TOUR PROGRAM:

Day 1: Pickup from Marrakesh Airport

15 km /  20  min:

Welcome To Morocco!

Upon your arrival, our driver will welcome you at the airport and transport you to your riad in the Medina of Marrakech.

Your 6-day Erg Chebbi desert tour from Marrakech begins with a relaxed evening exploring the city’s vibrant heart. Stroll through the historic Medina and enjoy the lively atmosphere of Jemaa el-Fna square, where local performers, storytellers, and musicians bring the night to life. End the evening with a traditional Moroccan dinner and cultural entertainment, an ideal start to your Sahara adventure

Overnight in the Riad, a small hotel with traditional Moroccan architecture. The 12 hotel rooms overlook a courtyard with white arches, a swimming pool, and a garden. Only in Riad can you truly experience the Moroccan culture and hospitality.

Day 2: Morocco, The Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou to Dades Valley

365 km /  5 hours one way

Following breakfast, we will collect you from your riad at the designated hour and take you across the highest pass route in Morocco, the Tichka Pass (2260m), which winds through the High Atlas Mountains. It provides expansive views of the breathtaking scenery and the snow-capped High Atlas Mountains.

Kabash, Ait Ben Haddou

The highlight of the day is when we stop at the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. The Kasbah is well-known for serving as the backdrop for film sets for numerous movies, including Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia. It is currently a protected UNESCO World Heritage site.

Reaching the summit of the hill, where you will be rewarded with breathtaking vistas, requires climbing through the village. We are going to have lunch in this historic settlement in the desert.

Ouarzazate 

We next travel to Ouarzazate, which is known as Morocco’s Hollywood and has a movie studio where you can tour. After that, we travel the 1,000-Kasha Road, which passes through the Skoura oasis. We proceed into the Dades Valley, where we will spend the night, after passing through the Rose Valley.

3 Day: Dades Valley Todra Gorge To Erg Chebbi

289 km/ 4 hours:

We will go through the Todra Gorge and depart Dades Valley for the desert after breakfast at the hotel. The highlight of the day is The Gorge, a stunning gorge in the High Atlas Mountains.
There will be time for a stroll around the floor of the canyon, surrounded by breathtaking cliffs.
We pause to explore the historic Kheterra subterranean irrigation system as we wind through the palm tree groves. It was once utilized to supply fresh water to the nearby farms. Even though the water has long since dried up, the tunnel systems can still be visited.

Erfoud

Erfoud, which was submerged beneath water millions of years ago, will also be passed by. That’s why there are a lot of fossils there.

Erg Chebbi

The dunes of Erg Chebbi will be our next visit. We’ll stay the night at this opulent desert camp. We’re going to have a lovely evening in the desert riding our camels around the desert as the sun sets.
Our guides will cook a fantastic and fresh Berber meal while we unwind in the camp under a million stars.

Day 4: Morocco Erg Chebbi Tour: Sunrise, Sandboarding, and Ouarzazate Journey

365 km / 9 hours:
Begin your day early with an unforgettable experience as part of our Morocco Erg Chebbi Tour. As dawn breaks over the desert, prepare your camera to capture the stunning Moroccan sunrise over the dunes, showcasing a range of breathtaking hues. After soaking in the beauty of the moment, try your hand at sandboarding at our desert camp—an exhilarating way to explore the vast sands of Erg Chebbi. Following this adventure, enjoy a camel ride back to town, offering a final opportunity to take in the magnificent desert landscape.

Rissani Market Visit

We then continue our journey as part of the 6 Days Erg Chebbi Tour from Marrakech with a drive to the historic Rissani Market. Once known as the kingdom of Sijilmassa, this market was a key stop on the caravan routes that connected Tombouctou (Mali) with Moroccan cities such as Fes and Marrakech. The market remains a vital hub for locals, offering an authentic, non-touristy experience.

The market is particularly lively on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays when farmers and nomads gather to sell their produce, livestock, and goods. This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the daily life of the region.

Journey to Ouarzazate via the Sarhro Volcanic Mountains

After the market visit, we continue our journey as part of the 6 Days Erg Chebbi Tour from Marrakech, heading towards Ouarzazate. As we travel through the Sarhro volcanic mountains, enjoy panoramic views of the Draa Valley, Morocco’s largest oasis, surrounded by dramatic rock formations. After crossing the pass and traversing the Anti-Atlas Mountains, we arrive in Ouarzazate in the evening, where you can unwind and reflect on the incredible landscapes and experiences of the day.

Day 5: Ouarzazate –  High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech

191 km / 3 hours:

Following breakfast, we depart Ouarzazate and set off on our picturesque trek across the magnificent Tizi n’Tichka Pass and the High Atlas Mountains. Along the route, take in breathtaking vistas of little Berber communities, terraced valleys, and towering hills.

Join a local expert for a guided city tour when you arrive in Marrakech. visit the famous Koutoubia Mosque, take in the workmanship at the Bahia Palace, visit the lively Jemaa el-Fna plaza, and stroll through the vibrant old Medina souks.

As your Erg Chebbi tour from Marrakech continues the following day, you have the evening to yourself to unwind or take in the city’s distinctive ambience.

Day 6: Transfer to the Marrakech Airport.

15 km / 20 minutes :

The airport transfer will be scheduled based on your flight’s departure time, ensuring a smooth and timely journey to the airport. This will be the conclusion of your 6 days Erg Chebbi Desert tour from Marrakech.