5 day private tour from marrakech to Sahara
5 day private tour from marrakech to Sahara
Day 1 : Marrakech – Tizi -n-Tichka – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley/Gorges:
5 day from Marrakech Merzouga, We pick you up from the your Riad or Hotel and leave Marrakech to begin our tour in the Dades Valley. We pass through Tizi-n-Tishka in the high Atlas Mountains where we pause to appreciate the mountain views. We visit the Ait Ben Haddou village which is recognized by UNESCO as a world patrimony. It is famous as a backdrop for many films, including ‘Lawrence of Arabia’, ‘Gladiator’ and ‘Alexander’. We take lunch here before continuing on our way enjoying the natural beauty of the landscapes and historical monuments such as Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate and Roses Valley, which is renowned for the Festival of Roses. We also pass through the little Berber villages of Skoura and ‘El Kelaa des M’Gouna’ and ‘Boumalene Dades’. The latter is our final stop for the day. We shall stay overnight in a hotel which includes dinner and breakfast.
Day 2: Dades Gorges – Tenghir – Todra Gorges – Tinjdad – Erfoud – Rissani – Merzouga:
Today’s target point is arriving to Merzouga which is known for the highest sand dunes in North Africa. THE DESERT! It is called Erg Chebbi Sahara desert and it is about 20 kms long and 5 kms wide and is a unique, multifaceted environment. On our way, we will have the chance to see many oases such as the oasis of Tinjdad. We will continue our tour passing through the little Berber towns of Mellab and Touroug. Arrive to Rissani where we will have lunch. After this break, we will continue our way enjoying the green oasis of palm trees of Ziz –Tafilalet and the black Hamada before arriving to Merzouga. Later we will enjoy bathing in the warm waters as well as having a local dinner and listen to Berber music. Night in a Riad.
Day 3 : Tour around Erg Chebbi Desert by 4×4 – Merzouga – Camel Ride & Night in Desert:
After breakfast, you will go all the way round the dunes via the oasis of MERZOUGA, the nomadic depository, KHAMLIA village (Blacks’ village You’ll visit the Gnawa people, originally slaves brought from Sudan, to experience their music and lifestyle. Not far away there’s the lake of Merzouga, with its bird populations, you’ll leave for Rissani. Once called Sijilmassa, this was the meeting place for the salt caravans, coming from Timbuktu in Mali. Here you’ll walk through the souk, selling spices, vegetables and cloths. After a lunch pizza in Rissani you will travel back to your riad where where your camel will be awaiting you. After a glass of mint tea. After lunch we will make our way to start our camel trek. All unnecessary luggages can be left in safe rooms at the hotel. The 90 minute camel trek will take us to a Berber camp in the middle of the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, the highest in North Africa. The camp consists of several comfortable Berber tents equipped with mattresses and linen, a restaurant, a kitchen. The evening will consist of dinner followed by entertainment provided by Berber drums, ( unforgettable night).
Day 4 : Camel Trekking back to Merzouga – Berber Villages – Ouarzazate :
Before sunrise, you will be woken up to climb the sand dunes for fantastic photo opportunities. We will then make our way back to the hotel for showers and breakfast before we continue our journey to Ouarzazate, passing through Alnif, Tazzarine, Nkob, and the Draa Valley. We will spend the night in a guest house in Ouarzazate.
Day 5 : Ouarzazate – Berber Villages – Back to Marrakech trough Tizi-n-Tichka :
Leaving Ouarzazate in the Morning ,we will visit the majestic Atlas Mountains. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the highest road pass in Morocco Tizni Tichka 2260m high offering impressive views of valleys, mountains and many Berber villages nearby. arrive a in evening, End of Our Services .
Tour Includ :
– Tour in 4×4 vehicle/minibus with A/C
– Driver/Guide
– Fuel
– Hotel overnight stays (breakfast & dinner included)
– Camel ride
– 1 night in desert camp-Sandboarding in the dunes
Not included :
– Flight
– lunchs
– Drinks
Experience of our clients
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Calm, peaceful and enriching experience - It was a really nice experience !! After the travel with camels , we were very well received. These guys tell us a lot of stories about camels and land... read more of Merzouga, the tajine was one of the best that I have tasted, and the night sky was wonderful. I recommend highly.
3rd November 2021Sahara Desert Camp - The camp was beautiful and the rooms were I credibly nice. The food was amazing! 3 course meal! The drum circle around the fire was the most fun we’ve had... read more in Morocco so far! Would highly recommend!
9th November 2019 -
Great place great foods and Great experience! Everyone is so friendly! I come from japan and I will come here again.
14th January 2020We really liked it - I took my women here as a surprise. After the dromedary ride finished, a pick-up truck came to pick us up. The driver learned it was a surprise for my... read more girlfriend so without me saying a word he and the staff in the camp arranged a little surprise for us on our arrival.
The room was really nice. I gotta remark it, it was really nice! It was clean and with the proper lights. The bathroom was so cool. Being in the desert of Sahara and having such a bathroom just makes it more special.
Only thing it'd add to the room would be a heater because it didn't have, nevertheless we were supplied with extra quilts.
The camp itself was really nice. Everything was on it's place.
We don't think the breakfast was any special. In fact was really basic for us. Whereas the lunch, we were expecting something better by the looks but we gotta admit, the pizza was really good and yet, it didn't fulfil our expectations of lunch. By the other hand, dinners were amazing. Really, the two dinner we had there, were amazing. They always made it really special. They cooked amazing.
The staff were really helpful always and the most important thing is that they did let us have our own space and enjoy ourselves. They played nice music at night after dinner.
The camp is well located so you gonna have really nice views for sunset and sunrise.
We'd definitely go back there some day!
26th February 2020Morocco - I went with my friends to the desert to camp because we wanted to explore and to experience the unique environment found in the Moroccan Southwest and its deserts.Amazing experience!!Thank... read more you very much!
9th January 2020