Adventure

From Marrakech: 3-Days Private Desert Tour

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Activity provider: Camel Safari Morocco
Adventure

From Marrakech: 3-Days Private Desert Tour

Activity provider: Camel Safari Morocco

From US$ 540 per person

Experience the magic of Morocco and drive over the Atlas Mountains on a three-day group tour to the Sahara Desert. Immerse yourself in a paradise of natural scenery, local and historic casbahs.

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Duration 3 days
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish, French, Arabic
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights
  • Explore the High Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert on a three-day trip from Marrakech
  • Visit Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Todra, and more
  • Ride a camel over Morocco's Erg Chebbi Dunes
  • Pick up insights from your expert guide
Full description
Embark on a three-day tour from Marrakech through the beautiful scenery of southern Morocco. This journey passes through many interesting towns and villages, where you will get a look into authentic Moroccan life. Sleep in authentic nomad tents or under the stars. Day one: Marrakech - Tisi n'Tichka - Ait Ben Hadou - Ouarzazat - Skoura - Rose Valley Distance: 180 miles  Depart Marrakech and drive through the High Atlas Mountains, via the twisting Tizi n’ Tichka mountain pass to Ouarzazate. Visit the exotic Casbah of Aït Benhaddou, then continue to Ouarzazate center, where you can tour the Atlas Studios, the largest movie studio in Africa.  Enjoy lunch at the Casbah of Tourirt, the former residence of the Glaoui Dynasty. Continue to Rose Valley and the Casbah of Amerhidil in Skoura, situated by the Amerhidil River and one of the largest in Morocco. Settle in for the night in Rose Valley. Day two: Rose valley - Boumalen Dadès – Tinghir – Todra Gorge – Arfoud – Merzouga Dunes Distance: 167 miles After breakfast, depart for the Dadès Gorges and stop to enjoy the spectacular scenery while sipping on mint tea, also known as “Berber Whiskey.” Continue to Tinghir via Boulman Dadès, and see beautiful palm trees and lush landscapes. The journey then moves on the Todra Gorges for a leisurely lunch. After lunch, drive to Merzouga to trek by camel across the wind-blown Erg Chebbi Dunes, and to experience a classic Saharan desert straight from the picture books. Spend the evening in a bivouac (camp) with a typical Moroccan dinner. Sleep in a traditional nomadic tent in the dunes of Erg Chebbi under the stars. Day three: Erg Chebbi - Marrakech Distance: 347 miles Wake up early for the sunrise and a mint tea before a camel ride to a casbah hotel for breakfast and a shower. Then, return through the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech, where your adventure ends.
Includes
  • Pickup and drop-off from a meeting point in Marrakech
  • Private, multi language-speaking guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fuel
  • All breakfasts and dinners
  • Two nights of accommodation
  • Camel trekking
  • Drinks
  • Lunches
  • Optional suggested excursions (to reserve and pay for on the spot)
  • Single supplement: 10 EUR
  • Gratuities

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What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen

Know before you go

  •  This tour will take place rain or shine
  •  The last day from the desert to Marrakech is long, lasting 9-10 hours
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 3 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    5/5

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This tour was a really fantastic experience. I planned to visít a lot of place (Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Todgha Gorge, desert, etc.and this tour could realize my dream. Our guide was Youssef, he has got a very nice and helpful personality, we thank him a lot. I recommend everyone this tour. It was perfect in all details of it.

July 27, 2022

Lovely tour as the scenery is beautiful. However, too many unnecessary stops for too long.

June 4, 2022

Product ID: 30171