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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€230This three-day, two-night desert safari from Marrakech crosses the southern mountains to reach Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes. The tour includes a camel ride through the Sahara desert, allowing time to explore the desert landscape away from usual routes. Accommodation is provided at a luxury camp in the desert, where dinner and breakfast are served. The vehicle used during the trip has air conditioning for comfort. Lunch and soft drinks are not included, and a local experienced guide is not provided as part of the tour. The total duration of the tour is about 72 hours.
Berber villages and Ait Ben Haddou
The visit begins at the Berber village of Ait Berka located at 1460 m altitude with panoramic views. Next, the route continues to Ait Ben Amer at 1550 m altitude. Afterward, the journey crosses the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi-n-Tichka pass at 2260 m altitude before reaching Ait Ben Haddou, a historical monument listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The stop at Ait Ben Haddou lasts three hours, including one and a half hours to visit the kasbah and one hour for the midday meal.
180 min
Ouarzazate medina and kasbah
Leaving Ait Ben Haddou, the journey reaches Ouarzazate city, referred to as Morocco's Hollywood. Visitors explore the old medina, including the Taourirt kasbah and the international cinema museum.
45 min
Kelaa M'Gouna and Dades Gorges
Following the visit, the trip proceeds to Kelaa M'Gouna, known as Morocco's flower capital, with stops for photographs. Continuing toward Dades Gorges, the route passes the village of Boumalne Dades, which offers three notable stops: the Dades valley, Kasbah Ait Youl, and the rock formations called the hands of the monkeys.
15 min
Boumalne Dades and Kasbah de Tessidrine
From the Capital of Roses, the trip heads to Boumalne Dades with stops at three locations: the Dades valley, Kasbah Ait Youl, and the area where mountains gather monkeys. The first night is spent at the traditional Kasbah de Tessidrine hotel, which is clean and secure.
20 min
Tinghir valleys and Todra Gorges
Early on the second day, after breakfast, the trip continues to the city of Tinghir and its surrounding valleys. A guided tour of the Tinghir valleys lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, followed by a visit to the Todra Gorges. Lunch is served in the same village before heading towards Merzouga.
120 min
Merzouga desert camp
Passing through Tin-n-Jdad, Rissani, and Erfoud, the journey arrives in Merzouga. The night is spent in nomadic tents located in the middle of the desert, accompanied by folk dances and traditional music. Visitors can observe panoramic views of the stars above the sand dunes before retiring to their beds.
900 min
Camel ride at sunset
A one-hour camel ride is offered to watch the sunset.
59 min
Return to Marrakech
In the morning, after breakfast at the hostel, the return trip to Marrakech begins. Arrival in Marrakech is expected around 7:30 pm.
540 min