Moroccan Desert Luxury Small-Group Tour with Private Stay
Why we love it?
The Moroccan Desert Luxury Small-Group Tour offers a unique three-day experience for travelers seeking both adventure and comfort in the Sahara. Participants will explore the stunning landscapes of the desert, guided by an experienced driver, while enjoying the luxury of private accommodations. Ideal for those who appreciate a blend of cultural immersion and natural beauty, this tour includes meals, a traditional scarf for protection against the desert sun, and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle. The small group setting allows for a more personalized experience, making it a distinctive choice for those looking to delve into Morocco's rich desert heritage.
Inclusions
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Driver/guide
- Scarf
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Lunches and beverages
Itinerary
Day 3 Morocco desert tours
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Day 1: Marrakech to Dades Valley over the High Atlas Mountains and Ouarzazate (6 hours drive)
Pick up at 8:30 a.m. from Marrakech, and drive south through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’ Tichka mountain pass and local Berber villages to Ouarzazate. You will reach and visit the exotic Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou. After lunch your journey will take you to Ouarzazate center, where you can see the Atlas Studios, the largest movie studio in Africa and the Kasbah Tourirt, the residence of the Glaoui Dynasty. You will continue to Rose Valley and through Skoura Oasis and the Kasbah Amerhidil, located in Skoura River.
Overnight in the Rose valley at a local Kasbah.Day 2: Dades Valley to Erg Chebbi desert via Todra Gorges and Erfoud (5 hours drive)
Breakfast in the hotel. Your journey continues to Dades Gorges for spectacular views and a walk. You will drive back through Dades Valley to Todra Gorges via Boulman Dades, on the way you will stop for photos along Tinghir palm tree grove valley before you reach Todra Gorge, where you will have your free time to walk on your own along the Todra river. After a mint tea, you will drive to Merzouga desert passing by the Anti Atlas and Tafilalet Oasis to reach Erg Chebbi sand dunes for a camel trek and overnight in the middle of the dunes. Enjoy sunset in the top of the dunes and a local dinner and a drum party in a traditional Nomadic bivouac camp.Day 3: Erg Chebbi to Marrakech (9 hours drive)
Early morning wake-up to a spectacular sunrise in the desert, and then enjoy a mint tea before you return back by camel to the Kasbah hotel where you will have breakfast and shower. Then continue to Marrakech over the High Atlas Mountains and the local villages. Arrival at Marrakech early evening. (Plz noted that the drive from Erg Chebbi desert to Marrakech on the last day is long and take 8-9 hours. If you have time we recommend 4 days 3 nights).
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Small bag/back-pack with belongings for bivouac overnight suggested as will be carried on the camel. All luggage can travel with you on tour, and bulk of luggage will be stored and secured at hotel bordering desert.
- Vehicle travel on day 3 back to Marrakech is 9-10 hours with stops
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Know Before You Go
- Infant seats available
- Public transportation nearby
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
