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This six day loop from Marrakech is a complete tour of southern Morocco's classic landmarks rather than a single-focus desert trip. Day one crosses the Tizi n'Tichka Pass to Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, and day two continues through the Valley of Roses and Todra Gorges to Merzouga on the edge of the Sahara.
Day three is dedicated to Erg Chebbi itself, meeting desert nomads and visiting Khamlia village for Gnawa music before a camel trek to a Berber desert camp for the night. The return route follows the Draa Valley through Zagora, with a final stop at an argan oil cooperative before arriving back in Marrakech on day five, and an airport or accommodation transfer on day six.
Unlike a shorter desert dash, this trip is graded easy and built around comfortable driving days, quality accommodation and a genuine cultural programme alongside the desert scenery, making it accessible to most travellers regardless of trekking experience.
An English-speaking guide and driver lead throughout, with accommodation ranging from hotels and riads to a desert lodge and traditional Berber camp.
This trip is graded easy and is mostly road-based, with a gentle camel trek into the dunes rather than any technical trekking. It suits most travellers, including families and those without previous adventure travel experience.
Long driving days are the main physical demand, broken up by regular sightseeing stops.
The desert camp is a traditional Berber setup among the dunes of Erg Chebbi, reached by camel in the late afternoon, with dinner and a night under the stars followed by an early sunrise view before riding back the next morning.
It's one of the highlights of the trip for most travellers.
Yes, day three includes visits to desert nomads and the Tissardmin Oasis, along with a stop in Khamlia village to experience traditional Gnawa music, giving genuine cultural context to the desert landscape.
These stops are a key part of what distinguishes this trip from a shorter desert dash.
Several days involve significant driving as the route crosses from the High Atlas to the Sahara and back, including the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, Valley of Roses, Todra Gorges and Draa Valley, with regular photo stops and sightseeing to break up the journey.
Comfortable private transport is used throughout.
Accommodation varies through the trip, including hotels and riads in towns such as Ouarzazate and Zagora, a desert lodge near Merzouga, and a traditional Berber camp for the night in the dunes.
Each stop is chosen to suit the landscape and pace of that stage of the journey.
Yes, the minimum age is 10 and the easy grading, comfortable accommodation and mostly road-based itinerary make this a good option for families looking for an accessible introduction to the Sahara.
The camel trek is gentle enough for most children to enjoy comfortably.
Light, breathable clothing for warm desert days, warm layers for cool desert evenings, and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
A scarf or headwear for dust and sun in the dunes, and a small overnight bag for the desert camp, are also worth packing.
Breakfast is included daily, along with meals as described in the itinerary, including dinner at the desert camp on day three.
Meals not specifically mentioned in the itinerary are not included and are payable locally.
The minimum age is 10, and children are welcome given the low physical demands of the itinerary.
Group sizes range up to 20 people, and private departures can be arranged on request.
Cancellations made more than 90 days before departure receive a full refund. Cancellations between 80 and 90 days before departure receive a 50% refund, and cancellations within 70 days of departure are non-refundable.
Written notice is required, and travel cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
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Marrakech
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