4 Days Sahara desert tour from Marrakesh to Erg Chebbi and back
4 Days Sahara desert tour from Marrakech by High Atlas Mountains, Ouarzazate, and Sahara desert. So, you will discover the South east of Morocco, beginning by Tizi n tichka pass. As well as, Ait ben Haddou Kasbah, Ouarzazate, Todra Gorges in Tinghir heading to the Sahara desert of Merzouga. Consequently, you will experience camel ride and overnight stay at Erg Chebbi Dunes. Enjoy the sun-set time, on the way to the campsite.
4 days Sahara desert tour from Marrakesh
Day 1: Marrakech – Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades.
Firstly, we pick you up at 09:00 from your accommodation in Marrakech. We will start our Morocco 4 days Sahara desert trip from Marrakech city heading to Dades village. Therefore, we will enjoy a spectacular road of the High Atlas Mountains and Ait Ben Haddou Ksar. In other words, the historical castle is originally made of clay which makes it an iconic building. In addition, the kasbah is a home of film makers. Yes, the Gladiator, Lawrence and Mummy were filmed here. Moreover, we will continue to Boumalne Dades by the Valley of Roses and Skoura oasis. Ouarzazate is a Moroccan Hollywood and a gateway to the Sahara desert and has a Studio of Cinema. Thus, we will end our day in the magnificent Dades village.
Day 2: Dades – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Sahara Desert.
Today, we will continue our 4 days Sahara desert trip to Merzouga by Todra Gorges. It is also one of the most impressive canyons in the Tinghir area. Moreover, it is an oasis of palm trees located near the High Atlas Mountains. In other words, it is a famous place to hike and rock climbers too. Therefore, we will continue to the Merzouga desert through Erfoud. It is known for fossils and the Festival of Dates during summer. Merzouga desert is one of the most popular destinations to experience a camel ride and overnight in a campsite too! We will discover the big dunes of Erg Chebbi and admire the desert sunrise and sunset. You will absolutely take iconic photos, the experience will remain one of the highlights of our trip. Superb views of the stunning sand dunes on the way to our overnight camp.
Day 3: Sahara Desert – Rissani – Alnif – Agdez – Ouarzazate.
After taking lovely photos of sunrise and having breakfast. We will head to Ouarzazate city through Rissani, Alnif, Tazarine… and Nkoub by the Anti-Atlas Mountains. In addition, we reach Draa valley, which is full of palm trees and tribal Ksours. Therefore, we take some time to discover Rissani city if it is market day! The city is famous for its ancient souk. The marketplace gathers traders coming from hundreds of neighboring Ksours to attend different meetings and exchanges. It takes a place every Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Moreover, we will continue to the Agdz, a 16th-century fortified village that is among the oldest mud brick. In addition, The Draa or Draa river is the longest river in Morocco over 1100 km long.
Day 4: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Atlas Moutains – Marrakech.
We will drive from Ouarzazate to Marrakech through Taourirt Kasbah and Studio of Cinema. The city is the home of many movies: Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia… and Mummy. Ouarzazate means ” without noise “in the local Berber language because it used to be a quiet city. In other words, It had also been a crossing point for African traders seeking to reach northern cities in Morocco. In addition, Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou is considered a great example of Moroccan earthen clay architecture. Besides, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, the largest and most famous of all Africa. Therefore, Telouet Kasbah is a Ksar along the former route of the caravans from Sahara to Marrakech crossing Atlas. Hence, we will reach Marrakech, late afternoon for the end of our 4 days Sahara desert tour.