Embark on a private 3-day desert tour from Marrakech, immersing yourself in Moroccan culture and history. Explore the stunning desert landscape, visit historical sites like Ait Benhaddou, and experience a camel ride through the dunes of Merzouga.
FES – IFRAN – AZROU – MIDELT -ERRACHIDIA ERFOUD - MERZOUGA
Fes - Early in the Morning, your tour with Bekben Travel begins, after the pick-up from your hotel or riad we begin a hassle-free drive in a comfortable vehicle to our next stop
Ifrane - you will pass by the Iframe village, also called the “Moroccan Switzerland” because of the architecture of its houses and because it is the most exclusive ski destination in the country.
Azrou - You will then stop at Azrou, one of the most famous Berber towns in Morocco, in this stop if time allows us, we will take some pictures of the Berber Monkeys in Cedar Forest if Azrou
Midelt - Halfway, you will stop for lunch in the town of Midelt, famous for its fossils and rocks, then continue towards Merzouga on the road.
Merzouga Desert - Stop to get a panoramic view of a huge oasis of the palm trees and reach to Merzouga in the afternoon. After having some mint tea, the guide and camels will be waiting to carry you across the sandy dunes of the erg-Chebbi. Enjoy the beauty of the sunset on the camel and after 1-hour, you will reach to the desert camp to spend the night in a Berber tent. At your desert shelter, your camels are hobbled and mint tea is served. After a wonderful dinner, watch the stars until you fall asleep.
MERZOUGA – TODRA VALLEY - DADES GEORGE
Merzouga Desert - Wake up early today to see an incredible sunrise over the dunes. This might as well be the best sunrise you have ever seen in your life. Have your breakfast in our camp then take your camels back to your driver
Todra River - Drive through the Anti-Atlas, also known as the Lesser Atlas, on your way to Ouarzazate. See Nkob village, known as the oasis with 45 kasbahs, en route. You can have your lunch at a restaurant in one of the kasbahs before continuing through the Draa Valley, past its date palms and its abandoned ksour and kasbahs.
Dades Gorges - See a beautiful sunset from the Atlas Mountains before you reach Ouarzazate. Check into the hotel on arrival to dades George and enjoy your dinner.
DADES VALLEY – OUARZAZAT - AIT BEN HADOU – MARRAKECH
Ouarzazate - After a delicious breakfast, depart for Ouarzazate, and travel the rugged Road of a Thousand Kasbahs that rise up like turreted sand castles along this ancient caravan trading route. This area has long been a popular location for Hollywood films such as The Last Temptation of Christ, Jewel of the Nile, and most recently Hideous Kinky. The central region is one of the most exciting and romantic destinations of Morocco nestled along rich river valleys, palmeries, and burnished mud-brick homes ablaze in vibrant color under the shelter of the blue desert sky.
Ait Ben Haddou - Visit the neighboring At Benhaddou. The ancient ksar, a UNESCO World Heritage monument, dated from the 11th century and played an essential role along the trans-Saharan commerce route. Climb to the ancient Granary for a great view of the kasbah and surrounding region. Fans of the series Game of Thrones may want to make the trip down to the river to visit the gates featured in the show.
Tizi n Tichka - Pass through the High Atlas and the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, along a road that climbs from the plains up to 2260m above sea level through small villages and waterfalls as well as the continuously changing landscape and colours of the beautiful mountains. Return to your hotel or riad in Marrakech at the end of the day.
Marrakech - drop off at your hotel or riad
- Private transportation
- 2 nights accommodation
- Dinner
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Luxury desert camps
- Lunch as gift on the first day
- Camel ride
- Lunch
This three-day, guided tour brings you face to face with the stunning desert landscape of Morocco and gives you the chance to learn more about this country’s history and culture. Having driven out of Marrakech on the first day of this trip, you will then head for the High Atlas Mountains en route to Boumalne Dades. Visit the famous kasbah (fortress) of Ait Benhaddou along the way. Up next on the itinerary are the dunes of Merzouga. Take a camel for a ride through the desert before heading for your camp. See sunrise over the desert before heading back to the final destination. We will drive you back to Marrakech via Tazarin and Draa Valley at the end of this trip.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
