3 Days Errachidia to Marrakech Desert Tour through the majestic Merzouga desert including Camel trekking in the Erg chebbi dunes and an amazing night in a Nomadic Berber Tent under an endless canopy of Saharan stars. A Journey into Sahara through a variety of spectacular scenery: Fertile valleys, Centuries kasbahs, Grand Canyons and also barren, rocky landscapes to Ouarzazate – Hollywood of north Africa. Furthermore, marvel at the towering magnificent Todra Palmeraie and wander the streets of the famous UNESCO-listed kasbah – Ait Ben Haddou, which has starred in many movies and TV shows. Then experience a thrilling adventure into Tizi N’Tichka, Morocco’s highest pass (2260m altitude), offering a breath-taking landscape in the heart of Atlas Mountains – All in 3-day Morocco itinerary.
Welcome to Morocco! On arrival at Errachidia Airport, you will be met by your personal Driver/Guide and transferred to your campsite in Merzouga, approximately 2 hours drive. Enjoy a nice dinner, followed by live Berber music around an open fire and spend an amazing night under the stars, digest the desert in all its beauty that will give you remarkable memories of the desert trip exploring.
◈ Overnight: Merzouga village
◈ Meals: Dinner & Breakfast
Early in the morning, you’ll set off by camel for a 20-30 minutes trek out onto the dunes of Erg Chebbi to witness the sunrise. After a truly stunning sunrise, freshen up and breakfast in your camp, then start to discover the small village of Merzouga on the edge of the Sahara Desert. Begin with the khamlia village, a traditional house built of thick earthen bricks made from a mixture of clay and straw, then enjoy the live Gnawa Music which is played by the locals.
Later-on, set off for a breathtaking panoramic view of Erg Chebbi Dunes from the Galb Nass Mountains. From Here, you’ll also start to see your first glimpse of Morocco’s nomadic Berbers – travelling across the desert and often staying in make shift tents as they head to their next destination. Stopping en route to share tea with some welcoming local families in a Berber tent while enjoying the silence of the Sahara Desert.
After that, depart Merzouga and head towards the gorge of Todra on the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. Surrounded by towering vertical limestone cliffs reaching heights of 300 m to form one of the most dramatic and also spectacular natural sights in Morocco. Moreover, its charm lies in its changing colors as the sun slowly moves from east to west. There’ll be time to marvel at this sight before you continue your journey to the beautiful Dades Valley. This area offers up scenery like no other – sprawling green valleys give way to otherworldly rock formations carved out by the wind. Your hotel offers a delightful pool and terrace overlooking the valley, so take some time to sit back and soak in the ethereal views.
◈ Overnight: Boumalne Dades
◈ Meals: Dinner & Breakfast
After breakfast, drive a bit further to Tissadrine to the beautiful panoramic view of the Dades valley, and then the beautiful rocks’ formation called «Monkey fingers». Afterwards, we head off along the road of The Rose Valley and a Thousand Kasbahs en route to Ouarzazate – the Hollywood of North Africa. Stop in the Rose valley in Kalaat M’gouna, where roses bloom in profusion in springtime. There will be the opportunity to stop to see the variety of rose products which are produced by the locals. Continue on to Hollywood of North Africa – Ouarzazate, known as the gate of the desert and also famous for being the filming location for many other Hollywood blockbusters and famous TV shows. On arrival, visit the Atlas Studio (Optional), it’s one of the largest studios in the world.
Thereafter, we hit the road again to Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a stunningly well-preserved medieval village which has famously featured in many blockbuster movies, including Gladiator, The living daylights and many more. After a visit to the Kasbah of Ait ben haddou, then drive across the great High Atlas Mountains. Climbing over the pass of Tizi N’tichka, continue onwards with marvelous views over the Mountains and vast valleys to Marrakesh. Your 3 days Desert tour from Errachidia to Marrakesh ends here, Additional accommodation can be pre-booked if you wish to explore Marrakech.
If the above proposed Itinerary: 3-day Morocco desert tour from Errachidia does not match what you’re looking for, then contact us. We provide customized Morocco Tours starting in Errachidia according to your duration of stay and your preferences. You can come with your family, relatives, friends or all of them. Just let us know your duration, what you wish to do in the state, and leave the rest to us, we’ll create a unique itinerary to suit your tastes and budget. Besides, our Expert Team at Morocco Tabiarte Tours is at your service to reply all your questions, give you detailed quotes about our Morocco Private tours, and tips about the best time and places to visit. Whether you’re thinking about leading a tour or making a request, we’re here to help.
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◈ Payment Methods of Morocco Desert tours from Errachidia
➢ How to book a Tour with Us:
To get your booking confirmed for the 3-day Morocco desert tour, a deposit is required and can be done easily and securely over PayPal. Regardless of the balance, it is in cash to your driver once you meet each other at the airport or accommodation. Besides, the currency EURO, USD, CAD, GBP and MAD are both acceptable.
➢ Is it possible to pay the total amount with credit card or PayPal?
Please be notified that we don’t accept payments with credit cards due to many fees and hold security risks. Although we ask for the balance in cash because PayPal also has too many transaction fees and operational delays as it’s an international institution. In addition to that, we can accept it in some cases via PayPal, but a 5% fee will be added to cover the extra transaction charges. If you’re thinking of this method, it is better to arrange the payment before your trip to Morocco.
➢ Cancellation process:
More than a month before the start date of the tour, deposit is non-refundable, but no worries since we’re going to hold any deposit towards a trip with Morocco Tabiarte Tours at any later date you select.
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I wouldn’t hesitate when it comes to recommending the company, everything was amazing. Our driver and friend, Ali was the best, always on time, always with a smile and also willing to show us his beautiful country.
Really, it’s the trip of a lifetime. A dream come true. The car was really comfortable and also very spotless. All the accommodation the company booked was excellent, there’s literally nothing we would’ve changed. The desert is beyond beautiful.
If you want to travel with a serious and responsible company, then this is it. Congratulations and thank you, Ali, for such an amazing experience! Read More Morocco tour’s reviews
Soraia Sa 〉 5 out of 5 ★★★★★ 〉 Group Traveller 〉 December 10th, 2022
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