Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Tinghir

Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou - Begin your adventure with a morning pickup from your Marrakech accommodation, traveling into the High Atlas Mountains in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan. Journey along the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, passing traditional Berber villages where shepherds tend their flocks as they have for millennia. Your first stop is the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aït Benhaddou kasbah, a historic meeting place for locals and travelers to socialize and trade. Enjoy the ambiance at your own pace before continuing with your guide to Ouarzazate for lunch at a local café (at your own expense). In the afternoon, proceed 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 travel 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. Overnight: Hôtel Bougafer Tinghir.

Tinghir – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi

Erg Chebbi Dunes - After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, board your minivan and travel along the renowned ‘Road of 1000 Kasbahs’ to 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 cafés. 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 quaint 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. With traditional music from local nomads, enjoy dinner and an evening under the stars before retiring for the night. Overnight: campsite in the Sahara Desert.

Erg Chebbi – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Exploring the Atlas Mountains - After an optional early-morning walk to witness the sunrise over the sand dunes, ride your camel back to Merzouga and meet your driver to begin the return journey to Marrakech. Pause for lunch in Ouarzazate (at your own expense), then continue through the breathtaking landscapes of the High Atlas Mountains. Arrive back at your Marrakech accommodation in the mid-evening, concluding your tour.

• Private transportation
• Camel trek
• Dinner
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Breakfast
• Overnights

• Lunchs
• Drinks
• Local guides

Escape the busy streets of Marrakech’s Medina for the stark beauty of the desert during this 3-day excursion to Mezrouga and Erg Chebbi. Cross through the Atlas Mountains via the stunning Tizi-n-Tichka pass, explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Aït Benhaddou kashbah and visit the desert oasis at Skoura. Then discover the Todra Gorge and the sacred city of Rissani before spending the night amidst the stark beauty of the Sahara Desert. This 3-day, 2-night excursion also includes a driver (who also serves as guide), 2 nights of accommodation (one at a desert camp), camel trek, meals as per the itinerary, round-trip air-conditioned transport from your hotel.

• Traverse the High Atlas Mountains via the magnificent Tizi-n-Tichka pass.
• Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aït Benhaddou kasbah with a guide.
• Take a camel trek from Merzouga to Erg Chebbi and enjoy dinner under the stars at a Berber desert camp.
• Tour includes some meals and round-trip travel from Marrakech.

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