The city of Marrakech was Voted the World’s Top Holiday Destination by TripAdvisor. Marrakech is the third largest city in Morocco after Casablanca and is a three hour drive from High Atlas Mountains. The location of Marrakech makes it ideal for taking Sahara Desert Tours and Private Day Trips for travelers whose schedule allows for a limited time in the country. Ideally positioned an hour from Spain and three hours from Paris, the locale of Marrakech and its contrasting landscape has made it a top destination for Morocco Travelers.
There are a vareity of Desert Adventure Tours to the Sahara from Marrakech to choose from. For travelers who have a liimited amount of time some options are a 3-Day, a 4-Day or a 5-Day Sahara Desert Tour. Visitors that have a longer timeframe can instead choose a Tailor Made Tour.
Our Top Recommendation for a 4-Day Sahara Desert Morocco Adventure Tour Itinerary is:
Day 1: Departure from Marrakech to Ouarzazate via the Tizi-N-Tichka Pass. Along the route you will see panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains as well as sights of fertile valleys, blue and red colored pise villages and other striking mineral environments. Visit Kasbah Telout, one of Morocco’s hidden jewels and a famous Kasbahs that is the origin of the Pacha Glaoui Family. Continue to the Skoura Palmeraie. Overnight in Skoura at a Charming Boutique Riad.
Day 2: Explore Skoura and the Valley of 1000 Kasbahs. Visit the Valley of Roses. Next, drive towards the Sahara Desert. Visit Erfoud, the capital of fossils. Tea in Mount Mgoun with Nomads. Continue to the Erg Chebbi Dunes. Trek by dromedary for 2 Hours before sunset. Arabian Nights dinner and couscous. Overnight in a Luxury Desert Camp.
Day 3: Travel by pise across the Sahara Desert. Continue the towards Rissani. Continue to Rissani for a breadbaking lesson on Madfouna. Next continue to a Berber Village. Sip Mint tea and eat Couscous with a Berber family. Next take the road to Ouarzazate. Overnight at a Charming Boutique Riad in Ouarzazate.
Day 4: Travel to the Oasis of Fint. Visit this Oasis which is reached by off road pise. Then continue to visit the Atlas and Cinema Studios in Ouarzazate. Enjoy a guided historical tour of Ait Benhaddou. Located 32 km from Ouarzazate lies the picturesque village. Aït Benhaddou is situated in Souss-Massa-Draâ on a hill along the Ouarzazate River. Lawrence of Arabia was filmed here along with dozens of other Hollywood films. Many refer to Ouarzazate, as the Hollywood of Morocco. part of the village was rebuilt. After visiting Ait Benhaddou, return to Marrakech
The 4-Day Top Sahara Desert Tour From Marrakech Includes:
Transport in 4×4 Land Cruiser with an English, Multilingual Speaking Driver/ Guide
Accommodations Daily at Charming Guest Houses
Overnight in Luxury Desert Camp with Arabian Nights Dinner & Music Celebration
Overnight with views of the Dades Valley
Hiking Excursion to the Todra Gorge
Sunset Camel Trek with Berber Camel Guide
Lunch with a Berber Family
Other Top Desert Tours Advetnure Tours from Marrakech:
3 Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech
4 Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech
5 Day Sahara Desert Tour from Mararkech
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