A camel trek is one of the most incredible ways to experience Morocco; not only are you able to get up close and personal with the country’s wildlife, but you also get to experience the country the way the locals do and with local expertise to educate and inform you about your destination and the small towns you will pass through. This tour gives you the opportunity to see Morocco first hand, opening it’s incredible views and lush wildlife to you, as well as it’s cultural variety that you will experience as you pass through the villages and communities of rural Morocco. Pickup is available from all Marrakech hotels. For guest houses and riads, the pickup will be from the closest point accessible by van.Overview
Morocco Getaway Signature Experience
Important Information
Included/Excluded
Day 1 Marrakech – Tinghir
Early in the morning we make our way across the High Atlas Mountain via the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass observing some of Morocco’s most picturesque scenery to the oasis town of Ouarzazate. We will stop for lunch and then continue our journey to Todra Gorge via the Valley of the Roses and the “Valley of 1000 Kasbahs”.
Where you’ll be staying
- Riad Dar Bab Todra or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Note
Today’s total driving time is approximately 7 hours.
Day 2: Tinghir – Merzouga
After breakfast you can take a guided walk through the palmerie and Kasbah in Tinghir. We will lunch at Todra Gorge before departing for the Merzouga Dunes (Sahara Desert) via Erfoud. On the road you will see the Rissani Oasis before crossing the sandy track that leads to the dunes. Merzouga village is located in front of the big dune of Erg Chebbi. From here we will take a camel into the desert and spend the night at a traditional Berber camp and experience total peace and serenity.
Where you’ll be staying
- Desert Camp (1 night)
Included Activities
- Todra Gorge – Walk
- Tinghir – Palmerie oasis and Kasbah walk
- Sahara – Camel ride
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Note
Today’s total driving time is approximately 4 hours.
Day 3: Merzouga – Marrakech
Rise early and climb to the top of the dunes and experience the magical sunrise and after breakfast we take our camels back to the auberge before departing for Marrakech.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Note
Today’s total driving time is approximately 10 hours.