Descripción
Discover Morocco with our incredible Marrakech Desert Excursion in a private way. From the imperial city of Marrakech and its fantastic souk, through the great Atlas Mountains and the famous Ait ben Haddou to the most impressive dune peaks of Morocco, what are you waiting for, choose our Marrakech Desert Tour and enjoy your experience to the fullest!
An exclusive way to discover Morocco
Prices for groups of at least 2 people
| Accommodation | 2-3 pax | 4-6 pax | 7-9 pax | +10 pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superior | 715 € | 500 € | 435 € | 345 € |
| Luxury | 1 055 € | 885 € | 745 € | 655 € |
Dates: Choose when you want to travel
Itinerary:
Day 1 – Arrival Marrakech
Day 2 – Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dadès Valley
Day 3 – Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Desert
Day 4 – Merzouga Desert – High Atlas – Marrakech
Day 5 – Marrakech – Airport
Meeting Point:
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- Marrakech Airport: To get to Marrakech there are low cost flights EVERY day from Madrid or Barcelona. If you have problems finding a flight at the times and on the days you want, we can give you a hand. First of all we advise you to read this article!
*The travel programme may be subject to unforeseen changes due to weather conditions, traffic… or how fast you are in showering and respecting the meeting point schedules.
*Please confirm with us the availability of your chosen dates before confirming your trip.
Day 1 – Marrakech
On this first day of our Marrakech Desert Tour, you will have to travel to Marrakech by plane. Once there, the Moroccan staff will be waiting for you to take you to your hotel or riad, depending on the category you have chosen. Depending on the time you arrive, there is the possibility to have a first contact with the fabulous city of Marrakech.
Tips for travelling to Marrakech
Day 2 – Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley
After a first night in Morocco, our Berber friends will pick you up from your accommodation on this Marrakech Desert Tour, to head straight to the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi N’Tichka pass. We will have time to stop and enjoy some breathtaking landscapes, Berber villages and also have a tea and mint coffee.
After descending the mountains, we will make a mandatory stop in the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, scene of many films, where we will visit its famous Kasbah (declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO). After free time for lunch in the village, we will continue our journey to Ouarzazate, considered the great gateway to the desert and the departure point for the great expeditions. Afterwards, we will go to the Valley of the Roses called Kelaat Mgouna passing through the great palm grove of Sekoura and Boumalne Dades. Upon arrival we will enjoy dinner and spend our first night in this Marrakech Desert Tour in the Dades Gorges.
Did you know that…
- The name Marrakech means ‘Land of God’ in Berber. The city lies at the intersection between the desert and the snow-capped peaks of the Atlas Mountains.
- South of the High Atlas Mountains lies the legendary territory of the 1,000 Moroccan kasbahs. The kashbah is an ancient fortified city that was used as a dwelling for the local chieftain and as a defensive system for the territory.
- Because of its picturesque value, several well-known films have been shot between Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou, also known as ‘the gateway to the desert’, such as Gladiator, the Jewel of the Nile, or Sahara.
Day 3 – Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Desert
After breakfast we will visit the paradise of climbers all over Africa: the Todra Gorges. The Todra River has formed a gorge with vertical walls of enormous proportions and great beauty: walking through this wonder of nature will make you feel very small!
Free lunch in a typical restaurant and then we will go to the desert until we reach the impressive dunes of Erg Chebbi. Once in Merzouga you will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to go sandboarding! After having a great time in the desert dunes, we will offer you tea, and we will ride camels to the Haimas camp. Depending on the category you have chosen, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a luxury camp or the standard camp and enjoy a romantic sunset in the dunes of the Sahara.
Before dinner and taking advantage of the occasion, we will be able to climb the big dune or simply the ones near the camp and enjoy the peace and silence that the moment and the place offer us. We will sleep in the Haima under a blanket of stars in the heart of the desert.
* LUXURY CAMP SUPPLEMENT: 50€ per person
In the luxury option the luxury camp is included
Did you know that…
- The Dades Gorges take their name from the river that digs them.
- It is a huge gorge that runs several kilometres above sea level.
- It is also called the ‘Path of a Thousand Kashbahs’. It is clear how much importance they attach to this type of desert site.
- You should know that, despite being in the desert, Merzouga is a town that is well prepared for tourism, with hotels of all kinds from which you can book these excursions.
Day 4 – Merzouga Desert – Alto Atlas – Marrakech
We will get up early on our Marrakech Desert Excursion to see the sunrise from the Grand Dune. We will return to the hotel on our friendly dromedary friends. We will take the opportunity to get our strength back after the trip and we will have breakfast and then we will leave for the Draa Valley, formed by more than 10 million palm trees. We will cross the High Atlas Mountains again and head towards Marrakech where we will arrive around 20:00.
Day 5 – Marrakech – Airport
After breakfast, we will take a guided tour of the city of Marrakech, the pearl of southern Morocco. We will visit the Menara reservoir, the palaces of El Badi and La Bahia, the Saadian tombs and many other hidden treasures: the most important in the whole city.
Depending on the time of your return flight, we will plan the time of the transfer to the airport. It’s time to say goodbye after a great experience with the Marrakech Desert Tour.
Included:
- Return transfers airport-hotel
- 5 days and 4 nights:
- 1 night in Hotel/ Riad in Marrakech with breakfast in the selected category.
- 1 night in a hotel in Dades Gorges, with dinner and breakfast in the selected category.
- 1 night in nomadic haimas (in the desert of Merzouga) with dinner and breakfast in the chosen category
- 1 night in a hotel in Marrakech with breakfast in the selected category.
- Sandboarding
- Round trip camel transport to and from the nomad tents
- Guided tour in Marrakech
- Party with the Berbers in the middle of the desert dunes
- Transport to the places mentioned above by van
Not Included:
- Assistance and cancellation insurance*.
- Air tickets
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Meals and drinks not specified
- Everything not specified in ‘included’.
- Optional activities
Optional Activities, Extras:
- Haima with private bathroom in the desert in a standard camp.
- Luxury camp supplement
- Travel insurance
- Extra nights in Marrakech
* Discounts do not apply
* Places subject to availability, remember to contact us to confirm your reservation.
Superior Category
Luxury Category
Night 1: Marrakech: Hotel Assia or similar
Night 1: Marrakech: Riad Nesma or similar
Night 2: Dades Gorges: Riad Gasbi or similar
Night 2: Dades Gorges: Chez Pierre or similar
Night 3: Merzouga Desert: Aubergue du Sud or similar
Night 3: Merzouga Desert: Stars Camp or similar
Night 4: Marrakech: Hotel Assia or similar
Night 4: Marrakech: Riad Nesma or similar
Book your place with only 100€…
… and pay the rest 30 days before or you can also pay for the whole trip.
Trip Organization
External Organization
Visas
Before booking, please check that you have all the necessary documents to be able to travel in these countries. The agency declines any responsibility in case of problems at the borders, and people who do not have the necessary documents will be left at the border, and the agency’s services will be considered terminated.
Before leaving we advise you to check the necessary documents for transit in the countries indicated in the event.
You can check them here, or on the pages of the foreign ministries of each country.
Accommodation
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