Erg Chebbi in the Sahara Desert is the route you should use to get from Marrakech to Fes. Explore the walled settlement of Ait Benhaddou, which is on the list of World Heritage Sites, and take in the breathtaking vistas of the Atlas Mountains. Take a camel ride and spend the night in a nomad tent in the middle of the Erg Chebbi sand dunes.
• You will be met by your guide, and your camels will travel down the Draa River Valley as you make your way to the dunes from Marrakech, which is a journey that takes two days.
• ride a camel and spend the night in a desert tent • see canyons and gorges and explore palm orchards • have a romantic meal under the stars while listening to touareg music
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Transportation Insurance
✔ Air-conditioned car
✔ Overnight in desert camp. Camel ride (camel each).
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off. Professional driver/guide during the tour
✔ Accommodation as per itinerary (B=breakfast, D=dinner)
✖ Lunches and drinks
✖ Entrance fees (optional). Gratuities and personal expenses.
Pickup Locations
1. Stars Hotel
2. Riad Luciano Hotel & Spa
3. Riad Majia
4. Riad Hart Essoura
5. Hotel Riad Youssef
6. Happy Holiday Marrakech
7. Hotel Massimo Kech
8. Hotel Hicham
9. Ibis Hotel Essaouira
10. La Maison des Oliviers
11. Riad Jnane Salmaa
12. Riad Hissan
13. Riad Aladdin
14. Riad Palais Azukar
15. Riad Paula
16. Riad Aventurine
17. In Club Palmeraie Resorts
18. Apple Villa Isolee 51
19. La Villa Nomade
20. Dar Loula
Additional Info: We will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel or any other address inside the city of Marrakech that you give free of charge.
Itinerary
1
Marrakech
DAY 1: Marrakech to Telouat, then to Ait Ben Haddou, then to Ouarzazate, then to Boumalen Dadès (Dades Gorge).
After an early start, traverse the High Atlas Mountains to the 2260-meter-high Tizi n'Tichka pass.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
Continue on to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many films, including The Mummy, Gladiator, 7 Days in Tibet, Alexander the Great, and Babel, have been shot there.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Ouarzazate
Continue on to Ouarzazate, stopping at the Kasbah of Taourirt and the film studios if time allows. The trek then continues to the Dadès Valley along the Road of 1000 Kasbahs.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Dades Gorges
This route will take you past the beautiful village of Skoura as well as the rose-growing region of Kalaat M'Gouna. There will be supper and an overnight stay in Dades Gorge after arriving.
Duration: 2 hours
5
Gargantas del Todra
DAY 2: Boumalen Dades, Tinghir, Todra Gorge, Arfoud, and Merzouga Dunes.
Departure in the morning towards the Merzouga dunes. Following Tinghir, you will see the groves before venturing into the Todra Gorge. The limestone cliffs appear to be an aperture carved through the Todra Assif, which has dramatic peaks plunging to the river's bottom.
Duration: 2 hours
6
Merzouga
The peaks rise up to 300 meters above the Todra River, which flows from the High Atlas Mountains. You may simply stroll through the gorges and palm groves. After lunch, continue to the palm groves of Tinjedad, Touroug, and Erfoud.
The drive will next take you to Merzouga, where you will have a camel ride across the stunning dunes of Erg Chebbi and watch the sunset. Sand dunes are dynamic artworks shaped like draperies, with hues that vary depending on the intensity of the light. They exist as living walls beside the desert, with the highest reaching up to 150 meters in height. At night, nomadic tents are utilized for sleeping.
Duration: 4 hours
7
Azrou
Meet the wild Barbary apes in Azrou's cedar forest.
Duration: 30 minutes
8
Ifrane
Take a break in this lovely town and capture some stunning images.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Dress code is smart casual
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
