Erg Chebbi 4 Day Desert Tours

AYA ECOLODGE

Erg Chebbi 4 Day Desert Tours

Sunrise, Sunset, and Everything in Between — The Sahara, Savored

Some journeys rush. This one resonates.

 

The Marrakech to Erg Chebbi 4-Day Tour is for travelers who know magic lives not just in the destination — but in the pauses between:
→ Waking to dune light at dawn
→ Lingering in palm-shaded alleyways
→ Sipping mint tea in a 17th-century riverside kasbah
→ Returning home not exhausted — but expanded.

 

From snow-dusted High Atlas peaks to the river-carved Todra Gorge, the million-palm Draa Valley, and the golden sea of Erg Chebbi, this itinerary moves with intention — no marathon drives, no skipped stories. Just four days of sacred rhythm:
mountain → canyon → oasis → dunes → heritage

 

In a world of fast travel, this is your invitation to go deep — without going long.

 

Balanced pacing: max 6 hours driving/day — no 9-hour marathon returns
Cultural depth: Rissani (royal birthplace), Skoura, Draa Valley, guided Ait Ben Haddou
Three nights of comfort: kasbah hotel, luxury desert camp, Ouarzazate hotel
Full dune immersion: sunset camel trek + sunrise walk in Erg Chebbi
✅ Ideal for first-timers, couples, families, and mindful explorers
✅ 4.9★ | Small groups | Local expert team

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Tour Details

A thoughtfully paced arc — designed for presence, photography, and peace.

 

Day 1: Marrakech → Ouarzazate → Skoura → Dades Gorge

🌄 08:00 AM — Pickup from your Marrakech riad or hotel
⛰️ Ascent through the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m): panoramic stops, terraced Berber villages
🎬 Brief orientation in Ouarzazate (“Hollywood of Africa”)
🕌 Visit Kasbah Amridil in Skoura — a 17th-century riverside fortress, surrounded by lush palm groves
🌹 Journey through the Valley of the Roses (Apr–May: pink bloom) → enter Dades Valley
🗿 Marvel at the surreal “Monkey Toes” rock formations
🌙 Overnight in a kasbah-style hotel in Dades Gorge — cliffside views, tranquil gardens
🍲 Dinner served on terrace overlooking the canyon

 

Day 2: Dades Gorge → Todra Gorge → Ziz Valley → Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)

🚶 Morning walk in Todra Gorge — riverbed hike beneath 300-meter vertical cliffs
🏜️ Drive the “Route of a Thousand Kasbahs” — crumbling fortresses rising from desert dust
🌴 Enter the Ziz Valley — a green ribbon of 10,000+ date palms
🐪 Arrive in Merzouga — gateway to Erg Chebbi’s 150-meter dunes
🫖 Free time for mint tea with panoramic dune views
🐫 1-hour sunset camel trek into the heart of the Sahara — gentle, guided, unforgettable
⛺ Arrive at your luxury desert camp: private Berber tent, real beds, solar lighting
🌙 Berber dinner under stars → live drumming → silent stargazing (zero light pollution)

 

Day 3: Erg Chebbi → Rissani → Draa Valley → Ouarzazate

🌅 Optional pre-dawn walk for Sahara sunrise — dunes shifting from indigo to amber
☕ Berber breakfast served in camp
🕌 Journey to Rissani — royal birthplace of the Alaouite dynasty:
→ Historic souk, mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif, caravan legacy
🌴 Continue through the Draa Valley — Morocco’s longest oasis, fringed with millions of date palms and red-earth kasbahs
🌙 Overnight in a comfortable 3-star hotel in Ouarzazate — pool, garden, mountain views
🍲 Dinner served al fresco

 

Day 4: Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou (Guided Tour) → Marrakech

🏰 Morning drive to Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO)
🕌 Guided walking tour with local expert:
→ Earthen architecture & trans-Saharan trade
→ Film legacy: Gladiator, Game of Thrones, Dune
→ Hidden granaries, rooftop panoramas, living history
⛰️ Return over Tizi n’Tichka Pass — sweeping High Atlas vistas
🟥 Arrive in Marrakech by early evening — rested, inspired, already dreaming of return
✨ You carry not just photos — but rhythm, light, and desert wisdom.

 

📌 Pacing note: Daily drives 4–6 hours, balanced with cultural stops, photo pauses, and rest. Camel trek gentle & safe — suitable for all ages.

What’s Included

✅ Private modern A/C 4×4 (Toyota Land Cruiser or Mercedes Vito) + full fuel
✅ Professional English-speaking driver (local, safety-certified, first-aid trained)
✅ Local certified guide for Ait Ben Haddou (Day 4 — not generic narration)
✅ 3 nights accommodation:
 • Night 1: 3-star kasbah hotel in Dades Gorge (private room, ensuite, views)
 • Night 2: Luxury desert camp in Erg Chebbi (private tent, real beds, linens, solar lighting)
 • Night 3: 3-star hotel in Ouarzazate (pool, garden, quiet)
✅ Daily breakfast + dinner (Moroccan cuisine — tagine, couscous, fresh bread; vegetarian & dietary needs accommodated)
✅ Sunset camel trek to camp (~1 hour, gentle pace)
✅ Bottled water throughout
✅ Riad/hotel pickup & drop-off in Marrakech
✅ 24/7 local support (pre-trip & during)

What’s Not Included

❌ Lunches (budget 80–120 MAD per meal at local cafés)
❌ Soft drinks, juice, or snacks beyond included water
❌ Tips for driver, guide, or camp staff (optional — suggested 250–350 MAD total per group)
❌ Personal expenses: souvenirs (rugs, dates, argan oil), spa, extras
❌ Travel insurance & international flights
❌ Alcohol (not served in desert or rural areas)

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