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Escape Marrakech for three days of High Atlas passes, kasbahs and the towering dunes of Erg Chebbi. This private tour combines scenic drives, canyon visits, a camel trek and an overnight desert camp at Merzouga.
Escape Marrakech for three days of High Atlas passes, kasbahs and the towering dunes of Erg Chebbi. This private tour combines scenic drives, canyon visits, a camel trek and an overnight desert camp at Merzouga.
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Operated by Mhidi Travel · Merzouga, Drâa-Tafilalet
You leave Marrakech before dawn and climb the High Atlas; the road tightens, the air thins, and the Tizi n’Tichka pass (around 2,260 m) pushes you into a different Morocco—rocky ridgelines give way to ochre valleys and kasbahs that watch over the road like old guards.
moderate.
3 days (≈72 hours).
Moderate fitness: able to endure long vehicle transfers, short walks on uneven terrain, and a two-hour camel trek.
The camel trek to the desert camp is about two hours total, covering gradual dune slopes and timed for sunset or sunrise viewing.
Yes—the tour is private and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech, plus a private driver and vehicle.
Accommodation is basic desert tents in a camp setting—comfortable beds and shared or simple facilities, with dinner and breakfast included.
Yes—expect multiple long driving segments between Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Merzouga and back; plan for several hours on mountain passes and desert roads.
The route follows ancient caravan corridors and features Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed kasbah that was an important stop on trans-Saharan trade routes.
Water scarcity and fragile desert soils are concerns; stick to established tracks in dunes and minimize water use—support local guides who practice low-impact camping.
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