Sahara Desert
SAHARA DESERT EXPEDITION MOROCCO An immersive adventure among dunes, Berber culture and starry nights. BOOK WITH TRIPICO DURATION 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS LOCATION Marrakech, Morocco CONTACT HE***@***********EL.COM OUR DESTINATION Why Morocco? Morocco is a magical and diverse country. Visiting the country and taking the Sahara route is your gateway to a new culture. Colors, tastes and smells will fascinate you on this 5-day adventure to the desert. For this trip you need to come open and willing to engage with a new culture without judgment or limiting beliefs. Morocco is a country of culture and welcoming people, let yourself fall in love. TOUR PROGRAM DAY 1 Arrival in Morocco: Our team will welcome you at Marrakech airport upon your arrival DAY 2 Cross the Atlas Mountains, visit a charming spot, explore an argan oil cooperative, tour in the historic Ait Ben Haddou DAY 3 On the road to the Merzouga Desert. Visit Dades Gorges region, Todra Valley (Date Oasis) DAY 4 Will cross the Anti Atlas to reach Ouarzazat and reach Marrakech with estimated arrival at night DAY 5 Transfer to the airport and end of the tour.See you soon! DAY 1 Welcome to Morocco! Arrival in Marrakech and Check-In Tour starts at Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK). There you will meet your guide. You will spend the first night in Marrakesh, Hotel Palais Al Barjah (or similar) located in the Modern area of Marrakesh. The journey from the airport takes around 25 minutes. Remember to exchange money at the airport for your convenience. Tour starts at Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK). There you will meet your guide. You will spend the first night in Marrakesh, Hotel Palais Al Barjah (or similar) located in the Modern area of Marrakesh. The journey from the airport takes around 25 minutes. Remember to exchange money at the airport for your convenience. DAY 2 Marrakech – Gorge Dadès Atlas Mountains After breakfast, we will head towards Atlas Mountains, an impressive mountain range that stretches over 2,500 km. Featuring peaks like Jbel Toubkal, the highest point in North Africa, this region offers stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity. Ait Ben Haddou We will then head to Ait Ben Haddou, an ancient fortified village and UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for being the filming location of movies like Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia, as well as the series Game of Thrones. Fingers of the Monkeys After lunch will visit the “Fingers of the Monkeys” a striking rock formation in the Dades Valley of Morocco, resembling fingers pointing toward the sky. After breakfast, we will head towards Atlas Mountains, an impressive mountain range that stretches over 2,500 km. Featuring peaks like Jbel Toubkal, the highest point in North Africa, this region offers stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity. We will then head to Ait Ben Haddou, an ancient fortified village and UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for being the filming location of movies like Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia, as well as the series Game of Thrones. After lunch will visit the “Fingers of the Monkeys” a striking rock formation in the Dades Valley of Morocco, resembling fingers pointing toward the sky. DAY 3 Errachidia – Rissani – Merzouga Set off towards ‘Merzouga Desert’ After breakfast, we will start the journey toward Merzouga, passing through the Todgha Gorge, with several memorable stops along the way. Each experience will offer a deeper connection to the culture, landscape, and spirit of the region. Stop at a Berber Family (Tamazigh) Free lunch. After that we will continue the trip to Merzouga desert. First stop will be in Irrachidia region by a traditional Berber (Tamazigh) home for a cultural experience: get a henna tattoo from local Berber women and try on traditional clothing for memorable photos. Erg Chebb Dunes Upon arrival in the Merzouga, we will set off in a caravan of dromedaries for about an hour, which will take us to a tented glamping site in the middle of the desert. This tour will take you back in time and you’ll imagine yourself in the days of the ancient nomads who crossed the desert on their dromedaries. Sandboarding and Sunset over the Dunes Before reaching the camp for the night, we will take time to enjoy the golden hour in the desert. We will try sandboarding down the dunes and watch the sun set over the endless horizon. Glamping experience in the night We will spend the night in a beautifully arranged desert glamping site under the stars and surrounded by silence. Around 8:00 PM, a traditional dinner will be served, featuring authentic local dishes that highlight the region’s rich culinary heritage.After dinner, we will set a bonfire and watch a vibrant Berber show, filled with music, rhythmic drumming, and energetic dancing that brings the culture and traditions of the Berber people to life. After breakfast, we will start the journey toward Merzouga, passing through the Todgha Gorge, with several memorable stops along the way. Each experience will offer a deeper connection to the culture, landscape, and spirit of the region. Free lunch. After that we will continue the trip to Merzouga desert. First stop will be in Irrachidia region by a traditional Berber (Tamazigh) home for a cultural experience: get a henna tattoo from local Berber women and try on traditional clothing for memorable photos. Upon arrival in the Merzouga, we will set off in a caravan of dromedaries for about an hour, which will take us to a tented glamping site in the middle of the desert. This tour will take you back in time and you’ll imagine yourself in the days of the ancient nomads who crossed the desert on their dromedaries. Before reaching the camp for the night, we will take time to enjoy the golden hour in the desert. We will try sandboarding down the dunes and watch the sun set over the endless horizon. We will spend the night in a beautifully arranged desert glamping site under the stars and surrounded by silence. Around 8:00 PM, a traditional dinner will be
