3 Day Sahara Desert Tour
Description
Day 1: Marrakech - Aït Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - The Dadès Valley
At the scheduled time, we'll leave Marrakech behind to hit the road towards Ouarzazate. On the way, we'll cross the striking Atlas Mountains, crossing through the stunning Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass, 2,260 metres high.
At the midpoint of the journey, we'll arrive at the Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, a fortified city that has served as a filming location for movies such as Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven. You'll have approximately 2.5 hours here to explore this spectacular desert city and to have lunch.
The route then continues to Ouarzazate, where you'll have approximately half an hour to admire and take photos of the impressive Taourirt Kasbah.
Taking “The Road of a Thousand Kasbahs" towards Skoura, we'll then cross the Valley of the Roses to finally arrive at the Dadès Valley, where we'll spend the night.
Day 2: Dadès Valley - Todgha Gorges - Merzouga
After breakfast, we'll set off towards the Dadès Valley, crossing on the way the incredible Todgha Gorges, where we'll stay for a bit to enjoy the impressive landscape. Next, we move on in the direction of Merzouga, passing through the Jorf palm grove (which produces the best dates) and we'll stop for lunch before arriving at Erfoud, a village famous for its fossil fragments.
Having arrived in Merzouga, we'll swap our motor vehicles for camels to immerse ourselves in the desert and search for the Bedouin camp where we'll spend the night.
Here, soundtracked by desert silence, we'll enjoy one of the most authentic dinners in all of Morocco.
Day 3: Merzouga - Rissani - Alnif -Tizi n'Tichka - Ouarzazate - Marrakesh
If there's one unmissable sight in the desert, it's sunrise. Having enjoyed this tranquil moment, then we'll have breakfast at the camp and gather our strength for our last day.
Passing through the Tafilalet palm grove and Rissani village (from where Morocco’s ruling Alaouite dynasty comes) the tour continues through the acacia-covered plateaus and arrives at Alnif, where we take the road crossing the Anti Atlas mountain range. Through the remarkable mountainous passages of Tizi n'Tichka we'll arrive at Tinghir, (an important Amazigh village), and finally the Dades Valley.
Reaching Kalaat M'Gouna around midday, we'll stop for lunch and a well-earned rest, before we complete our return journey to Marrakesh via Ouarzazate, leaving you at your hotel at around 8:30 pm.
Accommodation
On the first night, we'll stay in Dades, and the accommodation will be the same for both standard and superior options. Among the options are Dar Essyaha, Hotel Babylon, Hotel Le Vieux Chateau, Kasbah Tifawen or similar.
On the second night, the tour will stay in the Merzouga camp. The difference between the standard and superior categories (Azawad Luxury Desert Camp or similar), is that in the standard camp the bathrooms and showers are in the communal tents, and in the superior camp each tent has a private bathroom with a shower.
The standard and superior camps are totally separate and, in addition to the distinction of the bathrooms, there are differences in the food you'll be served and the interior decoration of the haimas.
On the third day, the shower and breakfast will be at the camp in both categories.
For both categories, the rooms are doubles, triples, or family rooms if you prefer. If a single-person booking is made, a single supplement will be applied, as well as if someone in the group wishes to sleep in a single room.
Hotel pickup
If you're staying in the Medina, you must go to the meeting point. If you're staying outside the Medina, we'll pick you up free of charge at your hotel or riad. If the hotel is outside of Marrakech, the pickup will have a supplement of € 10 (US$ 10.70) to € 40 (US$ 42.70), depending on the distance.
Private tours
If you wish to do a 4-day private day trip with your partner, family or friends, check out our 4-Day Merzouga Desert Private Tour.
Price
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Duration
3 days.
Language
The activity takes place with a driver that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
Transport by 8 seater vehicle, minibus or bus
English–speaking driver
2 nights accommodation (hotel and Amazigh tent)
Breakfast and dinner
Sunrise and sunset camel rides
Pickup and drop–off hotels outside the historic centre
Towels in the accommodation
Shampoo (only in the Luxury category)
Wifi (only in the Luxury category)
Not included
Entrance fee for the Taourirt Kasbah: approx. € 7 (US$ 7.50)
Guide at Aït Benhaddou: € 2 (US$ 2.10) per person
Sunbeds
Air conditioning: € 30 (US$ 32) per person
Mineral water: between € 1 (US$ 1.10) and € 1.50 (US$ 1.60) per bottle of 1.5 liters
When to book?
You can book up until 12 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Maroc Expedition
Corporate name: Maroc Expedition Travel S.A.R.L
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Can children ride the camels?
A - Yes, although children under 10 must ride with their parent or guardian.
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Q - In which hotels is free pick up available?
A - We will contact you to specify the exact pick up time and place.
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Q - Is there WiFi available in the campsite?
A - WiFi is available in the luxury category, but you should be aware that it only works for receiving and sending messages. Therefore, we recommend that you purchase a SIM card for Internet access. Please be aware that Wifi isn't available at all campsites.
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Q - Are there plugs in the haimas in the standard camp?
A - No, only in the restaurant.
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Q - Is the transport air-conditioned?
A - Yes
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
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