Marrakech Trip Overview
Why you’ll love this trip
-Take the opportunity to trek through the dramatic red dunes of the Sahara on a camel, experiencing an unforgettable sunset experience.
-Discover Morocco’s iconic sights during visits to the remarkable Sahara Desert, the timeless Ait Benhaddou
-In a remote oasis among the dunes of the Sahara Desert, embrace an escape from the modern world at your feature stay camp. Enjoy comfortable beds, en suite bathrooms, and authentic décor, plus a traditional feast and live music under a sky full of star
-Enjoy the comfort of your locally owned, unpack-once accommodation, where you’ll experience traditional Amazigh (Berber) hospitality and the small touches that make all the difference.
Is this trip right for you?
– A camel trek along the Atlantic Ocean is one of the highlights of the trip for many travelers. But if you’d rather not ride a camel, you can always walk alongside the camels instead. or relax by the Sahara Camp
Additional Info
* Duration: 3 days
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Why you’ll love this trip
-Take the opportunity to trek through the dramatic red dunes of the Sahara on a camel, experiencing an unforgettable sunset experience.
-Discover Morocco’s iconic sights during visits to the remarkable Sahara Desert, the timeless Ait Benhaddou
-In a remote oasis among the dunes of the Sahara Desert, embrace an escape from the modern world at your feature stay camp. Enjoy comfortable beds, en suite bathrooms, and authentic décor, plus a traditional feast and live music under a sky full of star
-Enjoy the comfort of your locally owned, unpack-once accommodation, where you’ll experience traditional Amazigh (Berber) hospitality and the small touches that make all the difference.
Is this trip right for you?
– A camel trek along the Atlantic Ocean is one of the highlights of the trip for many travelers. But if you’d rather not ride a camel, you can always walk alongside the camels instead. or relax by the Sahara Camp
Itinerary
Day 1: Agadir, Ait Ben-Haddou, Dades Gorges
Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
This morning, journey along mountain roads and Argan Groves,Pause at Taliouine, the African center of l’or rouge (red gold) – saffron, the world’s most expensive spice.
stop for lunch at Ait Benhaddou on the edges of the Sahara. Perched on a hilltop and almost unchanged since the 11th century, Ait Benhaddou is one of Morocco’s most iconic sites. It was once an important stop for caravans passing through as they carried salt across the Sahara, returning with gold, ivory, and slaves. The town has a long list of film and TV credits, including Lawrence of Arabia, Game of Thrones, and Gladiator. Enjoy a leader-led walk through the winding streets of the Old Town, making your way to the top of the hill, from where you can enjoy the views across the surrounding plains.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Dades Gorges, R704 Atlas Mountains, Boumalne Dades 45350 Morocco
After Lunch, journey south towards the Dades Gorges, stopping in the regularly used film location of Ouarzazate along the way The scenic drive will take you past ancient kasbah ruins, former colonial military outposts, austere mountains, and valleys of palm Groves Arrive at our Riad early evening and spend the evening in leisure.
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Riad Palais Des Figues Dades (or Similar)
Day 2: Todra Gorges, Merzouga
Stop At: Todra River, Morocco
Today, We Visit an Other Atlas Hidden Gem. The Todra Gorges. a deep ravine carved by the Todra River over millennia
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Merzouga Dunes, Village Hassi Labied Boite Postal 76, Casablanca 52202 Morocco
Arrive early this afternoon at Merzouga Desert dunes. your tour Leader will help you communicate and interact with the welcoming locals. settle into your Sahara camp, where dunes rise and fall around you and feel the adventuresome spirit of explorers of old. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a Sunset Camel Ride in the Heart of Merzouga Dunes. Witness an incredible sunset.
you’ll stay in a walk-in canvas tent, complete with a camp bed, mattress, fresh linens, and pillow, and private en suite toilet facilities. There is a separate tent for dining.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Sahara Stars Desert Camp in the heart of Dunes
Day 3: Agadir
Pass By: Agadir, Agadir, Souss-Massa
Today, leave the Sahara Dunes behind and Travel to Agadir. The journey should take around 8 hours in total, including several stops, Lunch in Agdez. This drive goes through desert scenery and along a route that’s a reserve for the indigenous argan trees. If you’re lucky, you might come across the famous image of goats climbing these trees in search of nuts. Arrive at your hotel at Agadir by the early evening and relax after a long day of travel.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
