4-Day Private Sahara Desert Exploration Trip
On a 4-day vehicle trip of the Sahara Desert, explore the windswept dunes of Erg Chebbi and immerse yourself in a sanctuary of natural scenery, local markets, and historic Kasbahs.
Tour overview
4 days in Morocco, On a safari through the Sahara Desert, see the famous souks and Kasbahs of At Benhaddou, Tourirt, and Amerhidil in Skoura. Ride camels over the windswept dunes of Erg Chebbi, sleep in real nomad tents and drive through the High Atlas Mountains’ stunning and winding Tizi n’ Tichka Pass.
Tour itinerary
Day 1:
Leave Marrakech and travel to Ouarzazate across the High Atlas Mountains, over the winding Tizi n’ Tichka mountain pass. See the fascinating Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, then travel to Ouarzazate center to explore the Atlas Studios, Africa’s largest movie studio.
Lunch will be served at the Kasbah of Tourirt, a former home of the Glaoui Dynasty. Proceed to Rose Valley and the Kasbah of Amerhidil in Skoura, which is located on the Amerhidil River and is one of Morocco’s biggest. Spend the night in the Dades Valley.
Day 2:
Following breakfast, go to the Dadès Gorges and take in the breathtaking surroundings while enjoying mint tea, often known as “Berber Whiskey.” Proceed to Tinghir through Boulman Dadès, passing through lush scenery and lovely palm palms. The excursion then continues on to the Todra Gorges for a relaxing lunch.
Following lunch, drive to Merzouga to walk by camel over the wind-blown Erg Chebbi dunes, a picture-perfect Saharan desert. Enjoy the evening in a bivouac (camp), complete with a traditional Moroccan meal. Sleep in an authentic nomadic camel hair tent.
Day 3:
For breakfast, enjoy a magnificent desert dawn. Bivouac trekkers will return by camel to the little hamlet of Rissani, where they will see the Tafilalt Ksours and Kasbahs, stopping at the Tafilalt Palm Grove along the way. During a local market day in Rissani, visit the zaouia of Moulay Ali Sherif (the dynasty’s founder’s tomb) to witness traditional souks.
Afterwards, travel to Ouarzazate through Alnfe, Tazarine, Drâa Valley, and Agdz, stopping at the Tamnougalt Kasbah along the way. Stay in a Kasbah Riad, where you will get the opportunity to see the Kasbah of Tourirt.
Day 4:
After breakfast, return to Marrakech via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass across the High Atlas Mountains, stopping for lunch along the way.
Includes:
- A private English-speaking guide is available.
- Air-conditioned cars are used for transportation.
- Fuel.
- All breakfasts and meals are included.
- Accommodation.
- Safari with camels.
Excludes:
- Lunches.
- Monument admission costs.
- Beverages containing alcohol.
Testimonials
Tour highlights
- Camel trip in the Sahara Desert's magnificent windswept dunes of Erg Chebbi.
- See the fascinating Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and Kasbah of Tourirt.
- See the Rose Valley and the beautiful Kasbah of Amerhidil near Skoura.
- Explore the local marketplaces, souks, and kasbahs.
- Visit the Dades Valley and Gorge, a climbing, bird-watching, and photography haven.
Important details
Point of convergence:
- Hotel pick-up is provided in Marrakech. Please give your hotel/accommodation information when making your reservation.
What should I bring?
- Passport or identification card.
- Shoes that are both comfortable and stylish.
- Sunglasses.
- Hat for the sun.
- Sunscreen.
Not permitted:
- Pets.
Before you go, be aware of the following:
- When booking, you must supply your hotel information as well as the full names of everyone in your group.