3 Days Group Budget Desert Tour with Luxury Camp
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مراكش
Embark on a thrilling 3-day group budget desert tour from Marrakech to Erg Chebbi dunes. Experience camel trekking, visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites, explore stunning valleys and canyons, and spend a night in a luxury desert camp.
Duration:
3 days
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
Marrakech To Tinghir via (Atlas Mountains
- Ait benhaddou
- Ouarzazate
- Dades Valley) ∼(330km / 7hr drive)
Dades Gorges -
- Departure from Marrakech at 7 am in the morning to Ouarzazate through the Tichka Pass (2260m above sea level)
- first stop for photos will be in Tichka, Or you will enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Berber villages below the Atlas Mountains.
- continue to visit the Ksabah of Ait ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- take the road to Ouarzazate
- The day continues to Skoura oasis and then to dades gorges through the rose valley,
- arrival at Tinghir where we will spend the night in a standard hotel.
Tinghir
- Todra Gorges
- Erg Chebbi ∼(270km / 5hr drive)
Merzouga Desert -
- Departure to the Erg Chebbi sahara desert in Merzouga after breakfast.
- pass through Todra Gorges, oasis, Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud,
- feel the beginning of the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet,
- continue to a Hotel in Merzouga, where you’ll take some of your luggage in a small bag (necessary for the night in the desert)
- ride camels on an adventure crossing the Erg Chebbi and
- walk to the highest sand dunes for sand boarding if boards are available
- watch the sunset,
- spend the night in a lux camp with drums and music in the middle of the Sahara.
Merzouga Dunes Back To Marrakech ∼(567km/ 10hr drive)
Marrakech -
- wake up to the sunrise in the sand dunes,
- breakfast and shower
- continuing our journey back to Marrakech.
- We’ll travel back through Berber villages
- reach Ouarzazate,
- your desert tour from Marrakesh will end around 7:30 PM in the afternoon,
- drop-off off at your hotel or the nearest accessible point to your riad.
What's Included
- Stay at Hotel Saghrou in Tinghir or similar.
- Overnight in a luxurious desert tent.
- Daily breakfast and dinner included.
- Air-conditioned minibus transport with fuel included.
- Camel ride adventure (one camel per person).
What's Not Included
- Lunches(10 to 15 euro per menu) and Drinks
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
- Local guide in Ait Benhaddou (optional 3 euro)
Additional Information
The 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Erg Chebbi dunes with camel trekking includes visits to Kasbah Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, as well as visits to the Rose and Dades valleys, the Toudra oasis, and the Toudra canyon, as well as a night in a desert camp under a Berber tent.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
✅Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi Ntichka Pass.
✅Visit the renowned Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
✅Visit the gorges of Todra and the oasis of Tinghir.
✅In Erg Chebbi, ride a camel to see the shifting colors of the sunset and sunrise.
✅Spend the night at a luxury desert camp
Location
Hôtel Restaurant Café de France
Rue des Banques
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(38 Ratings)
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Alina_d
Mar 12, 2024
This was one hell of an... - This was one hell of an experience! You can’t go to Morocco and not go to the Sahara! We crossed the Atlas Mountains and went into Sahara on a camel! It was cool and our guides were so nice and knowledgeable! They go out of their way to give you the best experience! We will go back!
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Ellieau7219mh
Feb 21, 2024
Best Vacation Ever - I HAD A FANTASTIC TIME! The luxury camp was definitely worth the extra money. The separate campsite and hotel room were fabulous and excellent quality. Our driver, Mahmoud, was literal legend. He wanted to show us nice spots along our drive, showed us his music, and also gave us some flexibility to our schedule. If you want to have a fabulous time in Morocco, book this tour and request Mahmoud!!
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D6233jnmarwaa
Feb 12, 2024
Unbelievable Experience for Group of Friends - Thank you Mahmoud! - My 7 friends and I took the 3 day Luxury Desert Group Budget Tour and we had the best time! We had an amazing experience and would highly recommend it. The service, accommodations, food, cultural sites, and activities were all incredible and more than worth the price we paid. Everything was well organized for us and it was just the right amount of time to see beautiful landscapes, cultural sights, and the dunes of Merzouga—truly a perfect itinerary from start to finish.
Our driver/ tour guide Mahmoud was the absolute BEST—please request him for your tour!!! He was so kind, friendly, informative, and made our experience 100x better. He took the time to thoroughly explain all of the sites that we stopped at, immersed us into the local culture, played arabic/berber music for us, and he made sure we were comfortable and having a great time the entirety of our trip!
The scenic drive with views of the Atlas Mountains, the stops at Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou Village, a UNESCO world heritage site (which was straight out of a movie), the Rose Valley and Berber villages—were some of the highlights of our trip even before were got to the Dunes of Merzouga Desert.
Our stay in the luxury tents in the Desert was comfortable and clean. It was set up so nicely and our night in the desert was truly unforgettable. We got to ride camels into the desert at sunset then got to dance and sing around the fire at night. We woke up for sunrise and it was truly unreal to see. Overall, my friends and I had such an amazing experience and would highly highly recommend this tour!!
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502madeleinel
Feb 6, 2024
Great value for the price, great guide - A great value for the price. Mahmoud our driver was very kind, personable, and made tons of extra stops along the way for us that we weren’t expecting, like the Argan oil cooperative, Rose Water cooperative, stopping at different viewpoints, buying dates from the best vendors, etc. He gave us good advice to not get scammed and tons of local recommendations.
The highlight of the trip was the sunset in the sand dunes, where you ride camels into the camp during sunset (and we also went sand boarding). The camp was the nicest glamping tent I’ve stayed in, and the buffet (and food both nights) was really delicious. Star gazing is incredible.
My only complaint would be don’t expect great food at the lunch stops, they were very touristy and the food was mediocre and a bit expensive (110-140 dirhams). It’s where all the tour groups go so not much to do about it, but it was a bit of a bummer to have 3 really mediocre lunches in a country with such good food!
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786vivianh
Feb 4, 2024
Must-do Tour! - Such an amazing experience seeing the Sahara Desert with good food, cultural visits, and beautiful people. Thank you Mahmoud for giving us the best tour ever.
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454marlenep
Feb 4, 2024
Marvelous - Mahmoud was the best Tour Guide!! Along the way we had many scenic rest stops and interesting things to see planned in. Everything about the tour was well organized and enjoyable. Good mix of organized activity and time to explore on your own. The other group was a big group of students who wanted to party at night, which was a fun time for us. Doesn’t she talk to her phone? Food was very good at the campsite and Riad. Had a really good time:) thanks Mahmoud!
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Jernew
Jan 16, 2024
Incredible Experience and Tour! - I loved this tour! We had 3 full days in the desert with an incredible guide, Ayoub, who took us to local cultural sites and stops. We had 2 tours - one of UNESCO Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou World Heritage Site and one of a local village and desert canyon. We also stopped throughout the desert, learning how local Berber women weave carpets, getting henna, and trying local cuisines. The camel rides and desert camp were amazing as well.
In terms of food and accommodations:
Luxury Camp vs Standard Camp: Luxury camp had much bigger tents with more beds, private bathroom & shower. Luxury camp also had separate dinner and breakfast with more courses and in a private area. Both camps were nice enough though and the group experiences (music around the fire, stargazing) were together.
Food was delicious and servings were plentiful. Lunch is not included but typically cost about 100 Dh (~10 euros) per day. A bit more expensive than a local lunch in the cities but completely reasonable.
Overall I would recommend this tour to anyone!
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Carlaustinyu
Oct 1, 2023
Wonderful Morocco! - My friends and I had one of our hest travels ever! Thank God we pushed thru with our trip! We had a very good driver/guide! (Abdel). 1 week in Morocco, with all the beautiful sights we went to, The Sahara Desert, the camel ride, sunrise and sunset in the desert just hits you differently. We got a package from the Tour, i didnt expect anything but all the hotels/Riads we’ve stayed for the night exceeded my expectations! They were all very nice places! We were all taken care of well by our guide, which is a plus! Will be back soon for more!
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Adema989
Jun 8, 2023
Desert tour Merzouga - The tour with Mahmoud was an enrichment. We have learned and seen a lot. Everything went as agreed. He explained everything to us and responded to our questions and requests. The organization was ideal. He was punctual and reliable. With the travelers he was very polite and friendly. The children liked him very much because he played with them and made jokes. We can really recommend him. We wish him all the best and thank him for the great time we had together. The car we were driven in was very well equipped and the driver was very focused. Breaks were taken. The individual sightseeing points were very interesting, informative and instructive. The restaurants selected were traditional, clean and affordable. Hotel and the tent in the desert were also very good. The food there was also traditional and delicious.
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Manjula_r
May 18, 2023
Fabulous Sahara - Truly one of my favourite travel experiences. My husband and I travel extensively, and can definitely recommend this tour. The whole tour was organised well. Our driver and guide, Hossein and Mohammed, were very pleasant and looked after each member of the party with due care and attention. We were picked up a 5 minute walk from our riad in the Medina. There’s a lot of driving but it’s still worth it. The rugged Todra Gorge was impressive. The camel ride was great fun. We opted for the luxury tent. The room was fab and spacious. The bathroom, shower and toilet were very clean - a fully equipped, flushing toilet and powerful hot shower. The Atlas Mountains, Todra Gorge, Tinghir and camel ride were my personal highlights. Hossein and Mohammed were loved by the whole group. A truly memorable trip.
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