Camel trekking is an activity in which you are taken on a camel excursion into the Sahara Desert. Moroccan desert is beautiful and traveling to such destination is a once in a lifetime experience. Best of Merzouga invites you to discover the Dunes of Erg Chebbi also known as the Dunes of Merzouga.
A trip in Moroccan Sahara desert is definitely an experience everyone should have at least once in their lifetime. It is a journey well worth the effort and you will have fond memories to last you forever. Imagine yourself on top a camel, trekking through the Sahara desert. There is nothing around you and all you can hear are the footsteps of the camel on the soft sand. The sky is vast and clear in the day and filled with millions of bright stars at night. It is a very peaceful experience, one raley known to most of the Western World.
ITINERARY & TRIP DETAILS:
Erg Chebbi & Ait Benhedou tour itinerary : 3 day 2 Night Trip
Day 1: Marrakesh-ouarzazate-dades gorge
We Depart from Marrakech at 09h in a modern, air conditioned transportation. We travel over the Atlas mountains, enjoying the magnificent views of the surrounding countryside below and we visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. This journey takes approx 3h. From there, after our break, we continue to Ouarzazate (approx 1 hour or so) for lunch break & Sightseeing. Lunch is available in the local cafe’s. After lunch, we continue along the route of The Dades Valley to reach our guesthouse where we will stay for the night. The guesthouse offers Private ensuite rooms and an evening meal and breakfast are included.
Day 2: dades gorge – todra gorge Tinghir -erg Chaabi Sahara desert
The next morning we continue along the Dades valley, visiting Dades Gorge, Todra, Todra Gorge and other interesting sites, making our way to Merzouga. At Merzouga we explore the village and meet our Camels who will take us for 1 and a half hours into the Dunes to reach our desert camp at Erg Chebbi. Each person rides their own Camel . The Camel trek is usually just prior to sunset, so that you may enjoy the sun setting over the landscape from the top of the Dunes. Once we arrive at the Desert camp, we are greeted with a cup of delicious hot minty tea and we spend the evening under the stars, on the dunes and beside the warmth of the fireside. We enjoy a locally cooked meal of Tagine or couscous (vegetarians are catered for with vegetable tagine), a drum party and story swapping. The camp has toilet facilities. Those that wish to can sleep directly under the stars, but there are Bivouacs for everyone. The stars in the desert are a great opportunity to see as their are no artificial lights around and you can fully appreciate the glory of the skies above.
Day 3: merzouga Erg chabi Back To Marrakech
Wake up early , just prior to sunrise, we have a 1h30 camel ride at sunrise to explore the area further and we head back to Merzouga on our Camels. When we reach Merzouga, have breakfast & have the opportunity to shower and then we begin our journey through the stony desert and over the Atlas mountains, with plenty of stops for photos, exploring and lunch as we return to Marrakech. The usual arrival time in Marrakech is between 17:00hrs and 18:00hrs.
TRIP FACTS:
- Trip grade: Easy
- Group size: Min 2 and Max 15
- Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Starts/Finish: marrakech city
- Availability: all year round
PRICES:
- Group 2-3: 300 € Per person
- Group 4-6: 290 € Per person
- Group 7-10: 280 € Per person
- Group 11-15: 170 € Per person
- One person: On request
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Private transport to and from marrakech
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Accomodation in th hotel & desert tents with half board
- Speaking English driver guide
- Camel Ride in the desert
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
- Travel insurance
- Lunches during the trip
- Soft Drinks and water
- Tip
ABOUT THE PRICE PAYMENT:
The price quoted is per person and we quote in Euros (€), but you can pay in Sterling (£)/ US Dollars ($)/ Moroccan Dirham.
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