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4-Day Morocco Sahara Desert Tour

The 4-day Morocco Sahara Desert Tour takes you right to the heart of southern Morocco. You will drive through the beautiful High Atlas Mountains and see main attractions like Telouet Kasbah, Ait Ben Haddou, and the fertile Skoura Oasis. From there you will go to the breathtaking Todra Gorges and the Sahara Desert, where a camel ride through the magnificent Erg Chebbi dunes is waiting for you. You will have a dreamy night in either a traditional Berber or a luxury desert camp, with the local music, the warm hospitality and the delicious Moroccan food under the stars.

This journey, which is part of Morocco tours that have been meticulously created, is not only about the beauty of the places visited but it also offers the chance to taste local food. The visitor will personally make and enjoy traditional Moroccan dishes such as Medfouna (Berber pizza), which is made in a typical desert style. This tour is a combination of nature, culture, and adventure, and it is ideal for those who want a genuine Sahara Desert experience.

Durations
4 days

Cities
Marrakech Telouet Aït Ben Haddou Rissani Merzouga Dades Valley Ifrane High Atlas Mountains

4-day Morocco Desert Tour

Day 1 Kasbahs and Oases of the High Atlas Adventure

We’ll pick you up from your accommodation at 9am. On the first leg of your 4-day Morocco Desert Tour, you’ll travel through the high atlas mountains of Tizi N’tichka. Enjoy breathtaking views and explore the Berber villages. Enjoy lunch in one of the local restaurants that serve very fresh tajines and barbecue meat (lamb or beef). After the pass, leave the principal route to reach Kasbah Telouet (Kasbah Glaoui Pacha of Marrakech). Follow the lovely Ounila Valley to the Ait Ben Haddou UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit this fortified village, which has served as the setting for many worldwide films for years. It is effectively a living museum with a large number of residences. After, we leave towards the Agdez oasis for an overnight stay in one of its tranquil guesthouses.

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Day 2 Rissani, Tafilalt Oasis & Sahara Desert Camel Trek Experience

Leave Agdz and head towards Rissani. This town is of historical importance and once marked the crossroads of the West African caravan routes and is the origin of the establishment of the Alaouite dynasty (17th Century), the dynasty that still holds power in Morocco today. Here is where you can experience authentic local culture. trying the specialty of the Berber pizza. the best part is that you can buy the meat directly from the butcher and take it to the bakery to bake the Medfouna (berber pizza) for you. After lunch, we’ll travel through the scenic Tafilalt Oasis to reach the Sahara Desert. Once you arrive, you’ll begin your camel trek through the dunes, catching a stunning Sahara sunset, and then settle into a traditional desert camp complete with traditional music and a fire. one of the true highlights of this 4-day Morocco desert tour from Marrakech

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Day 3 Natural Wonders of Todra Gorges and Dades Valley

By the end of the day, the stunning Sahara Desert will be left behind as the highlight of the day will be the adventure through the wonderful forms of nature at the Todra Gorges and the Dades Valley interspersed with breathtaking canyon views. You will cross the Dades River and enter the valley, where a peaceful guesthouse in the gorge will be your accommodation for the night.

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Day 4 Dades Valley, Kasbah Amridil, Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, Marrakech

Before the crossing of the High Atlas Mountains, a visit to some of the south of Morocco’s most interesting kasbah monuments will be made on the way to Marrakech. Discover the picturesque Kasbah Amridil and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou in Skoura. Experience the stunning views of Berber villages amid fertile river valleys and watch the dramatic transformation as the landscape changes from dry pre-Saharan soil to cold alpine summits and verdant farmlands. Traverse the spectacular Tichka Pass and slowly go down to the Marrakech plains, expected to arrive around 6 PM.

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What's included/Excluded

● Transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle 4×4 Toyota Prado Tx or Deluxe
● Experienced local english-speaking driver
● All nights' accommodations in air-conditioned rooms/suites with private bathroom
● A night in a desert camp with a private toilet and shower, lamps and traditional
● Daily breakfast
● Camel riding
● Hands-on Berber Pizza Experience
● Dinners
● Vegetarian option available
● Sandboarding
● Tea, coffee, and mineral water in the camp
● Luggage service to the camp and all accommodations
● Visit all interesting places during your 4-day Morocco itinerary from Marrakech

● Beverages
● Lunches
● Tips
● Extras

highlights

● Cross one of the high atlas mountains in Morocco, Tizi’N Tichka
● Explore the Unesco World heritage site of Kasbah Ait Benhaddou
● Experience a charming night in one of the Dades Valley guesthouses
● Experience camel riding in Sahara Desert Erg Chebbi.
● Spend a night in the middle of nowhere
● Visit a local family and learn about the Moroccan lifestyle.
● Hands-on Berber Pizza Experience
● Visit local market of Rissani
● Spend a night in the charming town of Agdez, nestled along the Draa Valley

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