Are you short on time but still want an immersive Sahara Desert experience? This three-day luxury desert tour from Marrakech is exactly what you’re looking for! Our Dunes and Desert itinerary is the perfect blend of adventure, off-the-beaten-path travel, and appreciation for the huge, awe-inspiring sand dunes that roll endlessly toward the horizon.
Erg Chebbi never disappoints, captivating nature lovers, adventurers, and travelers looking for a truly one-of-a-kind experience. The stunning desert landscapes are yours to discover during the day; at night, you can look up at the sky and see more stars than you ever thought possible.
Learn more about our Erg Chebbi luxury desert camp and let’s start planning your adventure! Are you still looking for more vacation inspiration? Be sure to check out our wider range of desert excursions from Marrakech and luxury desert tours from Fes, including the Desert and Dunes Tour at Erg Chigaga.
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Pick up is at your hotel at 8 am
This tour is accessible to all with no minimum age. But please consider the driving distances for elderly people and small children. No special equipment is needed on this luxury desert tour from Marrakech, but if you travel in summer, please bring a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses.
If you decide to ride a camel, longer pants are preferred to shorts/skirts. And we recommend light sports shoes rather than sandals that can easily fall off. Winter nights are cold in the desert, so pack layers, a warm jacket, and a hat!
Remember, sand has a habit of getting everywhere. If you have some expensive equipment, store it in zip-lock bags to keep it safe.
Please get in touch if you have any questions about this desert trip from Marrakech.
We will collect you from your hotel and start traveling on the Tizi n‘Tichka pass, the direct route towards Ouarzazate. It is a spectacular and dramatic road that presents astonishing views of the snow-topped peaks of the Atlas as well as many Berber villages.
We make a stop at Ait BenHaddou to view the famous Kasbah of Morocco before descending into Ouarzazate. Our route then crosses the gorges and reaches Agdz, home to the palm grove of the Draa Valley. This is the longest river valley in Morocco. Later, the trees give way to the strange rock creations of the volcanic mountains of Sahro which lead our way to the desert.
As evening falls we retreat to the comforts and luxury of our desert camp where we will be greeted with mint tea and fresh dates or nuts. The camp is set in a beautiful spot between sand dunes and gives the impression of being alone in the vast African desert while enjoying the comforts of a nomad king.
We will enjoy a delicious dinner followed by campfire time beneath the starry African sky. Nothing compares to the millions of stars, silence, and peacefulness of the Sahara. We sleep in luxury canvas tents, feeling like we’ve walked into one of the stories from The Arabian Nights.
Approx 9 to 10 hours of driving (excluding time for stops)
Dinner at Erg Chebbi Desert Luxury Camp
After a Sahara dunes sunrise photography session, we will enjoy a first-class breakfast and then head off into the vastness of the desert on a camel caravan accompanied by camelteers. The sturdy camel has been a mainstay of desert life over the centuries, being used to ship precious cargo from Sub-Saharan Africa to the trading ports on the Mediterranean coast.
You can ride or walk alongside as you slip into the pace of the caravan led by Berber guides and marvel at the awesome spectacle of the desert, and the solitude and silence that comes with it. We may be able to visit one Nomadic family living in the area. We will enjoy a picnic lunch on the dunes and then return to the desert camp in 4x4WD visiting possible local Nomads living in this region.
In the afternoon, you can either do some sandboarding at the camp, trek through the desert, or relax in the many areas around the camp reading a book or magazine and enjoying the tented swimming pool.
As evening falls, we enjoy a three-course dinner and special entertainment around the campfire, including music, drums, and singing from our Berber guides.
Breakfast, picnic lunch, and dinner at Erg Chebbi Desert Luxury Camp
Leaving the desert behind, we head up into the Atlas Mountains to the Todra Gorge, a spectacular gash in the hills that surround Tinerhir. The region is dotted with deserted kasbahs, palmeries, and mud-brick villages, creating a photographer’s paradise. The cliffs loom above as you approach the mouth of Todra Gorge. Rising to 300m, the honey-colored hues of the sheer face change constantly as the sun moves across the sky. Local Berber people can often be seen moving their herds through the gorge. Heading into the gorge, you’ll have the chance to stretch your legs on a walk to fully appreciate the beauty of the area.
Rejoining the vehicle you’ll retrace your steps out of the gorge and follow the route to Ouarzazate. We head for the Atlas Mountains, crossing them back towards Marrakech. Back in the city, we drop you off at your hotel and say our goodbyes.
Breakfast at Erg Chebbi Desert Luxury Camp
