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3 days Sahara desert tour from Marrakesh with Luxury Camp

1. 3 days Sahara desert tour from Marrakesh with Luxury Camp

Day 1 : Marrakech – Ait ben haddou - Ouarzazate - Gorges of Dades pick you up from your Hotel in Marrakech at 7:30, and departure to Ait Benhaddou over the high Atlas Mountains; passing through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260m), visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and stop for lunch in a local restaurant. In the Afternoon we will drive to Ouarzazate and stop near the atlas film studios for a photo then continue to the city center for a panoramic view of the kasbah of Taourirt. After that you will head to Boumalne du Dades for a night.Dinner and overnight in the Hotel Day 2 : Gorges of Dades - Merzouga Desert - Berber camp Departure in the morning to go even further in the desert to Merzouga, on the road you will visit the valley of the thousand Kasbah, Tinghir, Gorges de Todra, Erfoud, Rissani and the magnificent oasis of Tifilalte, to finally reach erg Chabi in Merzouga. You will take a camel ride to admire the sunset and then join the bivouac where you will spend the night under the clear sky and full of stars. DAY-3 Merzouga Desert - Ouarzazate - Marrakesh Today, get ready for an early Erg Chebbi sunrise camel ride before you meet your guide. Drive back to Marrakech through the Volcanic landscapes of the Anti Atlas Mountains to the village of Nkob. Once in Ouarzazate, feel free to ask your driver to stop at the film Studios if you wish. You can have lunch at leisure in the city center. Early in the afternoon, continue your drive crossing the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi Ntichka pass. Your Private 3 days desert trip from merzouga to Marrakech will end at Marrakech City mid afternoon. 8h Drive

From Ouarzazate: Private 2-Day Tour to Erg Chegaga

2. From Ouarzazate: Private 2-Day Tour to Erg Chegaga

Day 1: Ouarzazate - Zagora - Mhamid - Erg Chegaga After pickup from your accommodation in Ouarzazate, choose your desired activity in the city. The Kasbah of Taourirt awaits the photographers, the film studios and the film museum are interesting for adults as well as for your kids. After, continue through the Draa valley in the direction of the desert. You'll have enough time to visit Zagora and its surroundings, such as the like the Jewish Quarter in Amzerou, and have a look at the huge palm groves. Afterwards, continue towards the desert to Mhamid. Along the way, stop at a 16th-century Saadian town called Tamegroute. There, visit an old coran library and a subterranean Kasbah. Mhamid is at the end of the Draa valley as well as the end of civilization. Have a picnic lunch in the desert and continue in the direction of Erg Chegaga, passing through Ouled Driss with its old Kasbah and then taking the 4x4 through the desert. Arrive in your desert camp before sunset. Hop on a camel and walk in the desert among the dunes with their diverse colors. You'll arrive back at the desert camp and spend the night in a nomad tent or under the shining stars in the middle of impressive sand dunes. A traditional dinner is served and you can spend the night watching for shooting stars or dance around the campfire to the beat of desert drums. Day 2: Erg Chegaga - Foum Zguid - Taznakht - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate After enjoying the sunrise at the top of the sand dunes, you’ll have breakfast in the desert camp before the journey with the 4x4 starts. Discover the old Paris-Dakar road to Foum Zguid and cross the Iriki Lake, which is a temporary wetland during rainy periods. In this national park, you’ll have the chance to spot some wild animals like lizards, snakes, gazelles and even hyenas with a little luck. Lunch will be served in the Berber village, Taznakht. This small town is famous for its berber carpets. You are welcome to attend a detailed demonstration of how the women of the area produce the colorful masterpieces, which can also bring some oriental flair to your house. Afterwards, continue to Aït-Ben-Haddou, the fortified clay city with numerous Ksars and Kasbahs where several famous movies such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven and Prince of Persia have been shot. Return to Ouarzazate with arrival at your hotel/riad at about 7:00 PM.

2-Day Luxury Sahara Desert Tour From Marrakech

3. 2-Day Luxury Sahara Desert Tour From Marrakech

Luxury Marrakech to Zagora 2 days desert tour is the most popular tour we offer because it is the best for travelers who don’t have time and like to sleep in tents,ride camels in a desert tour for a short period of time. Zagora is a rocky kind of desert, unlike the Erg Chebbi, it doesn't offer big dunes but this 2 days desert tour from Marrakech will give you the opportunity to have a memorable experience by passing through the high Atlas Mountains, admiring the amazing views of Draa valley, visiting the UNESCO world heritage sites which is Ait Benhaddou, riding camels and spending the night in the camp or under stars. Day 1 : Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - Draa Valley - Zagora Dunes In 2 days desert trip from Marrakech to Zagora, Our professional drivers will pick you up from your accommodation at 7:00 AM by an air-conditioned 4WD vehicle or minibus. First, we will cross the high Atlas Mountains by way of the Tizi-n-Tichka pass that overlooks the green mountains foothills to arrive at Ait Benhaddou Kasbah which is the UNESCO world heritage site where many famous Hollywood movies were filmed. For those who like natural beauty, you have to come to see a wondrous view from the highest hill. Afterward, we will stop at Ouarzazate, the Africa Hollywood, to visit Kasbah Taourirt and have lunch there. Then, we will drive through the oases of Draa Valley spread over 180 km. Finally, in the afternoon, we will be in Zagora where we will ride camels to reach our nomadic desert camp. Before sleeping in tents, we will enjoy a hot meal and some local music Day 2 : Zagora Dunes - Ouarzazate - Marrakech On the second day of 2 days Zagora desert tour you will be woken up before sunrise to enjoy the first fascinating glimpses of light rays that reveal the beginning of a new day, of a new experience. We will start our day with a traditional Berber breakfast in the bivouacs of Zagora, ride camels in order to get to our vehicles, go to Ouarzazate for lunch, then cross the High Atlas Mountains to be in Marrakech at 5 pm to end your 2 days Marrakech to Zagora desert tour

From Marrakech: 3-Day Sahara Desert Trip

4. From Marrakech: 3-Day Sahara Desert Trip

Start your trip with a morning pickup from you hotel in Marrakech. Drive through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass of the High Atlas Mountains and enjoy the remarkable views. Pass by Berber villages and arrive in the desert to see a riverside oasis and barren hillsides clustered with kasbahs. Stop for lunch and then drive a little further to the Valley of the Roses. Stop in the fortified village Ait-Ben-Haddou before ending the day in Dades. Enjoy an over night stay in a guesthouse there.  After breakfast, drive to the Todra Gorge and marvel at its depth. From here head out to the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Arriving at approximately 4:00 PM, take a short break before riding camels into the dunes. End your evening with a mesmerizing sunset and fantastic dinner before retiring into your Berber tent.  Wake up early to see a beautiful sunrise and have breakfast at the campsite. Ride the camels to a Moroccan inn and catch your ride back to Marrakech. Relax on your drive back and revisit the gorgeous views of the Tizi n’Tichka Pass.

Experience: Agafay Desert Dinner with Music and Fire Show

5. Experience: Agafay Desert Dinner with Music and Fire Show

Visit the Agafay Desert on a sunset tour from Marrakech. Discover breathtaking desert views with Berber villages and olive fields against the backdrop of the Atlas Mountains. Enjoy a camel ride and dinner under the desert stars. Get picked up from your hotel in Marrakech and take a minibus through the hills. After thirty minutes, you'll arrive at the camp, where you'll change into your Saharan outfit. Go on a 20-minute camel ride while admiring the desert scenery. Afterwards, sip on fresh mint tea and take in the sunset. After the sun has set, sit down to dinner under the clear night sky. Listen to music around a bonfire and take in the atmosphere as you enjoy your meal. When you're finished with dinner, you'll be dropped off back at your hotel in Marrakech.

From Marrakech: 3-Day Desert Tour to Fes

6. From Marrakech: 3-Day Desert Tour to Fes

Experience the grandeur of Morocco's imperial cities, Fes and Marrakech, on a guided 3-day tour and unveil their hidden treasures. Day 1: Marrakech — Ait Ben Haddou — Dades (1st night at Kasbah Amazigh) Begin your journey with an early morning pickup from your hotel or riad. Meet your driver and embark on a scenic drive across the High Atlas Mountains to the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. Take a guided walk in the village before continuing on to Ouarzazate for lunch. In the afternoon, travel northeast to Boumalne Dades, and enjoy a drive along the Dades River as the sun sets. Make a stop to take in the stunning views of the Dades valley, and end the day at a hotel in Kasbah Amazigh, where you will have dinner and spend the night. Day 2: Dades — Merzouga Begin your day by having breakfast at your hotel, then embark on a journey to Tinghir, an oasis town along the road of 1001 Kasbahs. Take a leisurely walk along the river bank for an hour before having lunch. In the afternoon, head to Merzouga where a camel caravan awaits to take you on a sunset ride through the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Once you reach the desert camp, enjoy a Moroccan dinner and entertainment by local nomads around a campfire. Afterwards, retire to your chosen accommodation, either a standard or luxury tent, with basic or extra comfort amenities respectively. Toilets are located outside, and there is a shared space to freshen up. Luxury tents are situated in a secluded and picturesque area with proper bedding, private tents, and flush toilets, hot showers, as well as a deluxe dinner and breakfast Day 3: Merzouga — Fes Experience the sunrise, if you choose, with the assistance of your desert camp hosts. After breakfast, embark on a drive along the Ziz River, featuring an oasis lined with palm trees and fortified castles, to Midelt, a small town in the Atlas Mountains, where you will have lunch. In the afternoon, journey through the Middle Atlas Mountains towards Fes, witnessing a significant change in the scenery from the rocky and arid landscapes to snow-capped mountains, cedar forests, and lush vegetation. Conclude your Marrakech to Fes desert tour transfer by bus or taxi as you will be dropped off at your riad or hotel in Fes.

From Marrakech: 3-Day Desert Tour to Fes with Accommodation

7. From Marrakech: 3-Day Desert Tour to Fes with Accommodation

Experience the grandeur of Morocco's imperial cities, Fes and Marrakech, on a guided 3-day tour and unveil their hidden treasures. Day 1: Marrakech — Ait Ben Haddou — Dades (1st night at Kasbah Amazigh) Begin your journey with an early morning pickup from your hotel or riad. Meet your driver and embark on a scenic drive across the High Atlas Mountains to the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. Take a guided walk in the village before continuing on to Ouarzazate for lunch. In the afternoon, travel northeast to Boumalne Dades, and enjoy a drive along the Dades River as the sun sets. Make a stop to take in the stunning views of the Dades valley, and end the day at a hotel in Kasbah Amazigh, where you will have dinner and spend the night. Day 2: Dades — Merzouga Begin your day by having breakfast at your hotel, then embark on a journey to Tinghir, an oasis town along the road of 1001 Kasbahs. Take a leisurely walk along the river bank for an hour before having lunch. In the afternoon, head to Merzouga where a camel caravan awaits to take you on a sunset ride through the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Once you reach the desert camp, enjoy a Moroccan dinner and entertainment by local nomads around a campfire. Afterwards, retire to your chosen accommodation, either a standard or luxury tent, with basic or extra comfort amenities respectively. Toilets are located outside, and there is a shared space to freshen up. Luxury tents are situated in a secluded and picturesque area with proper bedding, private tents, and flush toilets, hot showers, as well as a deluxe dinner and breakfast Day 3: Merzouga — Fes Experience the sunrise, if you choose, with the assistance of your desert camp hosts. After breakfast, embark on a drive along the Ziz River, featuring an oasis lined with palm trees and fortified castles, to Midelt, a small town in the Atlas Mountains, where you will have lunch. In the afternoon, journey through the Middle Atlas Mountains towards Fes, witnessing a significant change in the scenery from the rocky and arid landscapes to snow-capped mountains, cedar forests, and lush vegetation. Conclude your Marrakech to Fes desert tour in the early evening as you are dropped off at your riad or hotel in Fes.

desert tour from marrakech

8. desert tour from marrakech

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait ben haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura – Valley of Roses – Dades Gorges Leaving your accommodation in Marrakech towards the south, we cross the High Atlas mountain via Tizi n tichka. We will visit Telouet Kasbah, then we will go to Ait ben haddou village to discover the famous kasbah of Morocco. Then we will continue to Ouarzazate to discover the movies studios and the kasbah of Taourirt. Our Marrakech desert journey continues to the palm grove of Skoura, visit the Kasbah of Amridil. Then we continue towards the Gorges du Dades. We cross roses valley and we will follow that of gorges. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. Day 2: Dédes Gorges – Todra – Touroug – Erfoud – Merzouga In the morning after your breakfast, you will take beautiful pictures in the gorges, then we will continue our journey to the desert of Merzouga! We will have lunch in the Todra gorges. Then we will cross Touroug and Erfoud to arrive at the Merzouga desert. A camel guide will take you on camels to Erg Chebbi camp where you will spend the night in nomadic tents. You enjoy the charm of the sunset and a delicious dinner around the campfire. Sleep in nomadic tentses. Dinner and overnight at the tent. Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Tazarine – Nkob – Agdz – Ouarzazate – High Atlas Marrakech After the charm of the sunrise in the dunes we will ride camels at the foot of the dunes, then we will continue to Rissani to see the big market, from there we will continue to the palm grove of Tazarine, we will have lunch in Nkob, then we cross the valley from the Draa to reach Agdz, let’s visit the Kasbah Tamnougalt: The tighremt of Tamnougalt, influenced by the style of the kasbahs of the Glaoui, is totally built in adobe. We continue to Ouarzazate, we then cross the High Atlas mountain to reach Marrakech. We will drop you off at your accommodation in Marrakech.

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