Desert Trip 3days- Marrakesh to Marrakesh is short. Desert trips that will take you visiting the best attractions in the road toward Erg Chebbi Dunes. You will have many stops for panoramic viewpoints along the high atlas mountains to see and take pictures of some Berber villages on your way to visit The UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE KSAR AIT BEN HADDOU, after that you will continue to the Hollywood city of Morocco where you will have opportunity to visit ATLAS STUDIO in ouarzazate, then drive through Skoura oasis of palm trees, Valley of roses, Dads valley and gorges, a short hike at Todra Gorges ( Canyons)… Camel Ride to see Sunset at the top of the highest ERG CHEBBI DUNES with an overnight experiencing the peaceful of Sahara desert in a berber luxury camping, watching stars and listening to drums music. Also you will have time to have some fun doing some sportive adventures and activities on the dunes with like experience sand-boarding, ATV Quads, Buggies, Horse Ridine
The last day will be a long day driving from Sahara desert back to Marrakech, which will take you around 10-11 Hours’ drive so it’s not recommended for kids…So to avoid giving your children bad experience it will be better to extend your trip for more extra two days minimum.
Your journey begins with a 7:30 AM hotel pickup in Marrakech. You’ll cross the High Atlas Mountains to reach the UNESCO site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. Take a guided tour of this historic mud-brick fortress before having lunch in the village. The journey continues to Boumalne Dades through Ouarzazate along the “Road of 1000 Kasbahs.” You’ll arrive in time to photograph the sunset over the pink-hued Dades Valley. Spend the night at Kasbah Amazigh where dinner is included.
Start with breakfast then drive through Todra Gorge toward Merzouga. Bring extra water the final stretch gets very hot. You’ll reach the Sahara edge by late afternoon for your camel trek. A recent visitor noted: “Wear long pants for the camel ride and bring a light jacket. Desert nights get surprisingly cold. The sunset views over Erg Chebbi dunes are incredible.” Your night in the desert camp includes traditional music and dinner by the campfire. The tents offer proper beds and basic comfort. Many visitors say this night stands out as their favorite part of visiting Morocco.
Get up at 5:30 AM for a sunrise camel ride. After breakfast begin the 11-hour journey back to Marrakech. Your driver will stop every 2-3 hours. The route passes through different landscapes and small Berber villages. One traveler mentioned: “The return drive is long but our driver made frequent stops and explained local culture. Just be prepared for a full day of travel and bring snacks.” You should arrive in Marrakech around 7:00 PM.
Please note that our Marrakech to Fes Desert tour is private and not shared. It can be customized according to your schedule and interests.