Erg Chebbi Desert Experience: A 3-Day Exploration of Southern Morocco

Embark on a 3-day adventure through southern Morocco, exploring the vibrant Erg Chebbi desert near Merzouga. Discover the Dades and Todra Gorges, visit the iconic Kasbahs, and experience a magical night under the starry desert sky.

Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Day 1: Marrakech - High Atlas - Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Rose Valley - Dades Valley

Ait Ben Haddou - We will leave Marrakech at 8:00 am towards the High Atlas Mountains, passing through the Tizi N’Tichka pass at an altitude of 2260 meters, from which we will admire spectacular landscapes.
High Atlas Mountains - We will leave…

What's Included
  • Camel trek with a camel for each participant
  • Air-conditioned transportation via 4x4, minivan, or minibus
  • Includes two breakfasts
  • English-speaking driver available throughout the tour
  • Dinner included
  • Overnight stay in a traditional Desert Camp
  • Overnight accommodation in a Riad
  • Start your day with a provided breakfast
What's Not Included
  • Travel insurance.
  • Drinks
  • Lunches
  • Pick-up and drop-off from the riad/hotel ranges from €10 to €40, depending on the location.
  • Gratuities
  • Tickets and entrance to tourist sites.
Additional Information

This short 3 days / 2 nights tour will take you to discover southern Morocco and the immense and colorful Erg Chebbi desert near Merzouga.
Legend has it that when a wealthy local family refused hospitality to a poor woman and her son, God buried the whole family under mounds of sand in a location 50km south of Erfoud, now known as Erg Chebbi.
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Location
Argana
Znikat Rahba
The meeting point is at 8:00 on the front of Cafe Argana.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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T890ueelenab
Sep 25, 2024
Recommended trip the desert experience the best! - We did the 4 days and 3 nights tour, departure from Marrakech and arrival in Fes with Zakaria Ouaabi. The trip was very nice and fascinating. From the beginning Zakaria was very kind and helpful, trying to meet our requests and needs. The facilities where we slept and ate were all nice with friendly and helpful staff. The first at Riad Gabsi in the Dades Gorges has a spectacular view, although the dwell time is very short to enjoy it. The one in the desert Cherif Luxury Camp is small and cozy with all amenities. The last one near Merzouga Riad Caravasar is a gorgeous place with dunes views, a pool and wonderful peace! The places visited were beautiful and varied although a special mention goes to the desert. At least an hour and a half in the dunes before arriving at the Camp are worth the trip! Some stops along the way are a bit too touristy. In the desert area Zakaria took us to the Rissani Point of Sale accompanying us in shopping and also ordering madfona pizza eaten in a traditional cafe! Recommended trip with the driver Zakaria who in addition to driver was almost like a Guide! We felt like returning for a longer time in the desert area!
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Nicolacb6330rf
Sep 22, 2024
what a night! - We immersed ourselves 360o in the warm colors of this magnificent land: Morocco! A tour full of emotions, history and tradition made unique by the stops made in various points of the valley. To make everything more unique was the voice of this experience: our Guide Mohamed, a kind, intelligent man, linked to his land and very very very cautious. We didn't feel in danger with him for a second. Respectful of the street and the people with whom we stopped to share lunches, dinners and nights. Super recommended
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Giorgiob391
Sep 15, 2024
Highly recommended! - An unforgettable experience: we saw wonderful views and the dromedary rides (at sunset and dawn) and the night in the desert were unforgettable!! Highly recommended!!
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Giuliasw669cn
Sep 11, 2024
5-star experience - Wonderful experience and great places, I remember with pleasure Mohamed who is a very helpful person, speaks very good Italian and is very knowledgeable about the history of Morocco. He's a really good person. We recommend it to everyone.
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Veronicarg5670io
Sep 5, 2024
Tour in the desert - It was a wonderful experience! Well-organized tour that allows you to see the most significant places and ends with a dromedary walk through the dunes of Merzouga. A magical place! Everything was even more beautiful thanks to the presence of our Guide, Mohamed, a sunny guy and attentive to our needs. Highly recommended!
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Passenger34456179329
Sep 2, 2024
The mirage becomes reality - Wonderful holiday, many socio-cultural and historical stimuli to which I care a lot also for mine, and our training as a family. Even existential stimuli at various levels, with a 16-year-old daughter. All thanks to an exceptional unanguisa like 28-year-old Zakaria Ouaabi. To return!!
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9maruscas
Sep 2, 2024
Morocco: emotions and nature - The visit was unique. Unforgettable Places, Exceptional Zakaria Ouaabi Guide who accompanied us to authentic parts and other beautiful places. Unforgettable experience and lots of safety thanks to the extraordinary Guide. I enjoyed the silence of the desert, the many moments built by Guide in places of life. An anthropological and historical journey of great depth and humanity. Travel to repeat especially in the family and very formative for my teenage daughter
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388matildeu
Sep 2, 2024
explore Morocco!! - Very interesting and detailed visit. We saw different things and all interesting. The day was well divided into various activities and the Guide was very nice. Recommendation these experiences immensely.
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U5755rdstefanom
Aug 31, 2024
A wonderful journey to discover Morocco - The trip well organized, wonderful places to visit, hotel and friendly staff. The night in the desert was above our expectations! Thank you so much for the wonderful experience.
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Go29660930748
Aug 26, 2024
Morocco: a dream - It was a unique and unforgettable experience. We visited really magical and surreal places. It was really nice to share the culture and traditions of this wonderful country. I highly Recommendation this experience to those who love to travel and learn about different realities from their own. Our Guide Zakaria Ouaabi is a Berber boy who speaks very good Italian, really nice and helpful. Our adventure was so beautiful and full of details especially thanks to him, a very special person. These places stay in your heart. R.
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