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A cultural and contrast-loving itinerary. The journey starts in Marrakech and continues south. Hundreds of kasbahs (Alcazaba or citadels), traditional mud, and adobe houses dot the landscape from Ouarzazate to the Merzouga desert. These Berber art monuments are one-of-a-kind worldwide. Without a doubt, an intriguing journey that will take you back in time.
What is the distance between Marrakech and the Sahara Desert?
Marrakech is approximately 561 kilometers from Merzouga, via the Dades Valley (N9 and N12) and the Draa Valley (552 kilometers) (via N9 and N10). The sand dunes are near the town of Merzouga, and the area is known as Erg Chebbi.
Is it freezing or hot in the Sahara desert at night?
Even in the desert, it becomes rather cold at night in the winter (temperatures can drop down to around menos 0). Warm blankets will be given, however we recommend that you dress warmly for this occasion. However During the summer, you may have the opportunity to sleep under the millions of stars.
Is it possible to bring our baggage on the Sahara Tour?
Yes, it will be safe in the 4×4 Jeep while you are camping. Please remember to bring your little backpack with you for the camel journey to the Sahara desert camp. To be clear, only pack what you’ll need for one night.
Are the bathrooms in Merzouga desert camp private?
There are two possibilities depending on your booking. Standard/comfortable desert camp with communal bathrooms. If you upgrade to the luxury camp, you’ll get a bathroom right inside your tent.
Is there any electricity in the desert camp of Erg Chebbi?
Yes, in case you need to charge your phone or light, there will be electricity outlets in your Sahara desert tent. Solar energy is to thank for this.
What is the duration of the Merzouga Desert camel ride?
A camel ride in the Merzouga desert will take over an hour and a half, during which time you will be rewarded to a spectacular sunset among the sand dunes. You might have the option of returning to the hotel in the morning with a 4×4 Jeeb via the desert.
Is it possible to rent a quad bike in Merzouga?
Fortunately, you can take a Quad Ride in the Sahara Desert, where you can learn to drive on your own in the desert’s dunes while being guided by an expert guide who will show you the desert’s most beautiful hidden spots.
Is there a method to get to the camp without using Camels?
Fortunately Yes, we use a 4×4 automobile to transport tourists who do not wish to go on a camel journey to and from the camp at no additional cost. All you have to do is let us know at the time of booking.
Is there any vegetarian/vegan food available?
Vegetarian or vegan food can be provided during the tour; all you have to do is let us know during the booking process and possibly remind your driver throughout the tour.
After crossing the High Atlas through the mountain pass of Tizi n’Tichka at 2,260m altitude, the first stop will be in the town of Aït Ben Haddou, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1987 and famous for having been the scene of the filming of famous movies. Aït Ben Haddou is a fortified complex located in the Ouarzazate province from where the one known as “The Route of a Thousand Kasbah” starts
When we arrive at Ouarzazate, we are greeted by the magnificent Kasbah Taourirt, which stands guard over the city. The terrain continues to astonish on the route to Zagora, with palm groves and hundreds of kasbahs that make up the lovely Draa Valley. We will reach Tamegroute, the town of green ceramics, from Zagora, the “gateway of the desert.” We’ll get to see the clay kilns where pottery is made, as well as a strange underground kasbah where some families live.
We arrive in Merzouga after crossing through the desert areas of the Oumjran plateaus and numerous Berber villages lost in the middle of nowhere. The desert and its magical dunes await us. Tour of the fun desert tracks and the nomadic towns in the area. Visit the Khmalia village and its musicians, the Gnawas. Excursion in dromedaries, dinner, and Berber party, will complete another day of stay that we will finish off resting in tents in the middle of the Erg Chebbi.
We leave the desert and go to meet the majestic Gorges of Todra, a large canyon with vertical walls that reach 300 meters in height. The route to the gorges is really beautiful and with stunning panoramic views since the road runs through a valley full of palm trees, crops, and old adobe villages (kasbah).
In the Dades Valley, spectacular rocks await us with their shapes that remind us of the monkeys’ fingers. The reddish landscape of this valley is wild, with snow on one side and a semi-desert on the other. Its curious geological forms make up one of the most beautiful spectacles to behold
And we continue visiting kasbah such as the Kasbah Itrane and the beautiful Kasbah Amridil, which we find after crossing the Valley of Roses, hidden among the huge palm groves of Skoura overflowing with date palms. We crossed the High Atlas to finish our trip in Marrakech.
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