Today you continue to Todra Gorges, one of the most stunning spots in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains. You and your guide will set off on a hike through the valley of the Todra Gorges. With canyon walls soaring over 400 meters high, the Todra Gorge has a prehistoric feel.

As you drive towards the Sahara, you’ll witness the landscape gradually change, from barren mountain slopes to green valleys.

You’ll visit the fascinating Jorf Kettaras irrigation system, an ancient marvel of Moroccan engineering that has been guiding water through the desert for centuries. 🌿💧

Upon arrival, embark on your desert adventure aboard your own camel (or a 4X4 if you can’t do camels). You’ll take a one-hour ride across the Erg Chebbi sand dunes as the sun sets, painting the surrounding sea of sand in stunning red-orange hues. The shifting dunes, shaped by the Sahara wind, create beautiful, rolling ridges and valleys.

Back at camp, your hosts will set a campfire and prepare a Moroccan feast with live traditional Berber music. After a musical evening you’ll spend the night in a comfortable tent under the stars.

Accommodation

• Desert camp (1 night)

Meals

• Breakfast
• Dinner in desert camp

Included Activities

• Walk Todra Gorges
• Visit Jorf Khettaras
• Camel ride across Erg Chebbi sand dunes
• Diner in the desert by campfire with live nomadic music

Special Information

• The total travel time for the day is approximately 5 hours.

Route

• Todra Gorges → Jorf Khettaras → Merzouga

Today you’ll go on a thrilling 4 wheel drive desert safari. You’ll set off-road across the Erg Chebbi Desert to uncover some of its hidden gems.

Your journey will then take you to Khamlia, a small village originally settled by people from Mali and Sudan. Here, you’ll meet with locals, and listen to the captivating rhythms of Gnaoua music, a style of drumming unique to the region.

You cross a rugged desert landscape toward a viewpoint that offers a sweeping panorama. From this point, you’ll see the Chebbi Mountains on the Moroccan-Algerian border to the left and an expansive view of the dunes.

Along the way, you’ll encounter ancient fossilized marine life in Erfoud, offering a glimpse into a world that existed millions of years ago.

Your journey through these arid landscapes will lead you to visit some of the remaining nomadic families of the desert. You’ll have the chance to experience their lifestyle firsthand, from their tent settlements to mud-brick homes.

You’ll share a meal together, either with a nomadic family or shaded under a tree in the desert. Your day concludes with a visit to a desert oasis before you return to your camp in Merzouga.

Erfoud is know for its unique and precious fossils. This area, once underwater millions of years ago, now offers a chance to discover various types of fossils. You will be able to wander the landscape looking for your own fossils.

You’ll visit a traditional tribe in small village on the edge of the desert near the Algerian border.

Back at camp, you’ll enjoy another Moroccan feast with live traditional Berber music.

Accommodation

• Desert camp (1 night)

Meals

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner in desert camp

Included Activities

• 4 wheel drive desert safari.
• Visit the village Khamlia, with Gnaoua music
• Visit ancient fossilised marina life.
• Visit a Nomadic family in the desert.
• Visit to the desert oasis

Special Information

• The total travel time for the day is approximately 4 hours.

Route

• Merzouga → Khamlia → Fossil site → Nomadic Family → Merzouga

Morning Departure

For the early birds, climb the nearest dune to witness a stunning sunrise over the Sahara Desert. After a hearty breakfast, you’ll begin the journey back to Marrakech, where your adventure will come to an end.

You’ll visit the souk of Erfoud, known for its dates. You get the chance to stop by the souk to try these sweet delicacies.

Meals

• Breakfast in the desert

Included Activities

• Sunrise over the Sahara desert
• Breakfast at the camp
• Visit a traditional souk 

Special Information

• The total travel time today is approximately 10 hours.
• There will be panoramic stops and a lunch break along the way.
• Marrakech offers many attractions and activities. Please contact us if you’d like help planning excursions or tours during your stay.