels through the dunes at sunset to reach your desert camp. Spend the night in nomadic tents or under the stars with Berber music and drumming. Spend the night in nomadic tents or under the stars with Berber music and drumming. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner includedAccommodation: Desert camp in Erg Chebbi
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3Day 03
Erg Chebbi 4x4 Tour and Khamlia Village Experience
Begin with breakfast at the camp. Tour the Erg Chebbi dunes by 4x4 vehicle. Tour the Erg Chebbi dunes by 4x4 vehicle. Visit Khamlia Village to learn about Gnawa music and enjoy mint tea with a Berber family. Visit Khamlia Village to learn about Gnawa music and enjoy mint tea with a Berber family. Explore the Oasis of Merzouga and discover its traditional irrigation system. Explore the Oasis of Merzouga and discover its traditional irrigation system. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Choose optional activities:Try sandboarding on the dunes.Go on an ATV or buggy adventure through the desert. Choose optional activities: Try sandboarding on the dunes. Try sandboarding on the dunes. Go on an ATV or buggy adventure through the desert. Go on an ATV or buggy adventure through the desert. In the afternoon, ride camels once again to the heart of the dunes. In the afternoon, ride camels once again to the heart of the dunes. Spend another night in the desert camp with Berber music and stargazing. Spend another night in the desert camp with Berber music and stargazing. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner includedAccommodation: Desert camp in Erg Chebbi
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4Day 04
Merzouga to Ouarzazate via Nkob and Draa Valley
Wake early to watch the sunrise over the Sahara dunes. Return to Merzouga village by camel. Return to Merzouga village by camel. Rejoin your driver and continue the journey to Ouarzazate via Nkob and the Draa Valley. Rejoin your driver and continue the journey to Ouarzazate via Nkob and the Draa Valley. Visit Nkob, known for having more than forty traditional kasbahs. Visit Nkob, known for having more than forty traditional kasbahs. Drive along the Draa Valley, the largest palm grove in Morocco, stretching over 200 kilometers. Drive along the Draa Valley, the largest palm grove in Morocco, stretching over 200 kilometers. Arrive in Ouarzazate and check in at a riad or hotel. Arrive in Ouarzazate and check in at a riad or hotel. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner includedAccommodation: Hotel / Riad in Ouarzazate
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5Day 05
Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Telouet and the Atlas Mountains
After breakfast, visit the historic Kasbah of Taourirt, former seat of the Glaoui family. Explore Atlas Film Studios, where many Hollywood movies and series were filmed. Explore Atlas Film Studios, where many Hollywood movies and series were filmed. Continue the journey through the High Atlas Mountains. Continue the journey through the High Atlas Mountains. Stop at Kasbah Telouet (Glaoui Palace), a former caravan route stronghold. Stop at Kasbah Telouet (Glaoui Palace), a former caravan route stronghold. Enjoy lunch in the Atlas Mountains. Enjoy lunch in the Atlas Mountains. Drive back to Marrakech in the afternoon. Drive back to Marrakech in the afternoon. End of the Morocco Sahara Desert Tour. End of the Morocco Sahara Desert Tour. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch includedAccommodation: Not included
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Hôtel Tazi, Passage Prince Moulay Rachid, Marrakech, Maroc · Tour start: Marrakech, Maroc — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.