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This private 3-day tour takes you from Marrakech over the High Atlas to the great dunes of Erg Chebbi at Merzouga, and back through the Draa Valley. It is the classic Morocco desert trip, with a vehicle and driver just for your group.
On the way you visit the UNESCO-listed kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, the Valley of Roses, the Dades Valley and the Todra Gorge. The highlight is the camel ride into the dunes at sunset, dinner and Berber music by the fire, and a night in a desert camp under the stars.
Prices per person
| Travellers | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | 579 € |
| 2 people | 319 € |
| 3 people | 239 € |
| 4 people | 199 € |
| 5 people | 179 € |
| 6 people | 159 € |
| 7 - 9 people | 149 € |
| 10 people | 139 € |
| 11 - 13 people | 129 € |
| 14 - 15 people | 119 € |
| 16 - 17 people | 109 € |
The price per person depends on the number of travellers. Ask us for a fixed quote for your dates.
Itineraries
Day 1
Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Valley of Roses – Dades Valley
Pick-up at your accommodation in Marrakech in the morning. We cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m) and stop at Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage fortified village. We continue through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses to the Dades Valley for dinner and the night in a local hotel.
Day 2
Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Erfoud – Merzouga desert camp
After breakfast we visit the Todra Gorge, a huge canyon with towering rock walls, then drive through palm groves and villages to Erfoud, known for its fossils. In Merzouga you leave the car and ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset. Dinner, Berber music and a night in the desert camp.
Day 3
Merzouga – Draa Valley – Anti-Atlas – Marrakech
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast we drive back via Alnif and the Draa Valley, one of Morocco's largest palm groves, crossing the Anti-Atlas and the High Atlas to arrive in Marrakech in the evening.
- Pick-up and drop-off at your riad or hotel in Marrakech (or the nearest accessible point).
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
- Fuel, tolls and vehicle costs.
- 1 night in a hotel in the Dades Valley and 1 night in a Berber camp in Erg Chebbi.
- Breakfasts and dinners.
- Camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset.
- Sandboarding at the camp (subject to availability).
- Lunches.
- Drinks.
- Entrance fees and optional local guides (for example in Ait Ben Haddou).
- Optional activities such as quad or buggy rides.
- Tips and personal expenses.
It starts with a pick-up at your accommodation in Marrakech and ends back in Marrakech in the evening of day 3.
Yes. You ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset to reach the camp.
Yes, the camps have bathroom facilities. You can also upgrade to a luxury tent with a private bathroom, subject to availability.
Breakfasts and dinners. Lunches and drinks are not included, so you can choose where to eat during the stops.
Yes. The pace is flexible on a private tour, and the camel ride and night in the desert are usually the highlight for children.
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