Day 1: Marrakech to Ouarzazate and Dades Gorges
Ait Ben Haddou - Our journey starts at 7 a.m. from Marrakech to Dades Gorges across the Tizi-n-Tichka Atlas pass with its far-reaching views across the mountains, over to the traditional Berber village of Telouet. We’ll then continue to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, a spectacular fortified village (known as a ksour in the Maghreb). You’ll be able to have your lunch at Ait Benhaddou or Ouarzazate and we’ll then continue to Dades Valley where we’ll then spend the night in a riad/hotel.
Day 2: Dades Gorges to Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)
Gargantas del Todra - After breakfast, we’ll drive from Dades Valley to Todra gorges where we’ll get the chance for a short walk between the palm groves, then we’ll get back to the road and head off to the desert of Merzouga. We’ll then pass through traditional Berber villages until we reach Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud, where we’ll start to see the beginning of the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet.
At Merzouga we’ll find camels waiting to take us on an adventure through the golden dunes. We will spend the night in a well-equipped camp with traditional Berber drum music in the middle of the Sahara. You’ll be able to watch the desert sunset, and spend the night under the crystal clear stars in one of the nomad tents.
Day 3: Merzouga to the Draa Valley and Marrakech
Nkob - We recommend getting up early to see the sunrise on the third day. The sunrise in the desert is an explosion of colour, from deep reds to bright yellows and oranges, with shadows dancing around the dunes.
After watching the sunrise we’ll ride the camels back to Merzouga for breakfast and to freshen up with a shower. We then start our journey back to Marrakech through the Berber villages of Alnif, Tazarine, and N’kob where we stop for a traditional Berber lunch. We’ll then head through Draa valley until we get to Ouarzazate for a quick break, before continuing to Marrakech via Tichka-pass.
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Camel ride for 1 hour
- Gratuities
- Drinks
Southeast Morocco’s valleys offer breathtaking beauty, where the mountainous landscapes gradually transition into the immense Sahara desert. Our three-day Sahara excursion in Morocco unveils North Africa’s wonders, from the mighty Atlas Mountains to the fluctuating dunes of the Sahara. You’ll lodge in an authentic Berber camp and get the chance to ride a camel in the scorching desert heat, while also getting to see one of the most visually impressive natural phenomena: a sunrise in the desert.
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