Full Description
Perfect for travelers with limited time, this 2-day express tour takes you from Marrakech to the magical Merzouga Desert and back. Cross the High Atlas Mountains, visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, and experience an unforgettable night under the stars in a traditional Berber desert camp. Ride camels across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunset and witness one of Morocco's most spectacular landscapes.
Highlights
- High Atlas Mountains crossing
- Ait Ben Haddou UNESCO site
- Camel trekking in Erg Chebbi
- Overnight in luxury desert camp
- Sunrise over the Sahara
Includes
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver
- 1 night in luxury desert camp
- Camel trekking experience
- Dinner and breakfast included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech
Excludes
- Lunches and drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Merzouga
Early morning departure from Marrakech (7:00 AM). Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the spectacular Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260m). Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou kasbah. Continue through Ouarzazate and the Dades Valley. Arrive in Merzouga in the late afternoon for a magical camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes. Watch the sunset over the Sahara and enjoy a traditional Berber dinner under the stars at your luxury desert camp.
📏 560 km, approximately 9 hours
Day 2
Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley – Marrakech
Wake up early to witness a spectacular Sahara sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast at the camp, begin the return journey through the Todra Gorges with their 300-meter-high cliffs. Drive through the Dades Valley and cross the High Atlas Mountains back to Marrakech, arriving in the evening.
📏 560 km, approximately 9 hours