If you're looking for a quick and comfortable break in Morocco that hits the highlights, this 3-day round trip adventure from Marrakech is just for you. Voyage into the Sahara's Erg Chebbi desert dunes by camel and camp under the stars. Visit the ancient ksar of Ait Benahaddou and the lush Todra Valley, where you'll get the chance to meet with change-making women working to improve the livelihoods of Moroccan families. You'll travel in comfortable private transport alongside a locally based licensed Intrepid leader who will offer incredible insight into local culture, history and geography along the way. This is just the quick trip to the Sahara you’re craving, stuffed with local flavour.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Breakfast at camp
✔ Todra Gorges visit
✔ Kasbah Ait Benhaddou visit
✔ Dinner at camp
✔ Lunch
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
✔ Accommodation: Camp site (1 night), Hotel (1 night)
✔ Sunrise dune walk
✔ Transport: Camel, Private Bus
✔ Tawesna association visit and lunch
✔ Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
✔ Sunset camel ride
✔ Local Amazigh Brunch in the valley
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✖ Gratuities
✖ Additional Food and drinks, unless specified
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Hotel Restaurant Cafe de France, J2G7+G2G Jamaa El-Fnna, Rue des Banques,, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
The bus will depart at 8 am sharp. Please arrive at the meeting place at least 15 min prior to departures to be able to finalize boarding.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
Marrakech, Todra George
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The bus will depart at 8 am sharp. Please arrive at the meeting place at least 15 min prior to departures to be able to finalize boarding.
Duration: 15 minutes
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Gargantas del Todra
Get right to it in Marrakech! Set off around 8 am in a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle along with the rest of your group, your dedicated driver and your certified locally-based leader. Today you're off to the Todra Valley in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Along the way, stop off at Ait Benhaddou, now a World Heritage Site but once an important caravan stop en route to the Sahara. Walk through the winding streets of the old town and stop into the Tawesna teahouse on the river, a social enterprise that supports local women and their children. After lunch, carry on to the Todra area and cap off your day with a dip in the hotel's pool.
Duration: 1 day
Merzouga
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Merzouga Desert
This morning, your leader will guide on you on a walk through the valley farmland towards the sandstone canyons of the Todra Gorges, which tower up to 400 metres high. Cap off your hike with a brunch picnic in the valley, featuring stuffed bread, mint tea and olive oil prepared by members of a local Amazigh (Berber) women’s association. Later, continue towards the Sahara on an approximately 5-hour drive from barren mountainsides to fertile valleys, arriving in the small Saharan settlement of Merzouga. Drop your bags and hop aboard a camel for a one-hour ride across the Erg Chebbi sand dunes to watch the sun set. Late, back at camp, fill up on a hearty Moroccan feast and spend the night in a simple but comfortable tent under the stars.
Duration: 1 day
Merzouga
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Merzouga Desert
Rise and shine early this morning and get yourself to the nearest dune for a spectacular sunrise over the Sahara. Once you’ve greeted the day, fuel up with a traditional breakfast at camp and begin your 10-hour return drive to Marrakech, where you’ll be dropped off and your adventure will come to an end.
Duration: 1 day
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Minimum age is 12 years. Children traveling with and adult must be 12 years or older
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Passport information and date of birth must be provided at time of booking for all participants
• Keep luggage to a minimum as you are expected to carry your own bags. We strongly recommend keeping the weight around 15kg / 33lb.
• Please note that accommodation on this trip is on a twin-share basis. Single travelers will be sharing a room with another single traveler of the same gender
• Travel insurance that covers medical expenses, including emergency repatriation, is required to participate on this tour; proof of insurance must be shown to your tour leader on the first day
• As Morocco has a tipping culture, travellers are expected to tip small amounts for most services, so please be prepared.
