Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Tinghir

Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou - Begin your tour with a morning pickup from your Marrakech accommodation and journey deep into the High Atlas Mountains in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan. Travel along the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, passing by rural Berber villages where local shepherds tend to their flocks as they have for millennia. Your first stop is the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aït Benhaddou kasbah, a historic meeting point for locals and travelers to socialize and trade over the centuries. Take your time to soak in the atmosphere before heading to Ouarzazate for lunch at a local cafe (at your own expense). In the afternoon, continue with your guide to the Skoura oasis. Take a moment to admire the lush, green palm trees that appear like a mirage in the arid desert, then proceed along the Dadès River through deep gorges, where ancient kasbah ruins are nestled among traditional Berber villages. Arrive in Tinghir in the evening, where dinner and accommodation await you. Overnight in Tinghir.

Tinghir – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi

Erg Chebbi - After breakfast at your hotel, board your minivan and travel along the renowned ‘Road of 1000 Kasbahs’ to nearby Tinghir. Walk through the oasis to the impressive Todra Gorge, where a deep crevasse in the orange limestone offers breathtaking views. Enjoy lunch at your leisure (at your own expense) in one of the local cafes. In the afternoon, visit the sacred town of Rissani — the birthplace of Morocco’s ruling royal family and the historic capital of the Tafilalet region. Continue to Merzouga, a small village on the edge of the Sahara Desert. Meet your camel caravan and, as the sun sets, journey towards Erg Chebbi and your desert camp. Enjoy dinner and an evening under the stars with traditional music from local nomads before retiring for the night. Overnight: campsite in the Sahara Desert.

Erg Chebbi – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Exploring the Atlas mountains - Start your day with an optional early-morning walk to witness the sunrise among the sand dunes before breakfast. Ride your camel back to Merzouga and meet your driver to begin the return trip to Marrakech. Stop for lunch in Ouarzazate (at your own expense), then continue through the stunning landscapes of the High Atlas Mountains. Arrive back at your Marrakech accommodation in the mid-evening, concluding your tour.

• Private transportation for your comfort
• Delicious dinner to cap off the day
• In-vehicle air conditioning for a pleasant journey
• Complimentary breakfast to start your day
• Comfortable overnight accommodations

• Lunch
• Drinks
• Local Guides

Take a break from the bustling Marrakech Medina and immerse yourself in the stark beauty of the desert on this 3-day trip to Mezrouga and Erg Chebbi. Traverse the Atlas Mountains through the breathtaking Tizi-n-Tichka pass, tour the UNESCO World Heritage site Aït Benhaddou kashbah, and visit the tranquil oasis at Skoura. Explore the Todra Gorge and the holy city of Rissani before spending the night in the remarkable beauty of the Sahara Desert. This 3-day, 2-night tour includes a driver-guide, 2 nights of accommodation (including one at a desert camp), a camel trek, meals according to the itinerary, and round-trip air-conditioned hotel transfers.

• Cross the high Atlas Mountains through the splendid Tizi-n-Tichka pass.
• Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Aït Benhaddou kashbah led by a guide.
• Embark on a camel journey from Merzouga to Erg Chebbi and savour a dinner under the stars at a traditional Berber desert camp.
• Package includes select meals and round-trip transportation from Marrakech.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.