3 DAYS TRIP MERZOUGA TOUR (Desert-Sahara) FROM MARRAKECH

3 DAYS TRIP MERZOUGA TOUR (Desert-Sahara) FROM MARRAKECH

Pick-up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech

Transportation by modern, air-conditioned minibus (17 seats)

English / French-speaking driver/guide

Overnight stay in Tinghir (including dinner and breakfast)

Camel trek in Erg Chebbi to watch the sunset and sunrise

Overnight stay at "Auberge Sahara" desert camp at Erg Chebbi (including dinner and breakfast)

Bedding at both accommodations

Access to toilets and showers at both accommodations

Private room (Hotel Dades) and private tent (camp)

Itinerary

Day 1: Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Tinghir

Stop At: Jemaa el-Fnaa, 38 Jemaa el-Fna, Rue El Ksour, Marrakech Morocco
Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Tinghir

After an early departure from the Marrakech hotel, your journey begins by crossing the High Atlas Mountains past one Berber village after another to the UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, famous for its Kasbah and fortified village, and previously used as a set for some famous Hollywood epics as well as a backdrop for some fashion magazines photo shoots. After some leisure time to explore the village with its Kasbah, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant, then continue your drive through Ouarzazate, known as the Gate of the Sahara and onto Boumalne Dades, admiring the scenic drive along the road to Tinghir, where you can enjoy dinner and an overnight stop.
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Day 2: Tinghir - Todgha Gorges - Merzouga

Stop At: Todgha Gorge, R 703 near the town of Tinerhir, Tinerhir 45520 Morocco
Following breakfast, depart your hotel and drive to the dramatic Todgha Gorges, pausing for some free time to explore the canyons and enjoy lunch at a local café. Continue to Merzouga to meet your camel caravan. Then, experience the Erg Chebbi dunes on camelback and watch the sunset change the color of the sand. Reach your desert camp before nightfall and enjoy an authentic Moroccan dinner under the stars. Local nomads will provide the entertainment and show you how to play the Tam Tam drums. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stop.
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Day 3: Merzouga Ouarzazate - Marrakech

Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
Following an early wake up to watch the sunrise before breakfast (optional), ride your camel back to the main road. Your driver will be waiting to pick you up for the transfer back to Marrakech. Stop half-way for lunch in Ouarzazate.

You can also book upgrades for the night in the Bedouin camp as an optional extra. Upgrade to the deluxe desert camp with a luxury private tent complete with ensuite shower, bathroom facilities, and 5* amenities. These upgrades need to be booked per person.
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.