Marrakech to Marrakech camel
trek desert tours over 3, 4, or 5 days include an overnight
in the Erg Chebbi dunes 29 km from Merzouga, nights in Dades gorge and Tinehir
near Todra gorge, and much more. You can depart any day. If you're travelling
alone, you may join a pre-booked
tour.
We also have longer custom made tours.
SAMPLE TOURS
three,
four or
five days
Trip Includes: Transport by 4x4; experienced driver; ensuite rooms with air conditioning, breakfast and dinner (vegetarians welcome); swimming stops (April to September); personalised extended walks and exploration of oasis palmeries and kasbahs, markets and medinas; camel trek to overnight in nomad desert camp with guide and camels of course…
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THREE DAYS / TWO NIGHTS
TOUR
Sorry our 3 day tour is not available during winter
months - November 15 to January 31.
Day 1
Your driver will meet you at your riad or hotel at 8:00a.m., take you to the 4x4 and depart Marrakech. Transport over the High Atlas mountains Tichka pass with stops to enjoy impressive landscape, and for coffee and fresh-squeezed orange juice. This afternoon is spent visiting Ait Benhaddou, a village of clustered Berber Kasbahs. The World Heritage site has been used as a backdrop for more than 20 films and was one of the most important fortress strongholds on the old Salt Road when caravans brought slaves, gold, ivory and salt from Sahara Africa to Marrakech and beyond. Pass through Ouarzazate and many Berber villages sprinkling the Skoura oasis and the Valley of the Rose, famous for soft Persian rose oil. In the desert, barren hillsides are clustered with kasbahs (fortified dwellings that house many families and their livestock). After visiting the Tamnalt hills, stay Dades auberge (small country inn) in the upper gorge. Includes dinner and breakfast.Day 2
After breakfast and a short drive, take a walk through the massive fault dividing the High Atlas mountains. Todra gorge sheer rock walls rise to 300 m in the narrowest part. Back in the car to head for the Erg Chebbi sand sea, deep in the desert landscape and stop to visit the fossil sites along the way. Your mid-afternoon destination is the auberge (small country inn) 29km from Merzouga, where you meet your camel guide and ride into the camp. Upon arrival you'll be served a traditional tagine dinner - vegetarians welcome. Climb the massive dunes and watch the moon rise before retiring to your bed in the nomad tent. Or sleep out under the stars. Includes breakfast and dinner.Day 3
Return by camel at sunrise to the auberge for breakfast and shower. The remainder of the day is spent driving back to Ouarzazate to stop for lunch and visit the old Glaoui Kasbah Taouirt. Then cross the High Atlas once more, down the Tichka pass. Arrive evening in Marrakech at approximately 6pm. Marrakech hotel this night optional with an extra cost.
FOUR DAYS / THREE NIGHTS
TOUR
Available year-round.
What a difference one day makes. You can enjoy off road visiting Nomads and remote Berber villages, take a walk in in Todra or Dades, and arrive early in Erg Chebbi to enjoy swimming and explore in the desert.
Day 1
Your driver will meet you at your riad or hotel at 8:00a.m., take you to the 4x4 and depart Marrakech. Transport over the High Atlas mountains Tichka pass with stops to enjoy impressive landscape, and break for coffee and fresh-squeezed orange juice. This afternoon is spent visiting Ait Benhaddou, a village of clustered Berber Kasbahs. The World Heritage site has been used as a backdrop for more than 20 films and was one of the most important fortress strongholds on the old Salt Road when caravans brought slaves, gold, ivory and salt from Sahara Africa to Marrakech and beyond. Pass through Ouarzazate and many Berber villages sprinkling the Skoura oasis and the Valley of the Rose, famous for soft Persian rose oil. In the desert, barren hillsides are clustered with kasbahs (fortified dwellings that house many families and their livestock). After visiting the Tamnalt hills, stay Dades auberge (small country inn) in the upper gorge. Includes dinner and breakfast.Day 2
After breakfast and a short drive, visit the Tamnalt hills. Take a walk through the massive fault dividing the High Atlas mountains where Todra Gorge sheer rock walls rise to 300 m in its narrowest part. After lunch back in the car, you’ll head for the Erg Chebbi sand sea, deep in the desert landscape. Your mid-afternoon destination is the auberge (small country inn) 29km from Merzouga, where you meet your camel guide and ride into the camp. Upon arrival you will be served a traditional tagine dinner - vegetarians welcome. Climb the massive dunes and watch the moon rise before retiring to your bed in the nomad tent. Or sleep out under the stars. Includes breakfast and dinner.Day 3
Return by camel at sunrise to the auberge for breakfast and shower before going to Tinehir. Along the way pass through folded exposed rock slabs of fossils and stop and visit the fossil workshops for a closer look at Sahara’s wonderful varieties of ancient life. After lunch you can wander with a guide through palmeries, villages, gardens, and kasbahs and learn more about traditional Berber ways of life. Visit the (Monday) market in Tinehir and old kasbah quarter. Late afternoon arrival to stay in an old kasbah. Includes dinner and breakfast.Day 4
After breakfast the remainder of the day is spent driving back to Ouarzazate to stop for lunch and visit the old Glaoui Kasbah Taouirt. Then cross the High Atlas once more, down the Tichka pass. Arrive evening in Marrakech at approximately 6pm. Marrakech hotel this night optional with an extra cost.
FIVE DAYS / FOUR NIGHTS
TOUR
Available year-round.
There is a lot to see in the desert and besides touring and camel trekking,
our five days allow time to immerse yourself in the most interesting sites
and history of the Old Salt Road, spend more time in the dunes and experience
the culture of desert Nomads and Berbers.
Day 1
Your driver will meet you at your riad or hotel at 8:00a.m., take you to the 4x4 and depart Marrakech. Transport over the High Atlas mountains Tichka pass with stops to enjoy impressive landscape, and break for coffee and fresh-squeezed orange juice. This afternoon is spent visiting Ait Benhaddou, a village of clustered Berber Kasbahs. The World Heritage site has been used as a backdrop for more than 20 films and was one of the most important fortress strongholds on the old Salt Road when caravans brought slaves, gold, ivory and salt from Sahara Africa to Marrakech and beyond. Pass through Ouarzazate and many Berber villages sprinkling the Skoura oasis and the Valley of the Rose, famous for soft Persian rose oil. In the desert, barren hillsides are clustered with kasbahs (fortified dwellings that house many families and their livestock). After visiting the Tamnalt hills, stay Dades auberge (small country inn) in the upper gorge. Includes dinner and breakfast.Day 2
After breakfast and a short drive, visit the Tamnalt hills. Take a walk through the massive fault dividing the High Atlas mountains where Todra Gorge sheer rock walls rise to 300 m in its narrowest part. After lunch back in the car, you’ll head for the Erg Chebbi sand sea, deep in the desert landscape. Your mid-afternoon destination is the auberge (small country inn) 29km from Merzouga, where you meet your camel guide and ride into the camp. Upon arrival you will be served a traditional tagine dinner - vegetarians welcome. Climb the massive dunes and watch the moon rise before retiring to your bed in the nomad tent. Or sleep out under the stars. Includes breakfast and dinner.Day 3
Camel trekkers return at sunrise to the auberge for breakfast and shower. You can chill out in the dunes or the auberge pool, or take your car and driver for an off road tour around the Erg Chebbi. Stop to visit Nomad families for tea if they are in the region, and you can explore as much as you wish. The village of Hamlia is on your route, famous for desert Gnaoua music. Stay in desert auberge. Includes dinner and breakfast.Day 4
This morning you're back in the car on the way to Tinehir. Along the way pass through folded exposed rock slabs of fossils and stop and visit fossil workshops for a closer look at Sahara’s wonderful variety of ancient life. After lunch you can wander with a guide through palmeries, villages, gardens, and kasbahs and learn more about traditional Berber ways of life. Visit the (Monday) market in Tinehir. Late afternoon arrive to stay in an old kasbah. Includes dinner and breakfast.Day 5
After breakfast the remainder of the day is spent driving back to Ouarzazate where we’ll stop for lunch and visit the old Glaoui Kasbah Taouirt, then cross the High Atlas once more, down the Tichka pass. Arrival this evening in Marrakech at approximately 6pm. You will need to book a hotel this night.
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