Embark on a 4-day expedition from Marrakech to the Merzouga dunes, traversing the stunning landscape of the Atlas mountains. Experience a camel ride into the heart of the Merzouga desert and dwell for a night in an authentic camp amidst the sand dunes. The highlight of the trip is witnessing the sun falling and raising over the vast desert dunes.
MARRAKECH - TIZI-N - TICHKA - AIT BEN HADDOU - OUARZAZATE -Tinghir
Tinghir - Depart from your accommodation or next location in Marrakech around 7:00 am. Begin the journey from Marrakech to Tinghir, crossing the Tizi-n-Tichka Atlas pass with expansive views of the mountains and traditional High Atlas Berber villages. Continue to Kasbah Ait Benhaddou to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou. Enjoy lunch at Ait Benhaddou, then stop at a supermarket in Ouarzazate before proceeding to Tinghir. Overnight stay at a hotel with dinner and breakfast included.
TINGHIR - GORGE TODGHA & OASIS - TINEJDAD - ERFOUD - MERZOUGA
Merzouga - After breakfast, depart for the Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Pass through Berber villages, Todra Gorges, oasis, Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud, where you’ll experience the beginning of the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet. Continue to a hotel in Merzouga. After a brief rest, pack a small bag with essentials for the night in the desert, leaving the rest of your luggage at the hotel. Embark on a camel ride across the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, offering a perfect opportunity for sunset and sunrise photography. Upon reaching the camp, leave the camels and walk to the highest sand dunes for sandboarding and to watch the sunset. Spend the night in a camp (Berber nomad tents) with drum music in the heart of the Sahara.
MERZOUGA - VISIT OF NOMAD FAMILY & NIGHT IN THE DESERT CAMP
Merzouga Desert - Rise early to start the adventure. Head to the village of Khamlia to enjoy live Gnawa music. Follow a track to visit nomads, experiencing their lifestyle and enjoying a hot tea under Berber tents. Have a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, venture back into the sand dunes. Spend the night in the camp (4X4 vehicle not included).
MERZOUGA - Ifrane - Fes
Fes - After breakfast, camel trek back to the hotel at the dune line for a quick shower. Drive towards Fes, stopping to take in panoramic views over the Ziz Valley before crossing the High Atlas mountains again. Stop in Midelt for lunch. Pass through Azrou and Ifrane, with its vast cedar wood forest, to see the monkeys. Continue to the historic city of Fes.
- Sandboarding
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Camel rides for both sunset & sunrise (1 Camel each)
- 3 nights standard accommodations
- Surcharges on fuel
- Air conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Drinks
- tips
- personal expenses
- Kasbah entrance fees around 10 EUR per person
- film studio tickets 5 EUR per person
- Guide in Ait Ben Haddou Village between 2 to 3 EUR per person depends on how many people
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
