Journey Beyond the Atlas to Erg Chebbi’s Golden Dunes

Trade city walls for endless horizons on this epic 3-day expedition from Marrakech to the Sahara. Sleep under a blanket of stars, ride camels over rose-gold dunes, and uncover hidden kasbahs—all with the expertise of a private Berber guide.

Your Itinerary: A Tapestry of Desert Wonders

DAY 1: Kasbahs & Valley of Roses

Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Dades Valley

• Wind through the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m)

• Step into Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO site), where Gladiator and Game of Thrones were filmed

• Lunch with a view of the ancient clay fortress

• Afternoon descent into the Valley of Roses, fragrant with spring blooms (April-May)

• Sunset over the "Valley of 1,000 Kasbahs" before a cozy hotel stay

DAY 2: Canyons & Camel Treks

️ Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga

• Breakfast amid Dades’ rock formations ("Monkey Fingers")

• Stand in awe at Todra Gorge—300m cliffs perfect for photos

• Berber lunch in Tinejdad

• Arrive in Merzouga as the light turns golden

• Sunset Camel Trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes

• Night in a Luxury Desert Camp:
  ✔ Private Berber tent with en-suite bathroom
  ✔ Drumming around the fire + traditional dinner
  ✔ Milky Way views from your rooftop bed

DAY 3: Sunrise & Homeward Bound

Merzouga → Draa Valley → Marrakech

• Sunrise camel ride (or 4x4 dash) up the dunes

• Breakfast/shower at a desert auberge

• Scenic drive past fossil mines and the Draa Valley’s palm seas

• Stop in Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Morocco)

• Cross the Atlas as shadows lengthen

• Evening drop-off at your riad

✨ Why Travelers Love This Tour

✔ Private & Flexible – Your pace, your stops
✔ Local Secrets – Guides share hidden oases and Berber tea rituals
✔ Comfort Meets Adventure – En-suite desert camp + AC vehicles

Practical Details

️ Accommodation:

• Night 1: 4-star Dades Valley hotel (pool + mountain views)

• Night 2: Deluxe Berber tent (private bathroom, solar power)

️ Meals Included:

• Daily breakfast + dinner (tagine, couscous, salads)

• Lunch stops at authentic roadside spots

Transport:

• Private 4x4 or minivan with AC

• English/Spanish-speaking driver-guide

Pack Smart:

• Layers (hot days, chilly nights)

• Headscarf for sand

• Camera + extra batteries

From €299/person
(Private tour, price varies by group size)

✅ Included:
✔ All accommodations
✔ Private transport
✔ Camel trek + desert camp
✔ 2 breakfasts + 2 dinners

❌ Excluded:
✘ Lunches/drinks
✘ Tips (guides/camel handlers)
✘ Travel insurance

"The desert is a poem written in sand."
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