Sahara Desert Tour From Marrakech

Welcome to Morocco! Upon your arrival at Marrakech, your personal English-speaking driver will meet you at the arrival hall and then escort you to your hotel for checking in. The rest of the day is yours for free. You can either rest or get out to explore nearby streets on your own.

After breakfast at the hotel, drive along the zigzag Atlas Mountain road to Ouarzazate. En route, you will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Ait Ben Haddou, an ancient fortified village (ksar) along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. With the unique architecture and peculiar scenery, this mud city is favored by many popular international movies, such as the Game of Thrones. You will get a close insight into the city and climb up to the old Granary to have a panoramic view of the kasbah and surrounding scenery.

Afterward, continue your journey to Ouarzazate. Enjoy some free time in the afternoon after arriving.

Today, you will head to Erfoud, the entry to the Saharan dunes of Erg Chebbi. On the way, you will first stop in Kelaa Megouna, which is known for cosmetic products using the extract of locally grown roses. Continue northeast to the city of Boumalne Dades for its beautiful and charming landscapes, as well as its idyllic valleys. Afterward, visit the Todra Gorge where you can take a short walk and enjoy some photograph time for the red cliffs with an average height of 400 meters. Arrive at Erfoud overnight.

Get up early this morning and take a jeep ride to the dunes of Erg Chebbi in the Sahara Desert. You will have a chance to take a camel ride and enjoy the breathtaking views of the desert when the sun rises from the east over the desert dunes. Return to your hotel for breakfast. Later drive to Skoura village via the road of thousand Kasbahs, stop at the beautiful Palmeraie and visit Ameghdil Kasbah dating from the 17th century. Return to Ouarzazate after the tour.

After breakfast, head back to Marrakech. You will arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon and enjoy some free time to explore the city on your own.

Today you will have a full day tour to visit the hidden treasures in Marrakech. Discover the Koutoubia Mosque, the biggest mosque tower and the landmark of Marrakech first. Next, visit the Palace of the Bahia and the Saadian Tombs nearby. 

After lunch, visit the Marrakech Museum which is housed in the Dar Menebhi Palace, the former residence for Mehdi Mnebhi, who was the Defence Minister of Abdelaziz of Morocco. Stop for a cup of tea or orange juice at the beautifully restored Dar Cherifa, which is a late 16th-century house in the old medina of Marrakesh and houses a cultural foundation, bookstore, and art gallery. Explore the colorful souks of Marrakech before returning to your hotel.

Enjoy a free morning before heading to the airport for the flight to your next destination.