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Tour Description
Begin your adventure in Marrakech and travel through sweeping landscapes to reach the Sahara Desert. On this private 3-day tour you’ll cross the High Atlas Mountains, visit the legendary Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, explore deep gorges and palm-lined valleys, and ride a camel across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset. Spend a night in a luxury desert camp under the stars, then continue through the Ziz Valley and cedar forests before ending in Fes. This journey offers comfort, culture and an unforgettable desert experience.
Highlights
- Driving through the High Atlas Mountains and over the Tizi-n-Tichka pass enjoying panoramic views
- Exploring the Hollywood movie darling, Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, and Kasbah Telouet
- Visiting the small museum of Kasbah Amredhil and wandering Skoura’s green oasis
- Driving off-road along the Valley of the Roses and the Road of 1000 Kasbahs
- Hiking the Dades Valley or in the Toudgha Gorges with a local guide, or stroll along the river
- Spending a wonderful night in a luxury desert camp at the foothill of the dunes of Erg Chebbi
- Sharing an evening of Berber music and drumming around a fire camp with the nomads
- Enjoying a sunset camel ride in the Erg Chebbi Dunes and take selfies wearing blue turbans
- Driving across the Middle Atlas Mountains and watching Barbary apes in the cedar forests near Ifrane
Included
- Transport in a private air-conditioned 4×4, Toyota Prado Tx or Deluxe Van and fuel
- Pick up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech and drop off at your hotel or riad in Fes
- Experienced local English/French/Spanish/Italian-speaking Berber and nomad driver/guide
- Accommodation in air-conditioned rooms/suites with a private bathroom
- The night in a luxury camp in Erg Chebbi with a private toilet and shower, lamps, traditional Moroccan handmade furnishings, and plenty of space
- All meals: breakfast, dinner – with vegetarian and vegan options available except lunches.
- A camel ride of about an hour – an hour & a half with a guide, and free sandboarding, if desired – just ask the camp staff
- The option to go to and return from the camp by 4×4
- Luggage service to the camp and all accommodation
- Berber drumming and music
- Free time to explore the sites such as Ait Ben Haddou, Ounila Valley, and Kasbah Amredhil in Skoura, for walks, photos, and tea/coffee breaks
- The opportunity to ask the driver to stop when and where you wish
- Entrance fees and local guide
- Tea, coffee, and mineral water in the desert
Excluded
- Lunches & beverages.
- Entrance fees to historical sites (That way we won’t charge you for sites you are not interested to visit).
Your Accommodations
Here are the accommodation options, ranging from excellent 4-star hotels to luxurious 5-star stays. Please note that bookings are made based on availability, and prices may vary depending on your exact travel dates.
- ● Hotel in Dades Valley (4-star)
- ● Luxury Desert Camp (5-star)
Best Prices
- 1 Person: 915 € (1 tent/room)
- 2 Persons: 450 € (1 tent/room)
- 3 Persons: 330 € (1 tent/room)
- 4 Persons: 270 € (2 tents/rooms)
- 5 Persons: 235 € (2 tents/rooms)
- 6 Persons: 210 € (3 tents/rooms)
- 7 Persons: 195 € (3 tents/rooms)
- 8 Persons: 180 € (4 tents/rooms)
Important Information
- Pick-up from Marrakech could be at the airport or any hotel in the area.
- Should you wish to tailor this private Morocco desert tour to your interests and timetable, please let us know.
- The above accommodations are not guaranteed in high season, the sooner you book the better chance we have to secure them.
- You can always consult your driver about leaving out some places in order to spend more time elsewhere.
- We require a 5% deposit of the total price to book the car, while the balance is cash or credit card to our office in Merzouga.
- We accept payment through PayPal, bank transfers in Europe, by credit card, or cash (USD, Euro, GBP, or MAD).
- Our prices are subject to an increase over the Christmas and New Year period.
- Also, due to globally increased fuel prices, you may receive a higher quotation in our correspondence during other seasons.
