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The most popular budget way to see the Sahara. You join a group of travellers from around the world in an air-conditioned minibus and follow a proven route from Marrakech to the Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga and back.
Dinners, breakfasts, a hotel night in the Valley of Roses and a night in a Berber camp are included, along with the camel ride at sunset and sunrise.
Shared tour price per person. Ask us about the Superior camp upgrade and single supplements.
Itineraries
Day 1
Marrakech – Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Valley of Roses / Tinghir
Morning departure from Marrakech over the High Atlas by the Tizi n'Tichka pass, with photo and coffee stops and a visit to an argan oil cooperative. The main visit of the day is the UNESCO-listed kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, the setting of films such as Gladiator. After lunch (not included) we continue to Kelaa M'Gouna in the Valley of Roses. Dinner and night in the Valley of Roses or Tinghir.
Day 2
Valley of Roses / Tinghir – Todra Gorge – Erfoud – Merzouga
After breakfast we visit the Todra Gorge, a canyon with rock walls up to 300 metres high, and continue via Tinejdad and Erfoud to Merzouga. Camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset, Berber dinner, music by the fire and a night in a camp under the stars.
Day 3
Merzouga – Rissani – Alnif – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Early start to watch the sunrise from the dunes and ride back to Merzouga for breakfast. Long drive back to Marrakech via Rissani, Alnif and Ouarzazate, with stops for rest and lunch. Arrival in Marrakech in the evening.
- Pick-up at your riad or hotel, or the nearest accessible point.
- Shared air-conditioned minibus with a professional driver.
- Half board: dinners and breakfasts.
- 1 night in a hotel in the Valley of Roses or Tinghir, in a private room with bathroom.
- Camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset and back at sunrise.
- Night in a Berber camp, Comfort category: private tent and shared bathrooms.
- Option to upgrade to the Superior category, with a private tent and private bathroom (supplement).
- Sandboarding at no extra cost.
- Lunches.
- Drinks.
- Optional local guide in Ait Ben Haddou or Tinghir (around €2-3 per person).
- Optional activities such as quad or buggy rides.
- Tips and personal expenses.
The 'from' price is for the Comfort camp category (private tent, shared bathrooms). The Superior category has a tent with a private bathroom and costs a little more.
Travellers from different countries, in an air-conditioned minibus with a local driver.
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