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Escape the bustling streets of Marrakech for the stark beauty of the desert on this 3-day excursion to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi.

Cross the Atlas Mountains via the stunning Tizi-n-Tichka pass, explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, and visit the desert oasis of Skoura. Discover the Todra Gorge and the sacred city of Rissani before spending the night amid the stark beauty of the Sahara Desert.

This 3-day, 2-night excursion includes a driver-guide, 2 nights of accommodation (one in a desert camp), a camel trek, meals as per the itinerary, and round-trip air-conditioned transportation from your hotel.

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Itineraries

Day 1

Time : 7:00 am

Marrakech to Todra Gorge via Kasbah Ait Benhaddou

 

  • Departure: 7:00 AM from your hotel in Marrakech.
  • Drive: Through the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi-n-Tichka pass.
  • Stops:
    • Kasbah Ait Benhaddou: Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site and famous film location.
    • Ouarzazate: Quick visit and continue to Skoura oasis.
    • Boumalne Dades: Arrive in the evening and check into your hotel.
  • Accommodation: Kasbah Stay.
  • Meals: Lunch & Dinner.

Activities

Guided tour of Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, visit the Todra Gorge.

Day 2

Todra Gorge to Merzouga Desert Camp

 

  • Morning: Breakfast at the hotel in Boumalne Dades.
  • Drive: Along the Route of 1001 Kasbahs to the oasis of Tighir, then to the Todra Gorge.
  • Stops:
    • Todra Gorge: Walk in the oasis and explore the massive cliffs.
    • Rissani: Famous for its date market and starting point for ancient trade caravans.
    • Merzouga: Arrive at the lodge by the dunes.
  • Activities:
    • Camel Trek: Ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset.
    • Evening: Moroccan dinner under the stars, Berber music and drums.
  • Accommodation: Private Standard Tent.
  • Meals: Dinner.

Activities

Visit Erfoud, camel ride.

Day 3

Merzouga to Marrakech via Ouarzazate

 

  • Early Morning: Camel trek at sunrise.
  • Return: Breakfast and optional swim at the lodge.
  • Drive: Back to Marrakech, passing through Ouarzazate.
  • Stops:
    • Ouarzazate: Quick visit and lunch.
  • Arrival: Return to your hotel or Djemaa El Fna square around 8:00 PM.
  • Meals: Breakfast.
  • Activities: Dune surfing.
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses

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