Erg Chebbi Luxury Desert Camp

Marrakech · Merzouga · 6 nights

Six nights from Marrakech to Merzouga, paced around the days that matter.

The Journey

Six nights across two stops: Marrakech for three nights and Merzouga for three. Every transfer between them is private and timed around the day's plan.

The days are built around The Medina and the Souks; Erg Chebbi Dunes; Gardens, Museums and Modern Marrakech; and Oases, Fossils and Nomad Life. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.

The defining moment of this route: dune-top dinner under a private star canopy. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.

Signature Highlights

Dune-top dinner under a private star canopy
The Medina and the Souks, Marrakech
Gardens, Museums and Modern Marrakech
Erg Chebbi Dunes, Merzouga
Oases, Fossils and Nomad Life, Merzouga

Your Experiences

Moments shaped just for you

The Medina and the Souks, Marrakech

A guided walk through the souks by trade, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Saadian Tombs and the Bahia Palace, ending at the Jemaa el-Fnaa at dusk.

Gardens, Museums and Modern Marrakech

The Majorelle Garden and the Yves Saint Laurent museum beside it, the Menara olive groves, and Gueliz's galleries and cafés. Book Majorelle ahead.

Erg Chebbi Dunes, Merzouga

Camel trek into the 150-metre dunes, a night at a desert camp with Gnawa drumming, and the sunrise from a dune crest. Summer daytime heat is extreme.

Day by day

Your Itinerary

7 days

01
Day 1 · Marrakech
Arrival in Marrakech
Arrive at Marrakech Menara airport, about 20 minutes by road to the medina and transfer privately to your base. Time today to walk into the medina towards the Jemaa el-Fnaa as the food stalls are set up.
- Private transfer via Marrakech Menara airport
- Walk into the medina towards the Jemaa el-Fnaa as the food stalls are set up
- Time to settle in before dinner
Meals:
D
02
Day 2 · Marrakech
The Medina and the Souks
A guided walk through the souks by trade, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Saadian Tombs and the Bahia Palace, ending at the Jemaa el-Fnaa at dusk.
- Ben Youssef Madrasa
- Saadian Tombs and Bahia Palace
- Jemaa el-Fnaa in the evening
Meals:
BL
03
Day 3 · Marrakech
Gardens, Museums and Modern Marrakech
The Majorelle Garden and the Yves Saint Laurent museum beside it, the Menara olive groves, and Gueliz's galleries and cafés. Book Majorelle ahead.
- Jardin Majorelle and YSL Museum
- Le Jardin Secret
- Gueliz galleries and lunch
Meals:
B
04
Day 4 · Merzouga
Marrakech to Merzouga
Make a long but spectacular drive, about nine hours with stops, over the Tizi n'Tichka pass and through the Todra gorge to the edge of Erg Chebbi. On arrival, ride out by camel to camp as the dunes turn red.
- Make a long but spectacular drive, about nine hours with stops, over the Tizi n'Tichka pass and through the Todra gorge to the edge of Erg Chebbi
- Ride out by camel to camp as the dunes turn red
- Timings reconfirmed locally the day before
Meals:
B
05
Day 5 · Merzouga
Erg Chebbi Dunes
Camel trek into the 150-metre dunes, a night at a desert camp with Gnawa drumming, and the sunrise from a dune crest. Summer daytime heat is extreme.
- Camel trek into Erg Chebbi
- Desert camp under the stars
- Sunrise on the dune crest
Meals:
BLD
06
Day 6 · Merzouga
Oases, Fossils and Nomad Life
The Khamlia Gnawa musicians, nomad families still living in the hammada, the Rissani market, and the fossil workshops of the Tafilalt.
- Khamlia Gnawa music
- Nomad family tea
- Rissani souk (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday)
Meals:
BL
07
Day 7 · Merzouga
Departure from Merzouga
A sunrise on the dunes before the drive to Errachidia for your domestic flight. Private transfer to Errachidia airport in good time for your onward flight.
- A sunrise on the dunes before the drive to Errachidia for your domestic flight
- Late check-out arranged where the hotel allows it
- Private departure transfer
Meals:
B

Inclusions

Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk

Not included

International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)

Transfers

Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer

Visa & Documentation

Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible

Common Questions

Do Indians need a visa for Morocco?+

Yes. Indian ordinary passport holders can apply for an e-Visa online through the official portal before travel. We provide the bookings needed for the application.

Is Morocco safe for families and women travellers?+

Yes, with normal care. Expect attention in the souks; a guide helps. Families are warmly welcomed everywhere.

Is vegetarian food easy to find?+

Yes. Vegetable tagines, couscous, lentil soups, salads and breads are everywhere, and riads cook to order.

What should we buy and how do we bargain?+

Carpets, leather, argan oil and ceramics. Bargaining is expected in the souks; start well below the asking price and stay good-humoured.

How far in advance should we book?+

Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.

Can the itinerary be customised?+

Yes. Every journey is a starting point: add or remove nights, swap a day's plan, change hotels or reorder the route, and your travel specialist re-plans the whole trip around it.