Merzouga Sahara Desert Trip from Marrakech
Merzouga Sahara Desert Trip from Marrakech
3 Days Starting and ending in Marrakech
Visiting: Marrakesh, Boumalne Dades, Merzouga
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 15
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
10-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Moroccan food, Halal
Tour operated in:
English , French , SpanishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
This wonderful Merzouga Sahara desert trip takes 3 days 2 nights. It starts from Marrakech and ends the day third in Marrakech.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Marrakesh — Ait Benhaddou — Ouarzazate — Dades Valley:
Location: Marrakesh
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
The tour departs from Marrakech. We will take the road through the Tizi- N-Tichka pass (2260m) in the Atlas Mountains. The road through the mountains will have beautiful landscapes with different colours and Berber villages along the way. We will be able to stop and take pictures.
The first break will be in AIT BARKA VILLAGE. It will be around 10:00AM to take beautiful pictures and relax and have breakfast. We will continue to ascend to the highest point of the Atlas Mountains through the Thicka pass where we will take a second break for more photos.
Arriving to AIT BEN HADOU! It is classified by UNESCO as a first world heritage. Here you will be guided by a local guide to explain the history of this amazing heritage AIT BEN HADOU. Then you will have free time for lunch and it will be around one hour.
You will continue via the rose valley, Skoura Palm Grove to Dades valley and gorges. The first night will be in a Moroccan typical hotel, located in the heart of Dades gorges at the south of Morocco. Dinner, Breakfast and overnight in Dades gorges are included.
Day 2 : Boumalne Dades — Todra Gorges — Merzouga Dunes
Location: Boumalne Dades
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After a traditional Moorish breakfast, we will depart from the hotel in Dades Gorges at 8 AM. We will take the road of 1000 kasbahs driving around the colourful Berber villages of Dades valley. 45 km further, you will get to Tineghir. It is famous by its beautiful palm groves and Jewish quarter. At arrival to Todra gorges (Todra) its free time to go on a trek along the canyons about 300 m high. It’s a preferred place by mountain climbers. After lunch, we will depart to the Erg Chebbi dunes in the Merzouga Sahara desert. Once you arrive to the dunes of Erg Chebbi, you will take a camel ride for 1h 30mins at sunset to get to the oasis where the camp is located. Spend the night in the bivouac amongst Sahara dunes in nomadic tents or outside under shooting stars. Play drums with the camel drivers. Dinner will be provided and overnight stay in Merzouga Sahara desert camp.
Day 3 : Merzouga — Rissani — Alnif — Tineghir — Dades — Ouarzazate — Marrakech.
Location: Merzouga
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early in the morning, you will wake up to enjoy the sunrise over the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Possibly the best moment of Merzouga desert. Followed by a traditional breakfast in the bivouac of Merzouga. Then you will ride camels back to meet your driver. Back to Marrakech via Rissani, Tineghir, Dades valley and Ouarzazate. You will have free time for lunch on the way. You will cross again the Tizi N’Tichka pass and Berber villages between Ouarzazate and Marrakech. Then the end of our desert trip in Marrakech.
What's Included
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Accommodation
First night in the Hotel in Dades and the second night in the Berber Camp in Sahara
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Meals – Half Board
Dinner X 2, Breakfast X 2.
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
included in the first night
What's Not Included
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Entrance Fees
Monuments entrance fees excluded
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Game Drives on Safari
Optional Extras
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Quad Bikes in Sahara
Enjoy adventure of Quad bikes in the dunes of the Sahara.
Check out our Q&As
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Euros, GB and USD
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Company Instant Book
yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Standard
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Do you pick up customers from the Hotel the departure day?
If the hotel is outside the Medina, then we pick up the customers.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
yes
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3 Stars
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No
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Does Camel ride included in Sahara?
Yes
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
no
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What is the tipping policy?
There is no specific amount
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
no need
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What is the maximum group size?
15
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
yes
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
yes
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
yes sure.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes in the hotel in the first night
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
All departure dates are guaranteed
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
No
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No
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