4 Days Roadtrip to the Sahara, Erg Chebbi / Merzouga
Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Dades and Todra Gorge
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Ait Benhaddou, Kasbah Taourirte, Todra and Dades Gorge
- 1 night in a luxury tent in the desert
- Camel ride to the desert camp
- Try some camel milk en route
Day 1: Marrakech - Ouarzazate
After an early breakfast you will be picked up from your accommodation in Marrakech to start the adventure in an air-conditioned 4x4 or minibus. We cross the Atlas Mountains and the amazing Tizi-n-Tichka pass, having beautiful scenery on the way with photo stops.
At lunch time we will arrive at Ait Ben Haddou, the UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. There will be time to explore the fortified village (ksar), which is a great example of earthen clay architecture. Films like ‘Gladiator’, ‘Marco Polo’, ‘Son of God’ and many more have been shot here.
We continue our trip to Ouarzazate to visit the big film studio – Hollywood of Morocco!
Overnight stay on half-board in a hotel out of town.
Day 2: Ouarzazate – Merzouga
After breakfast we continue our way. Next stop is the visit of the famous Todgha Gorge (ravine).
We will have lunch here and afterwards we will head straight on to the Merzouga desert, where the camels are already waiting to take us to the luxury camp.
Climb on top of the dunes and enjoy the sunset! After dinner you can listen to the drums and the songs of the local staff under the starry sky! A magical experience!
We will spend the night in a luxury tents, all equipped with private shower and WC.
Overnight stay on half-board.
Day 3: Merzouga - Dades
If you want to admire the sunrise in the desert, you have to wake up early and climb on top of the dunes. It is really worth to get up early!
After breakfast in the camp you can try sand-boarding down the dunes. And then we have to return on camel to continue our trip by minibus.
On our way to today’s destination – Dades Valley, we will stop at a camel farm, where you have the opportunity to taste some camel milk.
Lunch will be en-route.
Overnight stay on half-board.
Day 4: Dades – Marrakech
Today our adventure comes to an end and we return to Marrakech. Our way leads us through the Valley of Roses, where you can optionally visit a Rose Cooperative.
Lunch en-route
Arrival at Marrakech at about 6 pm, depending on the stops on the way.
Check-In at your accommodation.
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
- Private transfer in air-conditioned 4x4 or minibus
- English and French speaking driver
- 3 nighs on half-board (1 night in a luxury desert tent)
- Visit of a camel farm
Prices:
Prices depend on number of persons. Please do not hesitate to contact us - we will submit your individual offer as quickly as possible.
Notes:
- We will leave at about 8 am from your hotel in Marrakech.
- Don't forget sunglasses, sunprotection etc. and wear comfortable clothes.
- Trainers are recommended.
- Dont't forget a backpack for your personal items for the night in the Sahara.
- Please note that we currently are able to accept cash payment in MAD only.