Erg Chebbi Dunes, 4-day tour in the Sahara Desert, Morocco

Join a certified mountain guide for this unique, scenic and exciting 4-day tour to the Erg Chebbi Dunes in Morocco's stunning Sahara Desert. Explore various landscapes and cultural sites before watching the sunset over the dunes.

Group

Atlas

4 Days

Jan - Jul, Dec

Highlights

Experience the Moroccan Sahara Desert.
Join a 3-day tour from Marrakech, to the Valley Of The Roses to Merzouga.
Spend the night at a nomad camp in the Saharan dunes.
Ride a camel to watch the sunset and sunrise and much more.

Description

Situated on the northernmost end of the mighty Sahara Desert, the Erg Chebbi Dunes make for an incredible destination to explore Morocco's diverse and stunning landscapes!

The fun begins after we meet in Marrakech and escape the city. From here, we will drive over Tizi-n-Tichka pass (2,260 meters/7,414 feet) and through the Atlas Mountains, visiting the the kasbah Teloue and hiking along the caravan tracks to kasbah at Ait Benhaddou.

By the end of the day, we will arrive at the edge of the majestic Sahara Desert and spend the evening relaxing.

The following day, we will head out to ‘The Valley Of The Roses’ and walk along the Dades River. Then in the afternoon, we head to the 300-meter deep (984 feet) Todgha Gorge, passing through the stunning Todgha valley en route.

The gorge is frequented by both rock climbers and filmmakers, meaning we're in for a rugged and scenic treat.

To finish off the day, we will ride camels into the desert to a nearby nomad camp, where we will enjoy the sunset of the Sahara and spend the night.

The following day, after getting up early to enjoy the sunrise, we will return to Marrakech and leave you at your hotel.

So what are you waiting for? Book now for this scenic, unique and stunning 4-day tour to Morocco's Erg Chebbi Dunes!

If you like the look of this trip then we think you may also enjoy our 3-day trekking expedition to Mount Toubkal!

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Dinner
Transport during the trip
Tents
Sleeping pad
Sleeping bag

Price details

Included :
1 night in Marrakech riad (on a B & B basis)
1 night in a hotel in Ourzazate, plus dinner and breakfast
1 night camping on the dunes and dinner and breakfast
Camel ride on the dunes
Not included :
Lunches throughout the tour
Dinner in Marrakech
International flights

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech - Sahara

Tonight, we’ll stay at the Gateway To The Sahara, Ouarzazate in a riad or a comfortable hotel.
First, we will transfer you from Marrakech. We will pick you up from your accommodation and head out to the High Atlas Tizi-n-Tichka pass, at 2260m altitude. We’ll visit the kasbah Telouet and take the caravan tracks to the kasbah at Ait Benhaddou.
After an eventful day, you can relax at night on the edge of the Sahara.

Day 2: Ourzazate - Dades Gorges - Todgha Gorges - Merzouga

After breakfast, we’ll take you out to see ‘The Valley Of The Roses’ with the River Dades running through the center.
When we leave, we’ll get some stunning views of the surroundings as we travel to Tinghir and the Todgha valley. Make sure you keep an eye on the traditional Berber huts and villages!
Our next destination is the dramatic 300-meter Todgha Gorge, a popular destination among rock climbers and occasionally even film-makers.
Afterward, we’ll set off for the village of Merzouga where we’ll be welcomed with a cup of mint tea and take time to rest
From there, we’re off into the desert! When we’re ready, we’ll ride our camels out into the dunes and catch the sunset before spending the night in a traditional nomad’s tent. Your dinner is included.

Day 3: Merzouga - Rissani - Erfoud - Marrakech

On this day, we’ll get up early to watch the desert sunrise among the dunes and to prepare for the day ahead.
We’ll trek back to the hotel with our camels and take a shower before we continue on with our adventure.
We’ll make a stop at Boumalne-Dades (via Rissani and Erfoud), and finally, we’ll return to Marrakech where you can spend the night in your hotel or riad.

Day 4: Marrakech

Last day of the program.

Details

More info

Please contact us for a complete equipment list.

Meeting point

We will pick you up from your accommodation in Marrakech.

Equipment you will need to bring

Water bottle

Backpack

Sunglasses

About the guide

View

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Tour Operator

View Morocco is a fully licensed travel agency operated and run by local professional guides based in Marrakech.

We have been in the travel business since 2002 and our dedication to creating outstanding travel experiences and tours has allowed us to build quite the fan base. Much of our business comes from International Outbound Travel Agencies who have had successful experiences and satisfied customers with us in the past.

We offer a variety of Morocco tour packages for individual, companies and groups. Our drivers and guides are local professionals recognized as the most talented and experienced in the travel industry. We have English/Spanish/French/German speaking guides and drivers.

Languages

Japanese | French | English | Arabic

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What people are saying about View

Zack

Samir was a wonderfully kind man who I enjoyed spending two days with and hope to see again one day. The climb was fantastic.

Hannah

We had an incredible 2 day trip up Toubkal, both the views and the trek were amazing. Our guide Mohammad and Sonny were amazing and so helpful and welcoming. We felt well looked after the whole time and enjoyed every minute. The food was plentiful and delicious, and all equipment hired was of high quality. Our stay at the refuge was even better than we imagined it would be, warm and comfy. We had the best time and would highly recommend this trip to anyone else!

L’ascension était géniale c’était une superbe expérience !!! Merci à vous pour le sérieux du programme! On est totalement satisfait!

justine

3 jours d’expérience unique avec notre guide Aziz et notre Muletier Mohamed ( et la mule qu’on appellera Ayda) Nous vous conseillons fortement ce guide et cette agence! Ils savent prendre soin de vous tout au long du séjour. Nous avons vécus cette expérience avec un guide qui a su être présent tout le long de la marche et particulièrement dans des moments difficiles! Et un muletier qui nous a fait la cuisine comme si on était des rois, toujours aux petits soins! Un grand bravo à vous, merci de nous avoir permis de réaliser cette aventure jusqu’au bout ! Peut être à bientôt. Cyril ( Moro) et Justine ( Goulou Gaya ) 😜

Menno

We recently went on a guided trip and it was an absolute dream come true! Our guide, Moustapha, was knowledgeable, friendly and made sure that every aspect of the trip was taken care of. The scenery was breathtaking and the itinerary was well thought out, allowing us to make the most of our time. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone looking for a once in a lifetime experience filled with adventure and memories that will last forever. Thank you for creating such a wonderful adventure!"