8 Days: Marrakech, Boumalne Dades, Merzouga, Ouarzazate

Tour Overview:
This is a unique small group program for those looking for adventure in the Sahara Desert. Start in Marrakech with visits to Bahia Palace, Menara Gardens, and Jmaa El Fnaa Square. For an authentic gastronomic experience, a Moroccan cooking class is included. In a 4×4 vehicle, you head out for your desert adventure. Visit Dades Valley, known as The Valley of One Thousand Kasbahs; Gorges of Todra, one of the most spectacular canyons in the world; the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou. Your desert adventure includes a stay at a desert luxury camp.

Maximum: 18Guests

Day 1, Sunday – Arrive Marrakech

Meet & greet by your tour director at the Marrakech airport and transfer to the hotel. Dinner will be served at the hotel. (D)

Day 2, Monday – Marrakech

Join today a monumental visit to the most interesting sights such as Bahia Palace, Menara Gardens, La Koutoubia and Jmaa El Fnaa Square. Afternoon will be at leisure. Join your fellow travellers for an authentic gastronomic experience, a Moroccan cooking class at La Maison Arabe. Welcome dinner will be served after the preparations. (BLD)

Day 3, Tuesday – Boumalne Dades (transportation in ultra-modern 4-wheel-drive)

We farewell Marrakech today bound for Ouarzazate in our 4-wheel-drive, known as the gateway to the Sahara Desert. We will cross the High Atlas through Col du Tichka, located at more than 2000 meters high, and will stop in Ouarzazate for a visit of the town. Continue to the Dades Valley, known as The Valley of One Thousand Kasbahs and the most prominent of the oasis valleys that dominate southern Morocco. Visit the Gorges created by the Dades River and dine and stay at a Kasbah. (BLD)

Day 4, Wednesday – Todra, Erfoud, Merzouga (transportation in ultra-modern 4-wheel-drive)

We depart today bound for Merzouga via Gorges of Todra, one of the most spectacular canyons in the world. After visiting this amazing geographical sight, we continue towards Erfoud, an oasis town in the Sahara Desert. We finally reach the dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga, our final destination and where you’ll stay at a desert luxury camp for the next 2 nights. See the sunset in the dunes from your private Hayma, one of the most impressive visual experiences you may ever have. Enjoy a nomad bivouac style dinner in the dunes. (BLD)

Day 5, Thursday – Merzouga

Today we’ll experience the desert in depth. Join a full day desert experience on 4-wheel drive and a camel ride across the dunes. Feel like a real Berber. (BLD)

Day 6, Friday – Ouarzazate (transportation in ultra-modern 4-wheel-drive)

We farewell our desert camp bound for Ouarzazate crossing the extensive palm trees of the Drâa and the kasbahs that adorn it. Arrive in Ouarzazate and settle in your Berber palace. (BLD)

Day 7, Saturday – Marrakech

We depart to Ait Benhaddou to admire this UNESCO heritage sight. Continue to Telouet along a road of breath-taking beauty, then descend by the Tizi n‘Tichka to Marrakech. Back in Marrakech we settle in our Riad. Join your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner. (BLD)

Day 8, Sunday – Depart Marrakech

After an exciting journey across the desert and unforgettable experiences, we farewell Morocco. Take a transfer to the airport after breakfast. (B)

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