Explore the Moroccan Oases In The Sahara Desert On A 5 Day Desert Tour
Erg Chebbi is a dune field of about 22 Km from north to south and about 5 Km from east to west at the widest point. The highest dune, 884 m, is in the north. Among the dunes there are several oasis and you can easily get water just by digging a little. The trip to the oasis starts with a long route by road which is an experience itself geographically speaking, and also because of the numerous stops to cool down and get in contact with the people.
This trek runs all year-round and can depart at any date of your preference.
We usually have several treks departing each week that you may join if you wish , please get in Touch!!
This trek is available to be booked independently (including transfers from Marrakech) or we can put together a full itinerary and quote to combine your trek with any of Marrakech, Essaouira, The Atlantic Coast and Sahara Desert
All of our Mountain treks ca be combined with some other tours either to the sahara desert, Imperial cities or to the Atlantic coast,
Pick Up & Drop Off
You will be picked up from your accommodation in Marrakech city, many riads does not have access by car so the driver will park nearby and come to get you.
You will be dropped off at the nearest point to your riad/hotel, our driver can call your riad to meet you if needed.
Route Details
Day 01
Marrakech-Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah- Ouarzazate.
You will move ahead from your Riad/hotel in Marrakech at 8:00 a.m, before touring over the Tizi n’Tichka passage (2260m) while deriving a wonderful pleasurable views of the mountains and of the Berber Villages across the way. We take lunch and visit the World Heritage place of Ait Benhaddou – this popular kasbah was the set for more than 20 films. We will call upon Ouarzazate and carry on for the Valley of Roses and the Dades Valley. We will come to see Skoura Oasis with it’s genuine 17 century Kasbah in The Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs. We will have a great night in a hotel in Ourzazatte. 5hours drive
Day 02
Ouarzazate – Skoura – Rose valley – Dades Gorges.
After breakfast at the the hotel we will leave Ouarzazate towards Skoura where we’ll stop to visit the Amredhyle Kasbah, one of the marvels of the southern “Route of A Thousand Kasbahs”. Continuing our trip through the Valley of Roses, we will 30 km off-road on Valley trajectory to visit and have tea with Nomads indeginous people . subsequently we will arrive at Ait Youl Kasbah, and eat lunch at the Dades Gorge. We will have an entertained afternoon of free rambling in the Dades Valley. Then We will satisfy our hunger by having a great dinner and get ready for embracing an active night in the Dades Gorges. 4hours drive
Day 03
Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Merzouga
After breakfast we will abandon to the Todra Gorge: a massive fault, ascent to 300m in a attenuated basin extorted with palmeries and Berber Villages. After lunch in the gorge, we will drive added into the arid to Merzouga, area we will stop abreast the golden sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. From actuality we will yield a camel hike(about one hour and a half) in adjustment to get to your Billet Tent. We will enjoy oue evening in a billet camp, adequate a Berber banquet and sleeping in a acceptable Nomad camel hair tent. 6hours drive
Day 04
Merzouga – Khamlia – Rissani – Merzouga.
Get up to an amazing aurora in the arid and adore breakfast before we come back by camel to the hotel for a bath. We will accomplish an ambit of the desert dunes area you will accept the befalling to see the marvelous alteration contrasts of the the desert. We will see the ‘black village’ of Khamlia to listen to the Gnawa musicians before taking an ancestral Berber pizza for lunch in the old capital of Rissani. After lunch again we will go back to Merzouga area you will terminate into your hotel and calm overnight
Day 05
Merzouga – Medilte- Azrou- Fes.
After breakfast we will quit Merzouga to Fez by Azrou. On the way we will go through Erfoud, Errachidia and Medilt. We will have lunch in Medilt and stop to observe the natural monkeys on the cedar jungles of Azrou. We will go on to Fez and access before sunset. 9hours drive
Note: Itinerary is just a guideline and subject to change to suit local condition.
Equipment
Please ensure you have packed all safety essentials. See the Equipment List here if you're unsure of what to bring. Our guides will conduct a final gear check in Imlil before we commence the ascent to the higher altitudes of the Toubkal massif.
Tour Rates
Flexible Pricing
Group 1 person : 920€
Group 2 - 3 people : 595€/person
Group 4 - 7 people :480€/person
Group 8 - 12 people : 430€/person
What Is Included?
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4x4 / mini-bus with English speaking driver
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1 night in a hotel at Dades gorges With dinner & breakfast
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1 overnight camping on the Dunes with dinner & breakfast
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Camel ride on the dunes.
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1 night in a hotel in Ourzazate with dinner & breakfast
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1 night in a hotel in Merzouga with dinner & breakfast
What Is Not Included
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Travel insurance.
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Soft/alcoholic drinks
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Tips and personal expanses
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Lunches
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Entrance fee (Monuments visits)
Accommodation & Shelters
1st night in a hotel in Ouarzazat
2nd night in Dades Gorges.
3rd night in Nomad camel hair tent.
4th night in a hotel
NB:our Guesthouse Dar Adrar in Imlil or in our Eco-loge in Ouirgane
Clothing & Essential Equipment
Essential Equipment
Can Be Hired From Us
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Good trainers for valley treks
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Personnel First aid Kit
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Lightweight waterproof over-trousers / rain-pants
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Lightweight daypack
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Sunglasses
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Sunscreen
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Torch and batteries
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Towel & all personal toiletries
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Ask us to see what we have
What Is Appropriate Attire In Morocco?
Morocco is a conservative and religious country, which means you always need to be mindful of your clothing choices. This is especially true in the country’s more rural areas, which include the Sahara Desert and its surrounding villages. As a general rule of thumb, you should always attempt to cover body parts considered “private”. For women, this means covering the arms (or at least the shoulders) and the knees up. For men, it requires covering up the shoulders and above the knee.
High Energy Meals
Meals on the trek are cooked by the Berber muleteers. The food is fresh and healthy. Example meals:
Breakfast: Jam, bread, cookies, fruit, juice, butter, coffee, milkLunch: salad, tomatoes, carrots, lentils, beans, rice or pasta, fish (sardines, tuna), seasonal fruit
Dinner: Soup, classic Morooccan tajine, couscous, olives, nuts, fruit
Can my dietary requirements be catered to?
Absolutely. Just let us know about your catering preferences when you confirm your booking to ensure any dietary requirements are met. Please remind as well your guide and cook on first day of the trek.
Start Your Journey
Ready to explore the Atlas Mountains? Reach out to us for detailed trek inquiries, tailor-made itineraries, or any questions about our Berber-led adventure tours.
Email: aztat.trek@gmail.com
Phone: +212 668-760165
Location: Imlil, Morocco
Personal baggage, cooking equipment and food are carried by the mules, leaving you to carry only a rucksack with whatever you need close at hand for the day. NB: Left luggage or unnecessary luggage can be left safely in our storage in Imlil till you come back from the trek.