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Cross the High Atlas, ride camels at sunset and sleep beneath an indifferent sweep of stars on this three-day route from Marrakech to the Erg Chebbi dunes. Expect long scenic drives, cultural stops at kasbahs, and a desert bivouac that highlights Saharan geology and Berber life.
Cross the High Atlas, ride camels at sunset and sleep beneath an indifferent sweep of stars on this three-day route from Marrakech to the Erg Chebbi dunes. Expect long scenic drives, cultural stops at kasbahs, and a desert bivouac that highlights Saharan geology and Berber life.
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Operated by ToDiscoverMarrakech · Merzouga, Drâa-Tafilalet
You crest the High Atlas at Tichka Pass and the air thins; the road unspools toward dunes that rise like waves frozen in sand.
moderate.
72 hours (3 days).
Basic to moderate fitness — able to handle short dune walks and long vehicle transfers; no technical fitness required.
The organized camel trek lasts about 1.5 hours at sunset on day two, leading to the bivouac where you spend the night.
Camps are traditional desert bivouacs — simple but clean, often with shared facilities; dinner and breakfast are included.
The tour is advertised as accessible to a wide range of fitness levels, but dunes and camels require some mobility; contact the operator about wheelchair needs or very young children.
Carry your passport for identification, and Moroccan dirhams for small purchases and tips; major cards are accepted at some hotels but not in remote areas.
Ait Ben Haddou and the routes through Ouarzazate reflect centuries of caravan trade and adobe architecture; Merzouga sits at the eastern edge of historic Saharan crossing routes.
Tour groups are encouraged to minimize impact by avoiding off-track driving on dunes, using established campsites, and respecting local water resources to protect fragile desert ecosystems.
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