Merzouga Sahara Escape
The fastest road to the Sahara from Marrakech. Cross the Atlas, stop at the UNESCO kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, and reach Erg Chebbi in time for a sunset camel trek. One full day in the dunes — sunrise, Berber breakfast, sandboarding, second sunset, fire and music. Return over the Atlas on Day 3.
Included
- Private transport throughout (Marrakech ⇄ Merzouga round-trip)
- 2 nights luxury Merzouga desert camp (private en-suite tent)
- Daily breakfast
- 2 dinners at the desert camp
- Aït Ben Haddou guided visit
- Camel trek into Erg Chebbi at sunset — 1 hour
- Live Berber music & entertainment at camp
- 24/7 WhatsApp support — Aladdin & Marte ✨
Not included
- International flights
- Lunches en route
- Aït Ben Haddou local guide fee (~100 MAD/p)
- Optional activities: camel (€30/p) · quad (€40/p) · jeep
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Personal expenses and tips
Atlas, Kasbah & Sahara
Early departure at 07:00. Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass (2,260m) — summit photo stop. Aït Ben Haddou UNESCO kasbah: guided 1–1.5h walk through the earthen towers (Gladiator, Game of Thrones). Lunch in Ouarzazate. Dades Gorges S-bend viewpoint. Arrive Merzouga as the dunes glow orange. Camel trek at golden hour (1h). Gnawa welcome at luxury camp. Moroccan feast dinner under the stars.
Sunrise, Dunes & Stars
Sahara sunrise at 06:00 — the dunes turn gold as the Milky Way fades. Berber breakfast at camp. Full free day: sandboarding, dune walks, optional Bedouin family visit, jeep excursion into the black desert, or complete rest. Second sunset from the top of the dunes. Final desert dinner with Berber music and fire.
Atlas Return
Sunrise from outside your tent. Berber breakfast at camp. Return from the dunes by camel (30 min) or 4x4. Drive back to Marrakech (~9 hours with stops): Todra Gorge in morning light, Ouarzazate lunch, Tizi n'Tichka pass. Private transfer to RAK if your flight departs the same day.
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