Private Desert Tour From Marrakech
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Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
Highlights: Marrakech,Ouarzazate,Merzouga,Rissani,Alnif,Erfoud,Dades Gorges,Todra Gorges
Departures: Everyday
Tour price: from $245 per person
Itinerary
Day 1 Marrakech Ouarzazate The valley of Roses Dades Gorges
We will welcome you at Marrakesh at 08:00am, in order to drive to Ouarzazate, a former caravan town on the silk and salt route in the eastern foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Ouarzazate is known as the Gateway to the Sahara. First of all, we will travel through the dramatic landscape of the High Atlas Mountains passing through the berber town of Taddert and over the 2260 meters high Tizi-in-Tichka pass. We will stop at the famous Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, 30 kilometers from Ouarzazate. The kasbah is one of the most intriguing red earth castles lining the ancient road of the Kasbahs, and is a UNESCO world heritage site. Lunch by the Kasbah and continue on our way to Dades Gorge via Ouarzazate. “the Hollywood of Africa”. On, through the “Road of the thousand Kasbahs”- the fascinating “sand castles”.we will continue in our journey to stop at Kalaat Mgouna, “the rose’s city” known for roses and its annual festival during the roses harvest in May, and then continue to our hotel in the heart of the Dades Gorge. Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day 2 Dades Gorges Todra Gorges Erfoud Merzouga
After breakfast in the hotel, drive back through the valley to see the amazing rock formation “the monkey toes”, and the still-standing 19th century Kasbah of Ait Yul. Leave the Dades valley towards Tinghir and the Todra valley. Watch the panoramic views of the old mud Berber villages overlooking the valley. Get to the Gorge and walk under the 300m high red cliff, where many Rock-climbers come to enjoy their preferred sport. Continue our trip to Erfoud and Rissani where we have lunch; afterwards, we leave for the village of Merzouga , where your camel will be awaiting you. before you mount your camel, guided by an experienced Camel man, to explore within the mysterious sand-sea of the Erg-Chebbi. Here you will spend your night under the stars, or if you prefer, in a traditional Berber nomad tent. (an unforgettable night.)
Day 3 Merzouga Rissani Alnif The Draa Valley Marrakech
Early morning departure to enjoy sunrise on sahara desert , And we will ride the camels backing to Merzouga to have breakfast and take a comforting hot shower in the hostel and we will continue our route. We will visit the exotic market of Rissani (first imperial city in Morocco), the largest market in southern Morocco. Continue through the Draa valley, the longest river in Morocco full of small villages and hidden kasbahs. Stops to admire the fabulous landscape and original geological forms. Again cross the High Atlas to come to Marrakech in the afternoon/evening.
PRICE & DEPARTURE DATES (Minumum 2 participants)
Ps: Prices are US Dolar, Per person- Everyday
| Number of person | 2 | 3-4 | 5-6 |
| $460 | $335 | $245 |
Note: The prices depends on the number of the travelers and the accommodations category.
What the Price Includes
- Private Transport 4×4 with A/C (With private car you can stop where and when you want).
- Experienced driver.
- Pick up & Drop off at your riad/Hotel.
- Hotels (dinner & breakfast).
- 1 night in nomad tents in desert camp with diner and breakfast.
- Hotel/room near the desert where you can leave some of your staff & take shower after the camel ride (night in desert).
- Camel Trekking into the erg chebbi desert.
- Free time to explore the sites such as Ait Ben haddou, kasbah, Walks, Canyons, Breaks for photos,..Etc
- Sand-boarding in dunes.
Not Includes
- Noon meals. (Possibility of picnic or restaurants).
- Drinks at meals.
- Entrance fees.
- Tips and personal miscellaneous expenses.
