Sahara Desert
Moroccan Sahara Experience
Marrakech, Ait Ben Haddou, Dades, Todra Gorges and a magical night in the Merzouga desert.
- Duration
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Price
- €250 per person
- Start
- Marrakech
- End
- Marrakech
- Style
- Group trip
Overview
Marrakech, Ait Ben Haddou, Dades, Todra Gorges and a magical night in the Merzouga desert.
- Multi-Day
- Sahara
Highlights
- Crossing the High Atlas and visiting Aït Ben Haddou
- Dades Valley and Todra Gorge
- Camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Night in a Sahara desert camp
- Sunrise, sandboarding and desert music
Itinerary
- Day1
Airport arrival, transfer to Hotel Ali, check-in and free time in the evening. Overnight: Hotel Ali, Marrakech.
- Stay
- Hotel Ali, Marrakech
- Day2
Breakfast at the hotel and early departure towards the desert. Cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass, visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, then continue through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses to Dades. Dinner included. Overnight: Hotel Amazigh, Dades.
- Stay
- Hotel Amazigh, Dades
- Day3
Breakfast, stop at the Todra Gorges, then continue to Rissani and Merzouga. Arrive at the Erg Chebbi dunes, camel ride to the camp, sandboarding and photos. Dinner + music + party + henna. Overnight: Global Desert Camp, Merzouga.
- Stay
- Global Desert Camp, Merzouga
- Day4
Sunrise over the dunes, breakfast at the camp, and return to Marrakech with scenic stops. Arrival in the afternoon/evening. Overnight: Hotel Ali, Marrakech.
- Stay
- Hotel Ali, Marrakech
- Day5
Breakfast at the hotel and airport transfer according to your flight time.
Celebrating your birthday during the trip? We organize a birthday party in the middle of the desert with cake and music at no extra cost!
Included / Not included
- Transfers: Airport ↔ Hotel ↔ Airport
- Transportation throughout the tour
- 2 nights in Marrakech, Hotel Ali (breakfast)
- 1 night in Dades, Hotel Amazigh (dinner + breakfast)
- 1 night in Merzouga, Global Desert Camp (dinner + party + breakfast)
- Camel ride to the desert camp
- One night in a Sahara desert camp
- Sandboarding
- Desert party
- Henna and traditional outfits
- Visit to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees not listed in the itinerary
- Tips, personal expenses and travel insurance
Accommodation
Hotel Ali (Marrakech), Hotel Amazigh (Dades), Global Desert Camp (Merzouga)
Transportation
A private air-conditioned vehicle (4x4, minivan or car depending on group size) with an experienced local driver. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or riad are included.
Route map
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Stops on this route
Tour questions
Yes. Every itinerary can be arranged as a private trip with your own vehicle and driver. Choose "Private" in the form or write to us on WhatsApp.
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