“Marrakech – Erg Chebbi” is a truly authentic to discover the south of the country . This route awakens us in Marrakech , a vibrant city brimming with color , artisans, and artists , with charming squares and aromas that will leave a lasting impression. From the city, we'll depart 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 exploring their hidden villages and immense gorgesmountains behind to reach the Erg Chebbi desert , a spectacle for the senses , with its endless dunes and the magical aura that only truly special places possess, allowing us to spend an unforgettable night under the stars . The journey takes us through unique places like the town of Rissani , with its ancient market , among many others…
Departure from the airport of origin towards Marrakech .
Arrival in Marrakech (where, 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 .
Djemaa el-Fna: un escenario vivo declarado Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial por la UNESCO
La Plaza Djemaa el-Fna fue inscrita por la UNESCO en 2001 como Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial de la Humanidad, debido a su extraordinaria concentración de tradición oral, gastronomía, música, danzas y artes populares. Es uno de los pocos espacios del mundo donde aún sobreviven oficios como cuentacuentos, herbolarios tradicionales y músicos gnawa actuando al aire libre.
Un cambio completo entre el día y la noche
La plaza presenta dos vidas completamente distintas:
De día: acróbatas, encantadores de serpientes, adivinadores, vendedores de zumo de naranja y curanderos.
De noche: decenas de puestos gastronómicos, músicos, artistas callejeros y grandes concentraciones de público local.
Este cambio diario de atmósfera es uno de los fenómenos culturales más estudiados de Marrakech.
Diferencia horaria: Marruecos tiene un horario único y variable
Marruecos mantiene UTC+1 casi todo el año, pero cambia excepcionalmente a UTC+0 durante el Ramadán. Este ajuste hace que, dependiendo de la época del año, pueda existir una diferencia horaria respecto al país de salida, incluso en vuelos cortos. Por eso la llegada a Marrakech puede variar respecto al horario del país de origen.
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 , where we will have the opportunity to see different artisans : weaving carpets , making slippers … and we can 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 .
La Koutoubia: el alminar almohade que inspiró a la Giralda
La Mezquita de la Koutoubia, construida en el siglo XII, es el ejemplo más representativo de la arquitectura almohade. Su alminar —de 69 metros de altura— sirvió de modelo directo para la Giralda de Sevilla y la Torre Hassan de Rabat, formando un trío arquitectónico único en el mundo islámico occidental.
Los zocos de Marrakech: uno de los laberintos comerciales más grandes del norte de África
Los zocos de Marrakech se organizan desde época medieval en gremios tradicionales: tintoreros, carpinteros, herreros, cesteros, talabarteros, zapateros, tejedores… Muchos de estos oficios se transmiten de padres a hijos, manteniendo técnicas artesanales que apenas han cambiado en siglos. Es uno de los mercados artesanales más extensos del norte de África.
Djemaa el-Fna: a living heritage that changes every hour of the day
La Plaza Djemaa el-Fna está reconocida por la UNESCO como Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial de la Humanidad. Durante el día predominan encantadores de serpientes, curanderos, acróbatas, adivinadores y vendedores ambulantes; mientras que por la noche la plaza se transforma con decenas de puestos de comida tradicional, músicos, narradores de cuentos y espectáculos espontáneos que atraen tanto a locales como a viajeros.
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* .
Tizi n’Tichka: el paso de carretera asfaltado más alto de Marruecos
El Tizi n’Tichka, con 2.260 metros de altitud, es el puerto de carretera asfaltado más alto del país. Fue construido durante el Protectorado Francés en los años 30 para conectar Marrakech con el sur. Su travesía muestra un contraste radical: del verde del Alto Atlas norte al paisaje árido y mineralizado del lado sur.
Aït Ben Haddou: un ksar milenario y uno de los escenarios más filmados del mundo
El Ksar de Aït Ben Haddou, Patrimonio de la Humanidad desde 1987, es uno de los mejores ejemplos de arquitectura fortificada de adobe del sur marroquí. Ha sido escenario de decenas de películas y series, entre ellas Gladiator, Babel, La Momia, Kingdom of Heaven y Juego de Tronos, lo que lo convierte en uno de los lugares más filmados de África.
Valle de las Rosas y Boumalne Dades: un corredor natural a más de 1.600 m de altitud
El Valle de las Rosas, famoso por la rosa damascena, celebra cada mayo un festival dedicado a su cosecha, una tradición agrícola que se remonta siglos atrás. Más adelante, Boumalne Dades, situada a 1.612 metros de altitud, marca la entrada al impresionante valle del Dadès, una zona conocida históricamente como el Valle de los Pájaros por la gran cantidad de aves que habitan o migran por este corredor natural.
Day 4 of the itinerary
This morning we will leave early towards Tinerhir , a small and prosperous town that offers a beautiful panorama of contrasts with its pink houses and palm groves , an ideal starting point to delve into 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 , a desert of very fine sand dunes , where we will exchange 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 .
Tinerhir y las Gargantas del Todra: un cañón con paredes de hasta 160 metros
Las Gargantas del Todra son uno de los desfiladeros más impresionantes del sur de Marruecos. En algunos tramos, sus paredes de roca caliza alcanzan 160 metros de altura, y el pequeño río Todra sigue modelando el paisaje, permitiendo caminar junto a su cauce incluso en verano. El contraste entre palmerales, roca vertical y agua convierte Tinerhir en uno de los oasis más bellos de la región.
Pistas del Dakar y fósiles marinos del Devónico
Entre Erfoud, Taouz y el Erg Chebbi se encuentran pistas utilizadas históricamente en varias etapas del Rally Dakar cuando la competición cruzaba Marruecos (hasta 2007). Muy cerca se hallan las Canteras de Fósiles Marinos, donde se encuentran restos del Período Devónico, con más de 360 millones de años, cuando toda esta región estaba sumergida bajo un mar tropical repleto de ammonites, trilobites y goniatites.
Erg Chebbi: dunas de hasta 150 metros y una puesta de sol inolvidable
El Erg Chebbi es uno de los dos grandes ergs de Marruecos y es conocido por sus dunas que alcanzan 100–150 metros de altura. Su arena extremadamente fina crea un efecto óptico excepcional durante el atardecer: las dunas cambian de color del dorado al rojo y al rosa mientras el sol se esconde, convirtiéndose en una de las puestas de sol más célebres del Sahara marroquí.
Day 5 of the itinerary
“Date with Dawn”.
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 .
We will continue to the Sudanese village of Khamlia , where its inhabitants will treat us to their traditional dances and mint tea .
Later we will go to Rissani * to visit its market , unique in these latitudes, a place where the tribes and nomads of the desert are supplied .
It's curious to see their donkey "parking" .
Finally, we will climb to a natural viewpoint to say goodbye to the desert with a beautiful panoramic view .
Arrival at Kasbah Xaluca to take the rest of the day off .
After the desert experience , it's nice to be able to relax .
We can take a dip in the heated pool , enjoy a jacuzzi , play tennis or mini-golf , or optionally have a hammam (Turkish bath) or a nice massage .
For the more adventurous, there is the possibility of taking quad bike excursions through the dunes surrounding the hotel ( optional excursion ).
Accommodation and dinner at Kasbah Xaluca .
This afternoon, chauffeured cars will be available if you wish to continue exploring the area , go to Erfoud for a leisurely stroll , or visit a craft shop .
TheRissani marketis held onTuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, so sometimes it doesn't coincide with your visit. In that case, we try to schedule it for another day, or sometimes there simply isn't enough time.
Un amanecer único desde las dunas más altas del Erg Chebbi
El Erg Chebbi es uno de los pocos ergs de Marruecos donde las dunas alcanzan 100–150 metros de altura. Gracias a esta altitud y a la finura excepcional de su arena, el amanecer genera un fenómeno cromático muy particular: las dunas cambian de tonos rojizos a dorados y rosados en cuestión de minutos, considerado uno de los amaneceres más bellos del Sahara marroquí.
Khamlia: Gnawa music with deep African roots
El pueblo de Khamlia fue fundado por comunidades de origen sudanés asentadas hace generaciones en el Tafilalet. Es famoso por su música Gnawa, reconocida como Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial por la UNESCO, basada en ritmos hipnóticos con krakebs (castañuelas metálicas), tambores y danzas rituales que forman parte de una tradición afro-bereber ancestral.
Rissani: un mercado caravanero con un auténtico “parking de burros”
El mercado de Rissani, activo principalmente los martes, jueves y domingos, es uno de los zocos más antiguos del sur de Marruecos. Desde hace siglos sirve como lugar de abastecimiento para tribus nómadas y aldeas de la región. Una de sus peculiaridades reales es su “parking de burros”, donde los habitantes dejan sus animales mientras realizan compras e intercambios.
Day 6 of the itinerary
Transfer to Errachidia airport to catch the flight back to the point of origin .
Along the way, we will stop at the Ziz Valley viewpoint , with more than ten million palm trees inside.
Departure of the flight from Errachidia towards Casablanca , to connect with the flight to the point of origin .
Ziz Valley: one of the great palm groves of North Africa
El Valle del Ziz forma parte del histórico oasis del Tafilalet, considerado uno de los mayores palmerales continuos del norte de África. La región es especialmente conocida por la producción del dátil medjoul, uno de los más apreciados a nivel internacional.
Un paisaje fértil en medio de un entorno árido
El mirador del Valle del Ziz ofrece una vista privilegiada del contraste natural más característico del sureste marroquí: un valle fértil repleto de palmeras rodeado por montañas y mesetas áridas. Este oasis existe gracias al río Ziz, que nace en el Alto Atlas y permite el riego y la vida agrícola desde hace siglos.
Errachidia: el principal enlace aéreo para descubrir el sureste marroquí
El Aeropuerto Moulay Ali Cherif (ERH) de Errachidia, inicialmente concebido como base militar, es hoy el aeropuerto clave para conectar el sureste del país con Casablanca, desde donde parten la mayoría de vuelos nacionales e internacionales. Este enlace facilita enormemente la movilidad en una región mayoritariamente desértica.
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.
Remember that these prices are only a reference: each trip is quoted individually based on the number of people, dates, accommodation category, and included services.
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Two nights in Marrakech in a Riad in the Medina or a 5* HotelBed and Breakfast basis .
One night in Boumalne Dades at the 4* Hotel Xaluca Dades on a half board .
One night in Erg Chebbi in a Desert Bivouac on a Half Board .
One night in Erfoud at Kasbah Xaluca on a half board .
Lunch “picnic” in the Desert , day 4 of the itinerary .
Camel ride.
4x4 vehicle with driver from day 3 to day 5 of the itinerary , both included.
Locally guided tour in Marrakech.
Visits to Aït Ben Haddou and Palais de la Bahía .
Airport transfers.
Vehicle fuel.
Travel assistance insurance.
The drinks.
Lunchtime meals , except for the one detailed.
Dinners in Marrakech.
Other personal extras , such as quad bikes or massages .
The flight.
Supplement to add cancellation to insurance*.
Note: There is a possibility of add cancellation insurance in case any unforeseen problems arise before the departure date of the trip. He The cost is 30 euros per person for maximum trips 10 days. He Insurance must be purchased at the same time as the trip confirmation and ticket issuance.. *Consult terms and final price for your particular case.
Flight options
There are several flight options to get to Morocco .
You can choose between regular airlines like Royal Air Maroc , with a connection via Casablanca , or low-cost airlines like Vueling , Air Arabia or Ryanair , which operate direct flights from several major cities .
It is recommended to check flight options and specific conditions .
Rates and vehicle occupancy
The prices shown are calculated based on the occupancy of the 4x4 vehicle(s) used throughout the entire journey.
The cost of transport is divided among the number of occupants at any given time.
Accommodation conditions
Rates based on double and triple rooms .
Single room supplement: 400 €.
Discount for children (3 to 11 years old) sharing a room with a minimum of two adults:
€205 in low season.
€215 in high season.
Due to high occupancy on some dates and the small size of the riadssuitable alternatives will be proposed .
These may involve price variations , which will be announced in advance.
There is also the option of considering hotels , where availability is greater .
Guides and drivers
During peak season , local guides in the Medinas may be shared with other travelers .
Spanish-speaking drivers are limited and their availability is reduced , so it is recommended to book well in advance .
The trip is made in a 4x4 vehicle with a driver , by simple and hospitable , making the journey more enjoyable .
Official guides are reserved exclusively for visits to the Medinas , not for the routes.
Travel requirements
It is mandatory to travel with a passport valid for a minimum of 3 months from the date of return from Morocco .
Optional activities
The quad bike tour is optional, priced at €70 per vehicle , for a 1-hour .
To book spa treatments or massages , you can go directly to the hotel reception .
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To confirm the reservation , it is essential to meet the following requirements :
Registration form: Complete the registration form .
If the passport still needs to be updated, it can be sent later .
Trip payment: This can be done by bank transfer or Visa card , following the procedure below:
30% of the total amount at the time of booking .
Remaining 70% up to 30 days before departure .
Specific flight conditions:
If the chosen flight requires immediate issuance , it will be necessary to pay 100% of the ticket price at the time of booking, plus 30% of the ground services .
All cancellations that occur :
45 days before departure: they will have a 30% expense .
21 days before departure: they will have 100% of expenses .
All cancellations that occur at any time , once the booking has been confirmed , will have a penalty of 50 euros per booking as a management fee .
These conditions refer to land services .
Flights are not included in the travel package.
If purchased through Xaluca Tours , the terms and conditions will be governed by the policies of each airline .
premiums will not be refunded under any circumstances .
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