Explore the Sahara Desert 3 Days Tour From Marrakech
Overview
A trek in the Moroccan Sahara desert is definitely an experience everyone should have at least once in their lifetime. It is a journey well worth the effort and you will have fond memories to last you forever.
Imagine yourself on top a camel, trekking through the Sahara desert. There is nothing around you and all you can hear are the footsteps of the camel on the soft sand.
The sky is vast and clear in the day and filled with millions of bright stars at night. It is a very peaceful experience, one rarely known to most of the Western World.
This trek is for 3 days travelling from Marrakech to Ouarzazate, Dades Gorges, Tinghir, Merzouga Erg Chaabi, Draa Valley Ouarzazate and back to Marrakech doing lots of sightseeing by car before exploring the desert by Camel.
Spend one night in a guesthouse and one night under the stars in a luxury Desert Camp.
Highlights
- sahara desert camel trekking 3 days from marrakech
- Experience stunning desert sunrises and sunsets
- Sleep under the stars in a Desert Camp
Good to Know
Scheduling: Shared Tour
Languages offered on the Activity / Tour: English, French, Arabic, Spanish
Duration: 3 days
Instant Confirmation
Live GuideEnglish, French, Arabic, Spanish
Pick-up serviceyour hotel in marrakech
Easy CancellationThere is no cancellation fee once Customers Cancel at least 7 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 50% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 3 and 6 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 100% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 2 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Inclusions
- Camel rides in the desert
- English speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation in hotel and Desert Tent with half board
- Private transport to and from Marrakech
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Exclusions
- Travel Insurance
- Lunches
- Soft/alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities
What To Expect
Day 1: Marrakech - Ouarzazate- Dades Gorges
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 visiting 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 at the local cafes.
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.
Day 2: Dades Gorges - Tinghir - Merzouga Erg chaabi
The next morning we continue along the Dades valley, visiting Dades Gorge, Todra, 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 of Tagine or couscous (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 there are no artificial lights around and you can fully appreciate the glory of the skies above.
Day 3: Merzouga Erg chaabi - Draa valley ouarzazate - 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.
Pickup and Drop-off / Meeting Point
This map is provided by Google Maps, which may set its own cookies.
Know Before You Go
- Wear comfortable clothing for travelling and Camel ride
- Available all year round
- Starts and finishes in Marrakech City
- Trip Grade: Easy
Traveler reviews
No reviews yet. Travelers who book this tour can review it after their trip.