Trip description
“Marrakech – Erg Chebbi – Marrakech” the south of the country in depth . This route awakens us in Marrakech vibrant city , dotted with artisans and artists , with magnificent squares and aromas that will leave a lasting impression. From the city, we'll continue in a 4x4 towards the High Atlas Mountains , discovering breathtaking landscapes along the way, pausing to admire their beauty , chat with the villagers , and leisurely enjoy their hidden villages and immense gorges . We'll leave the mountains to reach the Erg Chebbi Desert , a spectacle for the senses , with its endless dunes and that magical aura that only special places possess, allowing us to spend an unforgettable night under the stars . The road takes us through unique places like the town of Rissani , with its ancient market , among many others…
  • Duration
    5 nights / 6 days
  • Places
    Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Boulmane Dades, Tinerhir, Erfoud, Erg Chebbi, Merdani
  • Airport
    Marrakech / Marrakech
  • Price
  • Duration
    5 nights / 6 days
  • Places
    Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Boulmane Dades, Tinerhir, Erfoud, Erg Chebbi, Merdani
  • Airport
    Marrakech / Marrakech
  • Price
Day 1 of the itinerary
  • Departure from the airport of origin towards Marrakech .
  • Arrival in Marrakech “depending on the time of year there may be a time difference”.
  • Airport pickup and transfer to the Riad in the Medina or 5* Hotel .
  • Accommodation.
  • Depending on your arrival time , it is recommended to make your first contact with the Medina by visiting the incomparable Djemaa el-Fna Square .
  • Around this time the square fills with reciters , fortune tellers , jugglers , tooth pullers , dancers , snake charmers and much more…
  • As night falls, small, illuminated food stalls begin to appear outdoors where you can sample their typical dishes .
Day 2 of the itinerary
  • This morning we will visit the Medina of Marrakech on foot with a local guide .
  • We will begin by admiring the Koutoubia Minaret , the twin of the Giralda of Seville , and continue by visiting the Bay Palace .
  • We will venture into the narrow streets of the Souk artisans in action : weaving carpets , making slippers ... and we will be able to find an infinite variety of quality crafts .
  • We will visit a Berber pharmacy where they will show us their " little secrets ".
  • We will go out again to Djemaa el-Fna Square , where the atmosphere during the day is completely different from that at night.
  • In the afternoon, free time to practice the art of bargaining or discover the most hidden places of the Medina at our own pace.
  • Accommodation in a Riad in the Medina or a 5* Hotel .
Day 3 of the itinerary
  • Today we will leave in a 4x4 vehicle with a driver to head to the Central High Atlas .
  • In this stage we have approximately 310 km ahead of us, although we will be rewarded by the spectacular scenery .
  • We will cross the Tizi n'Tichka , or Tichka mountain pass , the highest road pass in the country .
  • Here we will leave behind the predominant green and ochre colors to give way to a lunar landscape .
  • Along the way we will visit the Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou , a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the setting for several film productions .
  • We will pass through Ouarzazate and continue through the Valley of Roses until we reach Boumalne Dades , a town located in the Valley of Birds at an altitude of 1,612 m in the High Atlas Mountains .
  • Accommodation and dinner at the Hotel Xaluca Dades 4* .
Day 4 of the itinerary
  • This morning we will leave early towards Tinerhir , a town that offers a beautiful panorama of contrasts with its pink houses and palm groves , an ideal starting point to explore the famous Todra Gorges , where we can walk a little following the course of the river .
  • We will leave the mountains and continue to Erfoud , where we will take the track to experience a day of Total Desert .
  • We will travel along one of the tracks used in the Dakar Rally , visiting villages and desert nomads .
  • We will stop at the Marine Fossil Quarries , which are 360 ​​million years old , and have a picnic in an authentic oasis .
  • We will continue until we reach the Great Erg Chebbi , the Desert of Dunes of very fine sand , where we will change the 4x4 vehicle for dromedaries to enter the heart of the dunes and contemplate an unforgettable sunset .
  • We will arrive by dromedary at the Bivouac de Luxe , where we will stay in tents like those used by desert nomads .
  • Accommodation and dinner.
  • Sleeping under the stars is .
Day 5 of the itinerary
  • “Appointment with the sunrise”.
  • is recommended to get up early to walk to the top of the dunes and see the sunrise .
  • Bedouin breakfast and return to the car which will take us around the Erg to the abandoned village of Merdani .
  • Next, we will begin our journey back to Marrakech (approx. 550 km ) passing through the town of Alnif and enjoying a great variety of landscapes .
  • It will be a day of moving .
  • Arrival in Marrakech and free time .
  • Accommodation in a Riad in the Medina or a 5* Hotel.
  • Note: Last day of 4x4 .
Day 6 of the itinerary
  • At the agreed time , transfer to Marrakech airport to catch the flight back to the point of origin .
At Xaluca Tours, all our programs are custom-designed to suit each traveler. Below, you can find the document with indicative prices for this program during peak and off-peak seasons.

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