Set off on a 3-day and 2-night off-the-beaten-track tour of Berber villages, gorges, Kasbahs, and the desert dunes of Erg Chebbi. Depart from Ouarzazate for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure into the Sahara.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Private group
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Valid 1 day
- Starting time 8:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Driver
- French, English, Spanish
- Pickup included
- Pickup in the lobby of your hotel in Ouarzazate
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Pass by palm groves, valleys, and Kasbahs
- See the stunning Erg Chebbi Dunes
- Marvel at desert dunes and Saharan landscapes
- Walk through Berber villages
Full description
• Day 1: Ouarzazate – Skoura – Dades Valley – Todra Gorges
Get picked up from your hotel in Ouarzazate in the morning and set off towards Skoura Palm Grove to visit the popular Amrehidil Kasbah. Later, continue to the city of roses, Kelaa Mgouna. You will then drive off-road though Boutaghrar and Mgoun Valley to meet the nomads living in caves. Cross to the Dades Gorges through Ait Your Kasbah. Head up along the Dades Valley to the gorges or enjoy a walk with a local guide in the valley. In the afternoon, continue to Todra Valley and Gorges, where you'll stay overnight in a guesthouse hotel.
• Day 2: Todra Gorges – Tamtatoucht – Amellagou – Erg Chebbi
After breakfast, take a hike in the Todra Valley or Tamtatoucht Village before continuing through the beautiful scenery and remote villages of Amellagou and Ait Hami. Drive to Tadighoust and then Goulmima. Enjoy a wonderful break at the old Ksar of Igoulmim, before heading deep into the desert landscape of Merzouga. Embark on a sunset camel ride with a view of the Erg Chebbi Dunes and then settle in for the night in tents.
• Day 3: Erg Chebbi – Agdez Draa Valley – Ouarzazate
Wake up early to see the sun rise over the dunes. Enjoy breakfast and a camel trek back to meet your driver and return to Ouarzazate, this time on a different route with stops in Rissani Market and Draa Valley, through Agdez. Drive across the Anti Atlas Mountains back to Ouarzazate.
Includes
- Private licensed vehicle, fuel, and passenger insurance
- Professional driver
- Pickup and drop-off at hotels in Ouarzazate
- Overnight in Todra Valley/Tamtatoucht hotel with dinner and breakfast
- Overnight in tented camp in the Erg Chebbi Dunes with dinner and breakfast
- Sunset camel ride and camel ride to return from the camp
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entry fees when applicable
- Gratuities
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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