Marrakech - Ourzazate - Dadès Gorges

Ait Ben Haddou - We Depart from Marrakech at 09h in a modern, air conditioned transportation. We travel over the Atlas mountains, enjoying the magnificent views of the surrounding countryside below and we visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. This journey takes approx 3h. From there, after our break, we continue to Ouarzazate (approx 1 hour or so) for lunch break & Sightseeing. Lunch is available in the local cafe’s. After lunch, we continue along the route of The Dades Valley to reach our guesthouse where we will stay for the night. The guesthouse offers Private ensuite rooms and an evening meal and breakfast are included. This day 6h driving

Dadès Gorges - Todra Gorges - Merzouga Desert

Merzouga Desert - The next morning we continue along the Dades valley, visiting Dades Gorge, Todra Gorge and other interesting sites, making our way to Merzouga. At Merzouga we explore the village and meet our Camels who will take us for 1 and a half hours into the Dunes to reach our desert camp at Erg Chebbi. Each person rides their own Camel . The Camel trek is usually just prior to sunset, so that you may enjoy the sun setting over the landscape from the top of the Dunes. Once we arrive at the Desert camp, we are greeted with a cup of delicious hot minty tea and we spend the evening under the stars, on the dunes and beside the warmth of the fireside. We enjoy a locally cooked meal, (A vegetarians are catered for with vegetable tagine), a drum party and story swapping. The camp has toilet facilities. Those that wish to can sleep directly under the stars, but there are Bivouacs for everyone. The stars in the desert are a great opportunity to see as their are no artificial, this day 5h driving

Sahara Desert - Draa valley - Marrakech

Marrakech - Wake up early , just prior to sunrise, we have a 1h30 camel ride at sunrise to explore the area further and we head back to Merzouga on our Camels. When we reach Merzouga, have breakfast & have the opportunity to shower and then we begin our journey through the stony desert and over the Atlas mountains, with plenty of stops for photos, exploring and lunch as we return to Marrakech. The usual arrival time in Marrakech is between 17:00hrs and 18:00hrs, this day 7 to 8h driving

• Accommodations
• Private transportation
• Dinner
• Speaking English French driver guide
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Breakfast
• Camel Ride in the desert

• Gratuities
• Drinks

Embarking on a camel journey into the vast Sahara Desert is an adventure to behold. The exquisite Moroccan desert offers a unique and unforgettable experience. Best of Merzouga encourages you to explore Erg Chebbi Dunes, alternatively known as the Dunes of Merzouga.

Everyone should make it a point to experience a Moroccan Sahara desert trip at least once. The journey, though demanding, is worth the endeavor, and you’re bound to be left with cherished recollections that will last a lifetime. Visualize yourself astride a camel, traversing through the vast Sahara. Nothing surrounds you except the gentle landing of your camel’s feet on the delicate sand. The sky is extensive and unclouded during the day, and at night it’s dressed with a million shining stars. It’s a serene and rarely experienced adventure, especially by those in the Western World.

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