Sahara Desert Comfort Trip 5D/4N
Embark on a 5-day adventure from Marrakech, journeying through the Atlas Mountains to the Merzouga Desert. Experience nomadic life in desert tents, ride camels across the iconic Erg Chebbi dunes, and visit famous film locations. This unforgettable tour blends adventure, culture, and the beauty of Morocco’s landscapes.
Detail about the package
Sahara Desert Comfort Trip 5d/4n
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime 5-day adventure from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert. This journey takes you through the stunning High Atlas Mountains, where you’ll pass through traditional Berber villages, ancient Kasbahs, and the famous Tizi-n-Tichka pass. Explore the film capital of Ouarzazate, the lush palm groves, and the breathtaking gorges before reaching the iconic Erg Chebbi dunes. Along the way, you’ll visit historic sites and famous filming locations, and end the trip with a magical night in a nomadic tent under the stars. It’s the perfect mix of culture, adventure, and natural beauty.
Guidance
The trek Will be Guided by qualified Local Guide From Atlas Mountains Who is ready to Help you get to your destination and tell you every thing you need About the Area
transport
We will Pick you Up from your accommodation in Marrakech or wherever you are in Morocco on Very comfortable private Transport. and drop you Off There after the Tour.
Food & Beverages
The Food will be provided During The Trek. Please if you are allergic to something Let us Know ahead. NB: Lunches for the Desert Tours are not Included.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Marrakech - Dades Gorges
Stop for a cup of tea, before taking the road to Ait Ben Haddou in the Ounila Valley. Discover the most famous Kasbah in Morocco strolling the winding streets and enjoying awe-inspiring views of the Atlas Mountains.
Back on the road, pass through Ouarzazate in the famous Valley of Roses and Dades Valley, reaching the Dades Gorge in time to watch the sunset.
Day 2: Dades Gorge - Todra Gorge - Merzouga
Back on the desert road, journey to Merzouga, via Erfoud and Rissani. Arriving before sunset, set off by camel into the Erg Chebbi Dunes for an unforgettable night in a Berber tent. Enjoy dinner under a sky full of stars, accompanied by the rhythm of drums and songs of the Berbers and Touaregs of southern Morocco.
Day 3: Merzouga
Unwind in the hotel swimming pool before a 3.5-hour jeep tour across the desert to admire the different faces of the dunes and black volcanic rocks. Pass through small villages, stopping for lunch with a Berber family. Drive the same road used in the famous Paris-Dakar Rally, reaching a cave where you will learn how the locals extract fossils from the heart of the earth.
Return to your hotel to relax before dinner. You can take an optional night walk through the dunes to hear the sound of silence and gaze at the stars
Day 4: Merzouga - Ouarzazate
Your next stop is Rissani, former economic capital of Morocco, from where the caravans leave and where a market, known for the barter of donkeys and Berber medicines takes place. Lunch will be with a Berber family that will introduce you to the 44 spices of an authentic Touareg Berber pizza.
Return to Ouarzazate, passing through Nakob village and the Draa Valley, stopping for tea at Agdz. Spend your last night in a romantic riad, and cool off in the pool after your long and dusty day. Dinner will be served on the terrace.
Day 5: Ouarzazate - Marrakech
After breakfast, explore the town of Ouarzazate, the Kasbah of Taourirt and the Atlas Studios, the largest and most famous film studio in Africa. Back on the road, head to the Fint Oasis, before driving back over the winding Tizi-n-Tichka pass to Marrakech
Places to be
Maps & info
- Group 1 person : On request
- Group 2 – 3 people : 650€/person
- Group 4 – 7 people : 450€/person
- Group 8 – 12 people : 330€/person
- 4×4 / mini-bus with Driver
- 1 night in a hotel at Dades gorges (HB)
- 1 overnight camping on the Dunes (HB)
- 1 overnight in auberge inmerzouga (HB)
- Camel ride on the dunes.
- 1 night in Ait ben haddou (HB)
- english speaking Guide
- Travel insurance.
- Soft/alcoholic drinks
- Tips and personal expanses
- Lunches
- Entrance fee (Monuments visits)
This tour runs all year round and can depart at any date of your preference.
We usually have several treks departing each week that you may join , please get in Touch!!
Easy – Medium – Hard
1 overnight camping on the dunes (nomad tents)
1 overnight in Auberge in merzouga
1 overnight in a Hotel at Dades Gorges
1 overnight in hotel in ait ben haddou
NB : If accommodation is required in the Atlas Mountains either before or after the trek, we can always book you at our Place in Imlil
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