Marrakech to Erg Chebbi Desert (4 Days)

Day 1: Marrakech to Ouarzazate and Zagora
Your adventure begins at 7:30 AM when your driver picks you up from your accommodation in Marrakech. We’ll journey through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass at 2,260 meters. Along the way, we’ll stop to stretch and soak in the stunning scenery. In Ouarzazate, visit the Kasbah Taourirt and enjoy lunch before heading to Zagora via the picturesque Draa Valley, known for its lush palm trees and farmland. You’ll spend the night in Zagora.

Day 2: Zagora to Tazarine and Merzouga
After breakfast, we’ll cross the Anti-Atlas Mountains, taking in the beautiful landscapes along the way. Our destination is the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga. In the evening, embark on a camel trek to an oasis, where you can experience the breathtaking Sahara sunset. Overnight at a luxury desert camp, where you’ll enjoy dinner around a campfire, listen to traditional Berber music, and marvel at the starry sky.

Day 3: Merzouga to Erfoud, Tinjdad, and Todra Gorges
Rise early to witness the sunrise over the Sahara dunes and have breakfast at the camp. We’ll depart for Todra Gorges, stopping in Erfoud to explore the Museum of Fossils and Minerals. After lunch in Tinjdad, we’ll travel through Berber villages and see the traditional khettara irrigation system. We’ll arrive at Todra Gorges for an overnight stay.

Day 4: Todra Gorges to Dades Valley, Ait Ben Haddou, and Marrakech
After breakfast, we’ll head to Dades Valley and the Valley of 1000 Kasbahs, passing through beautiful orchards and fields. We’ll visit the Rose Valley, famous for its rose water and annual festival. Stop at the 17th-century Amridil Kasbah and cross the palm groves of Skoura. We’ll then visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou for a guided tour and lunch before making our way back to Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains.