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- English
- French
- Spanish
What sets this trip apart is the perfect balance between adventure, culture, and comfort in just 5 days. You don’t just visit the Sahara-you truly experience it, from camel trekking at sunset to spending the night in a desert camp under the stars. Along the way, you explore authentic Berber villages, meet nomadic families, and discover Morocco’s most iconic landscapes, all without feeling rushed. The journey ends with a unique touch of luxury-a sunrise hot air balloon ride and a guided exploration of Marrakech-making this experience both immersive and unforgettable.
What's Included
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
We will pick you up/meet you at the hotel lobby. The driver will be waiting for you with a signboard with the lead travel name.
Itinerary
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1Dades Gorges
Depart from Marrakech and cross the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Visit the famous Aït Ben Haddou, a historic fortified village used in many films. Continue through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses to reach Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight in a hotel.
6 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Merzouga
After breakfast, travel through the impressive Todra Gorge, known for its towering canyon walls. Continue to Merzouga, where the Sahara Desert begins. Enjoy a camel ride across the dunes at sunset and arrive at your desert camp. Dinner and overnight in a traditional desert camp.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Ouarzazate
Explore the desert by 4x4, visiting nomadic families, desert villages, and fossil sites around Merzouga. After the excursion, drive back toward Ouarzazate via scenic desert landscapes. Dinner and overnight in a hotel.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Ait Ben Haddou
After breakfast, explore Ouarzazate (optional visit to film studios or kasbahs). Return to Marrakech via the High Atlas Mountains. Drop-off at your accommodation.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Marrakech
Early morning hot air balloon experience over Marrakech, offering stunning panoramic views of the city and surrounding landscapes. Transfer back to your hotel or airport depending on your departure time.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Marrakech – Aït Ben Haddou – Dades Valley
Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga
Merzouga Desert Excursion – Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate – Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
Hot Air Balloon & Departure
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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