3 Days Sahara Desert Trips From Marrakesh

Marrakech, Morocco
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This short 3 days desert tour gives you a real feel of Morocco where you get to meet locals and see the south of the country. Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, Walk in the Todra gorge. Experience a camel trek at Merzouga and Erg Chebbi dunes. Dont hesitate to book this Marrakech to Merzouga trip in advance!

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech-Tizi N’tichka Pass-Ait Benhaddou-Ouarzazate-Kelaa M’gouna-Boumalne Dades.

Stop At: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, 31.047878164882086, -7.130255656201919, Ait Ben Haddou 45122 Morocco
Today, we pick you up from your Hotel in Marrakech, and departure to Ait Benhaddou over the mountains of high Atlas passing through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 m in altitude), visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and stop for lunch in a local restaurant.

In the Afternoon we will drive to Ouarzazate and stop near the atlas film studios for a photo then continue to the city center for a panoramic view of the kasbah of Taourirt.

After that you will head to Kalaa M’gouna or Boumalne du Dades for a night.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Dinner: dinner is included. vegetarian meals available
• Breakfast: Not included
Accommodation included: Auberge Panorama dades

Hotel Babylone Dades

Auberge Tifawen

Riad Ecobio

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Day 2: Kelaa M’gouna – Boumalne Dades – Todra Gorges-Tinejdad-Erfoud-Erg Chebbi (Merzouga).

Stop At: Gargantas del Todra, Tinerhir 45800 Morocco
This morning after breakfast in the hotel, driving towards Tineghir passing by Boumalne du Dades and stopping for a panoramic view of Dades valley.

Later on, we will continue to Todra gorges via Imider and Tineghir. Stopping along the way for photos and admiring the views. Arrival to Todra Gorges to enjoy its marvelous Canyons views while hiking on foot.

In the afternoon we continue to Tinejdad and have a break for lunch then to Erfoud where you will visit a local fossil craft workshop.

After that you will continue to the captivating dunes of Erg Chebbi, these dunes are called also Merzouga Dunes. Arrive to the hotel and get ready for a camel trek for an hour and half to enjoy the sunset. While on the back of your dromedary, you will continue to the camp for an overnight in traditional nomad tent.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: included
• Dinner: included
Accommodation included: standard camp by cafe dusud, yasmina,mohayut,tomboukto,...

Day 3: Merzouga – Marrakech/Fes

Stop At: Ifrane National Park, Ifrane Morocco
Wake up early morning to enjoy the sunrise on the top of the dune in the Sahara Desert then have your breakfast. After these beautiful moments, you will ride your camel back to the hotel where you can shower.

You will depart to Errachidia via Erfoud, Aoufous and the valley of Ziz then stopping for a panoramic view of the oasis of Aoufous in the Tafilalte region.

Continue to Midelt across the pass of Tizi N’talghamt and have lunch break. After lunch you will be driven to Fes (the medieval city) via the Cedar forest near Azrou and the mountain of the middle Atlas with the possibility to see the Barbary apes (monkies). You may have a stop in Ifrane (the Switzerland of Morocco) before arriving to Fes.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Included
No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • 3x Breakfast
  • 2x Dinner
  • Accommodation included: 2 nights

Exclusions

  • lunches, tipping, drinks

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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