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Marrakech – Erg Chebbi.

From the red city to the dunes of the Sahara, crossing the High Atlas, Aït Ben Haddou and the Todra gorges.

Duration
5 nights / 6 days
Airports
In Marrakech · Out Errachidia
Highlights
Marrakech medina · Aït Ben Haddou · Todra · Erg Chebbi · Khamlia
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An authentic journey to discover southern Morocco.

«Marrakech – Erg Chebbi» is an authentic journey to discover southern Morocco.

The route begins in Marrakech — a city full of colour, artisans, vibrant squares and unforgettable aromas. From there we cross the High Atlas in a 4x4, discovering Berber villages, gorges, oases, historic kasbahs and mountain landscapes.

Finally we reach the Erg Chebbi desert, with its endless dunes and magical atmosphere, where we experience sleeping under the stars.

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Quick facts

The essentials.

Duration5 nights / 6 days
PlacesMarrakech · Ouarzazate · Boumalne Dades · Tinerhir · Erfoud · Erg Chebbi · Merdani · Rissani · Errachidia
AirportsMarrakech / Errachidia
TypeMarrakech · Atlas · Erg Chebbi
Experiences4x4 · camels · bivouac · Berber villages · gorges · oases
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Pack your bag

Handwritten notes from those who already did this route — what to pack to enjoy it surprise-free.

Layer up

Clothing for the Atlas & the desert

  • Dress in layers: a cool High Atlas morning can turn into a hot afternoon on the dunes.
  • A fleece or jumper for the nights: both the Atlas and the desert cool down after sunset.
  • Closed, broken-in shoes for walking through kasbahs, gorges and sand.
  • A large scarf (cheche): it shields you from sun, wind and fine sand.

— Your Xaluca team

Don't forget

Must-have accessories

  • Sunglasses and SPF 50 sunscreen: the Sahara sun is no joke.
  • A cap or wide-brimmed hat for the midday hours.
  • Lip balm and moisturiser: the air is very dry and your skin will feel it.
  • A reusable bottle and hand gel for the 4x4 legs.

— Your Xaluca team

Under the stars

Desert nights & travel days

  • A head torch and a power bank: the bivouac doesn't always have plugs.
  • A small bag for the night at camp; your big suitcase stays in the 4x4.
  • Something warm for sleeping: the desert surprises with its cool nights.
  • Some cash in dirhams for tips, mint tea and small purchases along the way.

— Your Xaluca team

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  1. Day 01
    Arrival in Marrakech

    Day route:Arrival → Marrakech

    Highlights
    • 01Djemaa el-Fna at duskUNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2008. At nightfall the square becomes a vast gastronomic and cultural stage with dozens of lit-up food stalls and impromptu shows.
    • 02Living in a Medina riadRiads are former palatial homes organised around an inner courtyard. Spending the night in one offers an immersion into traditional Moroccan life at the heart of the Medina, away from the bustle.
    • 03Marrakech Menara airportOpened in its modern form in 2008, it is one of Morocco's main gateways and an architectural landmark thanks to its geometric lattice façade inspired by traditional zellige.
    The day, in detail

    Flight from your home airport to Marrakech. Arrival and transfer to a Riad in the Medina or 5* Hotel. Overnight. Depending on your arrival time, we recommend a first contact with the Medina and the famous Djemaa el-Fna Square — which at dusk and after dark fills with storytellers, fortune-tellers, jugglers, snake charmers and traditional open-air food stalls.

Day 1Arrival in MarrakechDay 2Marrakech · medina, Koutoubia and souksDay 3Marrakech · Tizi n'Tichka · Aït Ben Haddou · Boumalne DadesDay 4Tinerhir · Todra · Erg Chebbi · BivouacDay 5Sunrise · Merdani · Khamlia · Rissani · Kasbah XalucaDay 6Ziz Valley · Errachidia · return
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Marrakech · Tizi n'Tichka · Aït Ben Haddou · Boumalne Dades
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Djemaa el-Fna at dusk

UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2008. At nightfall the square becomes a vast gastronomic and cultural stage with dozens of lit-up food stalls and impromptu shows.

Did you know

Living in a Medina riad

Riads are former palatial homes organised around an inner courtyard. Spending the night in one offers an immersion into traditional Moroccan life at the heart of the Medina, away from the bustle.

For the photo

Marrakech Menara airport

Opened in its modern form in 2008, it is one of Morocco's main gateways and an architectural landmark thanks to its geometric lattice façade inspired by traditional zellige.

Day 01

Arrival in Marrakech

Flight from your home airport to Marrakech. Arrival and transfer to a Riad in the Medina or 5* Hotel. Overnight. Depending on your arrival time, we recommend a first contact with the Medina and the famous Djemaa el-Fna Square — which at dusk and after dark fills with storytellers, fortune-tellers, jugglers, snake charmers and traditional open-air food stalls.

Cultural highlights

Djemaa el-Fna at dusk

UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2008. At nightfall the square becomes a vast gastronomic and cultural stage with dozens of lit-up food stalls and impromptu shows.

Living in a Medina riad

Riads are former palatial homes organised around an inner courtyard. Spending the night in one offers an immersion into traditional Moroccan life at the heart of the Medina, away from the bustle.

Marrakech Menara airport

Opened in its modern form in 2008, it is one of Morocco's main gateways and an architectural landmark thanks to its geometric lattice façade inspired by traditional zellige.

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What travellers say about this day
Getting lost in the Marrakech medina with our guide was magical: the souks, the Koutoubia and a Djemaa el-Fna that becomes another city at night.

Carlos D.

Logroño, Spain

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Marrakech

The red city of Morocco
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The red city of Morocco

Discover palaces, gardens, souks, and historical monuments that make Marrakech one of the most fascinating destinations in North Africa.

Get lost in the most vibrant medina in the country
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Get lost in the most vibrant medina in the country

Stroll through traditional markets, lively alleys, and corners where history and culture are present at every step.

The cultural soul of Morocco
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The cultural soul of Morocco

Enjoy the atmosphere of Jemaa el-Fna, the local cuisine, and the unique energy that characterizes this imperial city.

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Koutoubia

Built in the 12th century by the Almohads, the Koutoubia minaret is considered a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. Its design served as the model for Seville's Giralda and Rabat's Hassan Tower.

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Bahia Palace

Built in the 19th century by the grand vizier Si Moussa for his favourite, the palace has 150 rooms, mosaic gardens and exquisite cedar coffered ceilings. A masterpiece of Moroccan craftsmanship.

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The souks and the crafts

One of North Africa's largest artisan markets, divided into specialised quarters — tanners, basket weavers, dyers, blacksmiths, jewellers — keeping medieval crafts alive.

Day 02

Marrakech · medina, Koutoubia and souks

Guided walking tour of the Marrakech Medina with a local guide. We start at the Koutoubia minaret — twin of Seville's Giralda — and continue to the Bahia Palace. We wander the traditional souks watching carpet weavers, babouche makers and a vast range of artisans at work. Visit to a Berber pharmacy where they share their «little secrets». In the afternoon: free time, shopping, a Medina stroll and the art of bargaining. Overnight in a Riad in the Medina or 5* Hotel.

Cultural highlights

Koutoubia: the minaret that inspired the Giralda

Built in the 12th century by the Almohads, the Koutoubia minaret is considered a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. Its design served as the model for Seville's Giralda and Rabat's Hassan Tower.

Bahia Palace

Built in the 19th century by the grand vizier Si Moussa for his favourite, the palace has 150 rooms, mosaic gardens and exquisite cedar coffered ceilings. A masterpiece of Moroccan craftsmanship.

The souks and the crafts

One of North Africa's largest artisan markets, divided into specialised quarters — tanners, basket weavers, dyers, blacksmiths, jewellers — keeping medieval crafts alive.

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What travellers say about this day
Marrakech won us over from the first step. Haggling in the souk and the mint tea were exactly the experience we were after.

Nuria V.

Almería, Spain

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Marrakech

The red city of Morocco
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The red city of Morocco

Discover palaces, gardens, souks, and historical monuments that make Marrakech one of the most fascinating destinations in North Africa.

Get lost in the most vibrant medina in the country
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Get lost in the most vibrant medina in the country

Stroll through traditional markets, lively alleys, and corners where history and culture are present at every step.

The cultural soul of Morocco
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The cultural soul of Morocco

Enjoy the atmosphere of Jemaa el-Fna, the local cuisine, and the unique energy that characterizes this imperial city.

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Tizi n'Tichka

At 2,260 m, the Tizi n'Tichka is Morocco's highest tarmac mountain pass. The drive shows how the landscape changes dramatically — from the green, fertile north to the near-lunar south side of the Atlas.

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Aït Ben Haddou

UNESCO World Heritage since 1987 and one of the finest examples of traditional southern-Moroccan adobe architecture. It has hosted blockbusters like Gladiator, The Mummy, Game of Thrones and Kingdom of Heaven.

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Boumalne Dades, in the Valley of the Birds

Town set at 1,612 m in the heart of the High Atlas range. A strategic point between oases, kasbahs and Berber villages, and the natural gateway to the spectacular Dades Valley.

Day 03

Marrakech · Tizi n'Tichka · Aït Ben Haddou · Boumalne Dades

Pick-up at 09:30 from the agreed point in Marrakech and departure in a 4x4 with driver towards the Central High Atlas. A few kilometres lie ahead, generously rewarded by the landscape. We cross the Tizi n'Tichka — Morocco's highest tarmac mountain pass at 2,260 m — leaving the greens and ochres behind to enter a lunar landscape. Along the way we visit the Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, UNESCO World Heritage and backdrop of countless film productions. We pass through Ouarzazate and continue along the Valley of the Roses to Boumalne Dades, at 1,612 m in the Valley of the Birds. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Xaluca Dades 4*.

Cultural highlights

Tizi n'Tichka: Morocco's highest tarmac pass

At 2,260 m, the Tizi n'Tichka is Morocco's highest tarmac mountain pass. The drive shows how the landscape changes dramatically — from the green, fertile north to the near-lunar south side of the Atlas.

Aït Ben Haddou: ancient ksar and film set

UNESCO World Heritage since 1987 and one of the finest examples of traditional southern-Moroccan adobe architecture. It has hosted blockbusters like Gladiator, The Mummy, Game of Thrones and Kingdom of Heaven.

Boumalne Dades, in the Valley of the Birds

Town set at 1,612 m in the heart of the High Atlas range. A strategic point between oases, kasbahs and Berber villages, and the natural gateway to the spectacular Dades Valley.

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What travellers say about this day
Aït Ben Haddou looks straight out of a film — and it is. Climbing to the top of the ksar at sunset was spectacular.

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  • Mountain
  • Viewpoint
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Marrakech

The red city of Morocco
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The red city of Morocco

Discover palaces, gardens, souks, and historical monuments that make Marrakech one of the most fascinating destinations in North Africa.

Get lost in the most vibrant medina in the country
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Get lost in the most vibrant medina in the country

Stroll through traditional markets, lively alleys, and corners where history and culture are present at every step.

The cultural soul of Morocco
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The cultural soul of Morocco

Enjoy the atmosphere of Jemaa el-Fna, the local cuisine, and the unique energy that characterizes this imperial city.

Tinerhir · Todra · Erg Chebbi · Bivouac
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The Todra Gorges

One of south-east Morocco's most spectacular canyons, with walls up to 160 metres high at their narrowest point. The Todra river sculpted these walls over millions of years and is a world-class climbing destination.

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The historic Dakar Rally tracks

Between Erfoud and the Erg Chebbi, several tracks were used by the Dakar Rally during its Moroccan editions (until 2007). They cross hamadas and dry wadis, making them iconic routes for 4x4 and adventure motorbikes.

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Erg Chebbi

One of the two great ergs of the Moroccan desert, with dunes reaching up to 150 metres. The atmospheric clarity and absence of light pollution make it one of the best starry skies in North Africa.

Day 04

Tinerhir · Todra · Erg Chebbi · Bivouac

Early departure towards Tinerhir, a small and prosperous town with pink houses and palm groves — the ideal starting point to enter the famous Todra Gorges, where we walk along the riverbed. Leaving the mountains behind, we continue to Erfoud, where we take the desert track for a day of Total Desert. We follow one of the Dakar Rally tracks visiting villages and nomads, stop at the Marine Fossil Quarries (360 million years old) and picnic at a real oasis. We continue to the great Erg Chebbi, where we swap the 4x4 for camels and ride into the heart of the dunes for an unforgettable sunset. Arrival at the bivouac, accommodation in nomad-style jaimas. Dinner and overnight under the stars.

Cultural highlights

The Todra Gorges

One of south-east Morocco's most spectacular canyons, with walls up to 160 metres high at their narrowest point. The Todra river sculpted these walls over millions of years and is a world-class climbing destination.

The historic Dakar Rally tracks

Between Erfoud and the Erg Chebbi, several tracks were used by the Dakar Rally during its Moroccan editions (until 2007). They cross hamadas and dry wadis, making them iconic routes for 4x4 and adventure motorbikes.

Erg Chebbi: sleeping under the stars

One of the two great ergs of the Moroccan desert, with dunes reaching up to 150 metres. The atmospheric clarity and absence of light pollution make it one of the best starry skies in North Africa.

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What travellers say about this day
The Erg Chebbi dunes and the night at the camp were the best of the trip. The starry sky is simply indescribable.

Cristina & Hugo

Alicante, Spain

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Tinerhir

The oasis between mountains and palm groves
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The oasis between mountains and palm groves

Discover a city surrounded by one of the largest palm groves in southern Morocco and situated at the gates of the Todra Gorges.

Explore the heart of the oasis
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Explore the heart of the oasis

Stroll among palm trees, visit traditional villages, and discover the daily life of one of the most fertile regions in the south.

The perfect contrast between water and mountain
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The perfect contrast between water and mountain

Enjoy landscapes where green oases meet the arid Atlas mountains, creating unique settings.

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Khamlia

A village founded by Sudanese communities, internationally known for its Gnawa music, listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Local groups such as Pigeons du Sable keep alive a tradition of hypnotic rhythms, metallic krakebs and drums.

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Rissani

The Rissani souk, busiest on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, is one of the most important markets of the Ziz valley. Aït Atta nomads and remote-village dwellers gather to trade — and its «donkey parking» is one of the most photographed quirks.

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Kasbah Xaluca

An emblematic hotel of southern Morocco, unique in the country thanks to its singular architecture and a full set of wellness services: heated pool, jacuzzi, hammam, massages, tennis and minigolf. The perfect refuge after a night under the stars.

Day 05

Sunrise · Merdani · Khamlia · Rissani · Kasbah Xaluca

«A date with the Sunrise»: we recommend an early walk to the top of the dunes for sunrise. Bedouin breakfast and back to the vehicle for a drive around the Erg to the abandoned village of Merdani. We continue to Khamlia, a village of Sudanese origin, where its inhabitants offer traditional dances and mint tea. Later we head to Rissani's market — unique in these latitudes — where desert tribes and nomads stock up; the «donkey parking» is a sight worth photographing. We climb to a natural viewpoint for a final desert farewell. Arrival at Kasbah Xaluca for a free afternoon: heated pool, jacuzzi, tennis, minigolf, hammam, massage or — for the more adventurous — optional quad biking or a visit to nearby kasbahs. Dinner and overnight at Kasbah Xaluca.

Hotel wellness

  • Heated pool
  • Hammam & Jacuzzi
  • Massages
  • Optional quads
  • Tennis & minigolf

Cultural highlights

Khamlia: ancestral Gnawa music

A village founded by Sudanese communities, internationally known for its Gnawa music, listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Local groups such as Pigeons du Sable keep alive a tradition of hypnotic rhythms, metallic krakebs and drums.

Rissani: a unique southern market

The Rissani souk, busiest on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, is one of the most important markets of the Ziz valley. Aït Atta nomads and remote-village dwellers gather to trade — and its «donkey parking» is one of the most photographed quirks.

Kasbah Xaluca: an oasis after the desert

An emblematic hotel of southern Morocco, unique in the country thanks to its singular architecture and a full set of wellness services: heated pool, jacuzzi, hammam, massages, tennis and minigolf. The perfect refuge after a night under the stars.

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What travellers say about this day
The Rissani souk is pure Morocco: colours, aromas and freshly picked dates. A very authentic experience.

Rocío G.

Córdoba, Spain

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Merdani

Virgin dunes of the Sahara
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Virgin dunes of the Sahara

Discover a lesser-known area of the desert where the dunes remain virtually untouched and away from the busiest routes.

Explore the wilder Sahara
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Explore the wilder Sahara

Traverse landscapes of endless sand, walk across the dunes, and enjoy the absolute tranquility of the surroundings.

The purest silence of the desert
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The purest silence of the desert

Experience an exclusive moment surrounded only by sand, sky, and endless horizons.

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Ziz Valley

One of the largest oases in North Africa, famous for its endless palm groves and the production of the coveted Medjool date.

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Ziz Valley viewpoint

Spectacular panorama over oases, mountains and palm groves of southern Morocco — one of the mandatory stops before catching the return flight.

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Errachidia airport

The main air gateway for south-eastern Morocco, with daily flights via Casablanca to Europe.

Day 06

Ziz Valley · Errachidia · return

Transfer to Errachidia airport with a stop at the Ziz Valley viewpoint — one of North Africa's largest oases. Flight Errachidia → Casablanca and connection to your home airport.

Cultural highlights

Ziz Valley

One of the largest oases in North Africa, famous for its endless palm groves and the production of the coveted Medjool date.

Ziz Valley viewpoint

Spectacular panorama over oases, mountains and palm groves of southern Morocco — one of the mandatory stops before catching the return flight.

Errachidia airport

The main air gateway for south-eastern Morocco, with daily flights via Casablanca to Europe.

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What travellers say about this day
The endless green palm grove of the Ziz valley, amid arid mountains, was a beautiful farewell to the south.

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Burgos, Spain

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Errachidia

The eastern gateway to the Sahara
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The eastern gateway to the Sahara

Discover a city surrounded by oases, mountains, and desert landscapes that acts as a gateway to the great routes of southern Morocco.

Explore oases and traditions
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Explore oases and traditions

Stroll through local markets, discover the surroundings, and learn about the daily life of this region in southeastern Morocco.

A meeting with authentic Morocco
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A meeting with authentic Morocco

Enjoy tranquility, local hospitality, and the characteristic landscapes of the desert gates.

Postcards from the journey

Handwritten memories

What travellers like you wrote to us after this route.

A postcard from the High AtlasFrom Atlas to Sahara

Hello from the road,

We left Marrakech and crossed the High Atlas over the Tizi n'Tichka pass — hairpin bends, snow on the peaks and adobe villages. Two days later we were riding camels towards the dunes of Erg Chebbi. From mountains to desert in a single trip!

From the Atlas to the Sahara,

Carlos

Tizi n'Tichka · High Atlas
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A postcard from MarrakechThe red city

Dear diary,

Marrakech is pure energy: we got lost in the souks among spices, lanterns and carpets, and at dusk we had dinner in Jemaa el-Fna amid smoke, music and storytellers. I tried a lamb tagine with prunes I'll never forget.

With my heart racing,

Ana

Jemaa el-Fna · Marrakech
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Jemaa el-Fna · Marrakech

A postcard from the campSunrise in the dunes

For anyone who dreams of the desert,

I woke before dawn and stepped barefoot out of the tent. The desert was freezing and utterly silent, until the sun rose over the dunes and everything turned to gold. I never thought a place so empty could fill you up so much inside.

Under an endless sky,

Javier

Sunrise at Erg Chebbi
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Sunrise at Erg Chebbi

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Marrakech
Marrakech
Jemaa el-Fna Square
Jemaa el-Fna Square
Koutoubia Mosque
Koutoubia Mosque
Bahia Palace
Bahia Palace
Berber Pharmacy
Berber Pharmacy
High Atlas range
High Atlas range
Tizi n'Tichka Pass
Tizi n'Tichka Pass
Aït Ben Haddou
Aït Ben Haddou
Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate
Boumalne Dades
Boumalne Dades
Hotel Xaluca Dades
Hotel Xaluca Dades
Tinerhir
Tinerhir
Todra Gorges
Todra Gorges
Erfoud
Erfoud
Marine fossil quarries
Marine fossil quarries
Erg Chebbi
Erg Chebbi
Luxury Bivouac
Luxury Bivouac
Merdani
Merdani
Khamlia
Khamlia
Rissani
Rissani
Kasbah Hotel Xaluca
Kasbah Hotel Xaluca
Errachidia
Errachidia
Ziz Valley
Ziz Valley
Marrakech
Marrakech
Jemaa el-Fna Square
Jemaa el-Fna Square
Koutoubia Mosque
Koutoubia Mosque
Bahia Palace
Bahia Palace
Berber Pharmacy
Berber Pharmacy
High Atlas range
High Atlas range
Tizi n'Tichka Pass
Tizi n'Tichka Pass
Aït Ben Haddou
Aït Ben Haddou
Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate
Boumalne Dades
Boumalne Dades
Hotel Xaluca Dades
Hotel Xaluca Dades
Tinerhir
Tinerhir
Todra Gorges
Todra Gorges
Erfoud
Erfoud
Marine fossil quarries
Marine fossil quarries
Erg Chebbi
Erg Chebbi
Luxury Bivouac
Luxury Bivouac
Merdani
Merdani
Khamlia
Khamlia
Rissani
Rissani
Kasbah Hotel Xaluca
Kasbah Hotel Xaluca
Errachidia
Errachidia
Ziz Valley
Ziz Valley
Marrakech
Marrakech
Jemaa el-Fna Square
Jemaa el-Fna Square
Koutoubia Mosque
Koutoubia Mosque
Bahia Palace
Bahia Palace
Berber Pharmacy
Berber Pharmacy
High Atlas range
High Atlas range
Tizi n'Tichka Pass
Tizi n'Tichka Pass
Aït Ben Haddou
Aït Ben Haddou
Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate
Boumalne Dades
Boumalne Dades
Hotel Xaluca Dades
Hotel Xaluca Dades
Tinerhir
Tinerhir
Todra Gorges
Todra Gorges
Erfoud
Erfoud
Marine fossil quarries
Marine fossil quarries
Erg Chebbi
Erg Chebbi
Luxury Bivouac
Luxury Bivouac
Merdani
Merdani
Khamlia
Khamlia
Rissani
Rissani
Kasbah Hotel Xaluca
Kasbah Hotel Xaluca
Errachidia
Errachidia
Ziz Valley
Ziz Valley
Pricing

Prices per person

Accommodation & excursions package by chauffeured 4x4. Two seasons, per-person rate based on the number of travellers.

Accommodation & excursions packageBy 4x4 vehicle
Travellers
Low season
High season
2people*
€1235per person
€1370per person
3people*
€1055per person
€1150per person
4people*
€960per person
€1040per person
Single supplement
€335
Child
€240
€255
Single supplement and child price (per person), by season.

* Prices per person based on double and triple room occupancy. Please consult us for alternative room configurations and children's discounts.

Provisional indicative prices — subject to confirmation.

Season definitions

High season

AprilAugustOctoberEaster WeekChristmasNew Year's EveSpanish national holidays

Low season

All dates not included in high season.

From

€960 / per person

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The trip includes

Every detail, on the table.

  • Two nights in Marrakech in a Riad or 5* Hotel, bed and breakfast
  • One night in Boumalne Dades at Hotel Xaluca Dades 4*, half board
  • One night in Erg Chebbi at a luxury bivouac, half board
  • One night in Erfoud at Kasbah Xaluca, half board
  • Desert «picnic» on day 4
  • Camel ride in the Erg Chebbi
  • Private 4x4 with driver from day 3 to day 6
  • Guided walking tour of the Marrakech Medina with local guide
  • Visits to the Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah and the Bahia Palace
  • Airport transfers in Marrakech and Errachidia
  • Vehicle fuel
  • Travel assistance insurance
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