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Moroccan desert tour from Marrakech

Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech

275 € 310 € / per pers.*

This 4-days desert adventure starting from Marrakech to fully uncover the dunes of Erg Chebbi crossing Merzouga is indeed one of the best tour options to embark on your quest for exotic discoveries. Throughout this journey, you will have rare chances to see and admire the most charming places across the south of Morocco along with the unbounded magical desert sands. You will be amazed, in awe and wide-awake to not miss any of the beautiful landscapes that vary through the Atlas Mountains, valleys, oasis, palm groves, Kasbahs, and the Sahara dunes. A whole to-remember experience not to be missed at all!

  • 4 days / 3 nights

  • From Marrakech

  • Private

  • Any time

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Look up to the glorious Atlas Mountains and the highest Mountain pass of Tizi n'Tichka - Visit the iconic fortified Kasbah of Ait ben Haddou - Marvel at the expanse of Skoura`s Palm groves - Explore the town of Rissani and what remained of the medieval city Sijilmassa - Discover Tinghir Oasis and walk within the immense rocky cliffs of Todgha Gorges Admire the dramatic Mountain range of Boughafer- Ride a camel and witness the enchanting sunset and sunrise behind the dunes - Spend the night in a Berber tent nestled in Erg Chebbi - Stop and see the desert town Agdez - Enjoy a local lunch at an old Kasbah Tamnougalt

Your Itininary
Day 1: MARRAKECH – TELOUAT – AIT BEN HADDOU – OUARZAZATE - TINGHIR

Today`s morning, meet your driver, jump in your 4WD vehicle and hit the road towards the High Atlas Mountains and across Tizi n'Tichka, the highest Mountains Pass - 2.260 meters above sea level-, where you will have a short break to see the twisting roads down below. Afterwards, you head to Telouat to visit an ancient kasbah of Sultan Glaoui, then continue via an old caravan route to Kasbah Ait Benhaddou where you will have lunch and a pleasant walk within the walls of this UNESCO classified World Heritage Site. Next, we continue via the little Hollywood Ouarzazate and through the vast oasis of Skoura to end up in Tinghir. Enjoy an authentic local dinner and the night in your hotel.

Day 2: TINGHIR – ERFOUD – RISSANI – MERZOUGA DESERT

Have breakfast and leave Tinghir behind en route toward the Sahara. At the frontier of the desert, have a break in the small town of Rissani, built along the oasis near the medieval legendary trade city Sijilmassa. Have a bite for lunch, then keep on the journey until you reach the bumpy, rocky desert plateau of Merzouga. Hop on your camel and then venture into the desert while the sun is setting enticingly behind the dunes. Once you make it to your camp, meet Sahrawi people over traditional mint tea. Relish a locally made dinner around a campfire together with live songs by Berber nomads. Then, check into your tent and have a peaceful night in the heart of Erg Chebbi dunes.

Day 3: MERZOUGA DESERT – ALNIF – TAZARRINE - AGDZ

Rise early and enjoy a beautiful sunrise, after breakfast, and travel across Tafilalet, the mineral landscape of the mountain range of Boughafer and rocky desert routes to Alnif and Tazzarine. Have local lunch at leisure, then carry on your journey to N`kob, then via the amazing rich Daraa Valley to end up in the oases of Agdz. Have dinner and overnight in a guesthouse nestled in the heart of palm trees.

Day 4: AGDZ - MARRAKECH

Rise up, have your breakfast and have an early start on your trip back to Marrakech via the Anti-Atlas, until you reach Ouarzazate for a quick break then continue to the ochre city passing by the Tizi n'Tichka Mountain pass.

What`s included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver (gas included)

  • 2 nights in a beautiful Hotel or a Riad

  • 1 night in a Camp in Merzouga desert

  • camel ride

  • Stay and tourism promotion taxes

  • Half-board meals basis with dinners from the 1st day to breakfast on the 4th day

  • Our support

Not included
  • Lunches

  • Drinks

  • Tips

Booking conditions

The price shown is based on 4 travellers or more
Departure is guaranteed starting from 2 people
Your booking must be confirmed and organized at least 2 weeks in advance of your tour date

Frequently asked questions
How will we pay for this tour?

While you are making the booking, we request that you pay a 30% deposit of the total payment either by credit card, PayPal or a bank transfer. The remaining balance is to be paid on site only in cash. If you prefer to pay the total amount by credit card, PayPal or a bank transfer, you have to do so one month before your arrival in Morocco.

What type of luggage should we bring for this tour?

Preferably, you bring a bag that can carry 20kg maximum and a backpack for your personal items for easy access for the day.

How will we meet you?

Once you book your tour, one of our agents will arrange and communicate the time and meeting point. We will either meet you at the airport after you arrive, or we will pick you up from your accommodation on the departure day of your tour.

How to book this tour?

Departures are guaranteed starting from 2 travelers. It is simple and easy to book, you contact us by filling out the request form of the quote, then within 24 hours, we will send you a detailed quote along with steps to follow to make the reservation.

What to wear for this tour?

We advise you to bring light and soft (cotton) clothes, plus a short jacket, raincoat (During spring season) as well as a comfortable pair of sneakers.

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