- Marrakech
- 8 Days
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Marrakech, Grand Desert Trips Tour Visit Erg Chebbi and Essaouira - 8 Days
Descriptions
Explore Morocco’s stunning landscapes and rich culture on an 8-day journey from Marrakech to the Grand Desert, with stops in Erg Chebbi and the coastal town of Essaouira. This tour offers a perfect mix of desert adventure and seaside relaxation, giving travelers a chance to experience the best of Morocco’s natural and cultural heritage. From the bustling markets of Marrakech to the tranquil dunes of Erg Chebbi and the charming streets of Essaouira, this itinerary is designed for those seeking a deep dive into Morocco’s diverse landscapes.
- Included
- pick-up and drop-off from your Marrakech hotel.
- Private vehicle with A/C and fuel for the entire journey.
- Driver-guide (English speaking)
- Camel Trek with a guide to an overnight nomad desert bivouac (Private tents)
- Several photo stops, coffee breaks, and toilet facilities breaks
- Kasbah, Oasis, and Valley Exploration
- Desert Tours in Marrakech 2 Days
- Excluded
- Alcoholic beverages and fresh drinks,and tips
- Lunch meal
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech « Arrival to Morocco »
Up arrival at Marrakech, our driver will transfer you to your hotel / Riad to take some rest. In the evening you will take with our driver, an orientation tour until coming at Djemaa El Fna where you will be amazed by the dancers, snake-charmers, and narrators. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2 : Marrakech – Ouarzazate – dades Gorges
after breakfast, we will go towards the High Atlas through the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, along a road that climbs from the plains up to 2260 m above sea level passing through small villages, small waterfalls, through the continuously changing landscape and colors of these beautiful mountains. We can to make a stop on the pass for a cup of refreshing mint tea and admire the scenery, we stop to visit Ouarzazate, including the Kasbah of Taourirt and the Atlas Studios movie studios, the largest and most famous of all Africa. After Lunch, we will go through the famous Valley of Roses and the Dades valley, reaching the Dades Gorge in time for sunset where we will stop in a very traditional and romantic hotel for Dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Dades Gorges – Tinghir Todra Valley a Goges – Merzouga
In the morning, after breakfast, you can take a walk through the Dades Gorges, and then take the car to drive the road of the 1000 Kasbas, go through Tineghier village,and the Jewish Kasbah, arriving in the Todra Gorges in time for lunch, take a walk in the Gorges before taking the road to the Merzouga desert by way of Erfoud .we will, we reach to Merzouga in the afternoon, Dinner and overnight in traditional Kasbah in the Foot of the Dunes of Eng Chebbi .
Day 4: Merzouga Desert tour
After breakfast and rest we will start A visit approximately half-day in the desert to see the different faces of desert, passing through small villages, where we will stop to listen to some Saharan Music in El Khamlia, the oasis ,you will have a small visit to Rissani the first capital of dynasty alouite, including some historical Kasbahs, and The famous Market ,you will have the opportunity to test the local food of the area the Pizza Berber, after we will Take The 4×4 towards the Desert , After rest a mint tea the guide and camels will be waiting to carry you across the sandy dunes of the erg-Chebbi,you will enjoy the beauty of the sunset on camel, after 2 hours you will reach to the desert camp to spend night in a Berber tent. At your desert shelter, your camels are hobbled and mint tea is served. After a wonderful dinner, watch the Stars & overnight in the Berber Tent.
Day 5 : Merzouga – Rissani – Ait Ben Haddou
In the morning you can get up early, take a walk over the sand dunes and watch the sunrise from just behind the Algerian border, which is about 50 km from Merzouga. We take camel back to the hotel. You will take a shower and breakfast and relax. We will depart trough Ouarzazate,. We will return to Ouarzazate by a different road that passes through the Nakob village and the Draa valley. We will then stop for tea and a visit to Agdz and after this, we will start off again for Ouarzazate, we will spend the night in a romantic and beautiful riad in Ouarzazate or Ait Benhaddou. Dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Ouarzazate – Essaouira
After breakfast we will visit the Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, the famous Kasbah, declared UNESCO World Heritage and which was the scene of films like The Gladiator, Babel, Lawrence of Arabia, The Legionary, The Sheltering Sky, and many others.then take the Tizi-n-Tichka road passing through small villages. We continue towards Essaouira Mogador . Dinner and overnight in your Riad
Day 7: Essaouira – Marrakech
Half DAY in Essauira In the morning you will start the visit of Essaouira, a relaxed town a protected city. The ramparts of Essaouria and the 16th-century walled city offer astonishing views of the Atlantic Ocean. – one of the most charming medinas in all of Morocco – gives you ample time to visit the important monuments, the old fish markets, and the seaport. You’ll also have a chance to watch woodcarvers at work. depart towards Than you will have lunch time before getting back to Marrakech,
Day 8 : Marrakech ( guided Tour )
After breakfast, you will have full-day tour to visit Marrakech. The visit will include: the Menara gardens, a magnificent pool surrounded by flowers, the Koutoubia Minaret, the Saadian Tombs, the museum of Dar Si Said with the best display of Berber arts and crafts, and the Bahia Palace…lunch will be in local restaurant, after that we walk through the colorful Souks of Marrakech. Transfer to the Airport for the End of the Trip. 8 Day From Marrakech Back To Marrakech.
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EXCELLENT Based on 101 reviews Jarmila R2023-11-06Verified Amazing The trip was amazing. The camel ride to Sahara oasis was unforgetable. Thanks to Mohaa Sahara Aitelcaid our group hot the best guide. Francesco2023-02-24Verified Da Fes a Merzouga Professonali e amichevolei ci hanno guidato per il lungo tour da Fes a mergouza. Una esperienza bellissima attraverso la catena del atlante sino alle dune sabbiose del Sahara NatiMella2023-02-02Verified Excelente viaje por marruecos Desde pick up en el aeropuerto, seleccion de hoteleria y transporte terrestre hasta el desierto del sahara, ida y vuelta. Atención personalizada, conocen perfectamente la zona. MUY recomendable, hicieron nuestro viaje excelente. miguel r2023-01-29Verified Mágica Fue una experiencia increíble. Nos acompaño Moha, un genio de esas personas que la vida te pone en tu camino y parece que la conoces de toda la vida. Marruecos es una tierra de leyendas, es mi segunda vez en el destino lo recomiendo absolutamente. Todos los servicios que nos ofreció la empresa sorprendió nuestras espectativas. Nos dedicamos a la actividad turística en patagonia por eso es que hablo con conocimiento del tema, realmente sorprendente. Párrafo aparte la experiencia en el desierto del Sahara, es una película. Gracias de todo corazón maria m2023-01-08Verified Amazing The experience was one of the best in my life, highly recommend, the camp was amazing food was great, tents were comfy and the berebers are wonderful people. It's a must do for sure!!!! I.Fuster2023-01-08Verified 5 stars because is not possible 10 It was an amazing experience with Sahara Gate Tours. The treatment was fabulous, attentive all the time, good quantity and quality of food that they cooked with professionalism, in fact the best tagine we have eaten in Morocco. The camp is comfortable, each person or couple with their tent and the beds are very comfortable. The ride with the camels through the desert with photos at sunset of the best experience in Morocco. Without a doubt highly recommended. thomas2022-05-02Verified unforgettable trip 非常感谢撒哈拉之门旅行社的帮助,为我的旅行提供了很多有意义的指导。希望有机会跟他们合作完成一趟难忘的旅行。 thanks a lot for sahara gate tour who gave me lot of helpful adverses. Looking forward to a new trip with them which will surely be unforgettable. Manuel G2022-04-24Verified Breathtaking experience! Breathtaking experience! this is what we think of the 4 days tour with Moha. Besides the unique beauty from Moroccan landscapes (canyons, mountains, dunes, valleys, unesco locations), Berber people, their costumes, food and mood enthused us in every stop. Thanks Moha, you are the best! ❤️ Henry S2022-03-21Verified Highly recommend Moha and Sahara Gate! We had a wonderful 4 day tour with Moha from Marrakech to the Sahara, and back. Expert advice and driving, and wonderful company. Highly recommended! stacey s2022-03-19Verified Sahara Gate and Moha made our trip amazing! Can’t say enough about how much we loved our trip to Morocco in big thanks to Moha. We traveled with our 3 kids aged 6, 8, 10 and they all were in love with Moha at the end. My daughter turned 10 on the trip and he bought all the kids presents! He even was able to get a cake for my daughter with her name on it….in the Sahara desert! Superb communication, very safe driving. He listened to what we wanted to do and was very accommodating. Will definitely recommend this tour company to others. Truly, could not have been better in every way.