Marrakech Trip Overview
Budget friendly group adventure tour to the Sahara desert dunes of Morocco. Sunset camel trek to overnight camp with many cultural experiences along the way. Share tea with locals, visit important historic sites and enjoy Morocco’s natural beauty.
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* Duration: 3 days
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Budget friendly group adventure tour to the Sahara desert dunes of Morocco. Sunset camel trek to overnight camp with many cultural experiences along the way. Share tea with locals, visit important historic sites and enjoy Morocco’s natural beauty.
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech to Desert via Mountains
Stop At: High Atlas Mountains, 40000 Morocco
Depart Marrakech meeting point and traverse the High Atlas Mountains en route to the desert.Travel overland on the highest road in Morocco at 2260 meters through the High Atlas range where Berber villages cling to mountain ledges. Observe snow-capped peaks and lush valleys where fruit and nuts tree grow abundantly. Many stops for photos, refreshments and toilet.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, Ait Ben Haddou is a beautifully preserved fortress located next to the river on the old caravan road. Hike to the top for panoramic views of the valley and a glimpse of tribal life of age old village inhabitants.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Atlas Film Studio, Km 5, road of Marrakech BP 28, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Home to Atlas Film Studios and dubbed the “Hollywood” of Africa. Films like Gladiator, Cleopatra, and Game of Thrones were filmed here. We will visit the Taourirt Kasbah built by the family who controlled access to the Atlas mountains in this region and later used by the French Legionnaire during French occupation 1912-1956.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Roses Valley, El Kelaa M’gouna N10, El Kelaa M’gouna 45800 Morocco
Pass by the beautiful valley of roses where Damascus roses are cultivated and turned into beauty products, one of Morocco’s main exports. Harvest and the Festival of Roses each May make this a nice time to visit. We’ll make a quick coffee stop and visit to the distillery.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Boumalne Dades, Boumalne Dades, Souss-Massa
Stunning gorges carved into the mountain make this a great place for outdoor activities like climbing, trekking and camping. We will spend an overnight in hotel before continuing to the desert. You may wish to spend the evening walking through the gorge observing stars under the wide open sky.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: Included at hotel
Accommodation included: Standard accommodation. Luxury upgrade available.
Day 2: Sahara Desert Camp
Stop At: Todgha Gorge, R 703 near the town of Tinerhir, Tinerhir 45520 Morocco
We will see one of the most beautiful date palm oases in Morocco through this valley arriving in Todra gorge for a nice walk along the river between sheer rock walls. You may observe climbers in their element.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Erfoud, Erfoud, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Along the way we will visit ancient irrigation systems and water wells and share some tea before arriving at the fossil and dates capitol of Morocco. Learn how the Sahara was once a sea and how interesting fossils were uncovered. Continue to a camel preserve where you may wish to milk a camel, taste the camel’s milk and pet baby camels.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
The highlight of your desert excursion! Meet your camels and guide for a sunset trek into the dunes for an overnight “glamping” under the stars. Luxury and Standard lodging options available, some with private bath, toilets and hot shower.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: Excellent traditional Moroccan cuisine and entertainment provided in overnight desert camp.
• Breakfast: Breakfast included at hotel
Accommodation included: Standard desert camp. Luxury upgrade available.
Day 3: Marrakech Return
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
Return to Marrakech by evening. Reflect on your amazing time in the desert and organize your photos and share on social media.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet breakfast included at camp or desert hotel.
No accommodation included on this day.
