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Day 5 of 9
Thu, Mar 19

🌅Sahara to Marrakech

◈Erg Chebbi → Marrakech

Wake before dawn for an unforgettable Sahara sunrise - climb the highest dune for 360° panoramic views as golden light spreads across the sand. Try sandboarding on the dunes, then journey back across Morocco to the vibrant Marrakech medina.

→Today's Route

Erg Chebbi, Merzouga
Ouarzazate
Tizi n'Tichka Pass
Marrakech Medina
Desert → Marrakech (~8 hours)

✦Book & Reserve

El FennBoutique riad, 3 pools, rooftopVisit website→Riad 72Italian-managed, rooftop poolVisit website→

◇Gallery

Sahara sunrise - magical!
Sahara sunrise - magical!
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Golden dunes in morning light
Golden dunes in morning light
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Traditional Marrakech riad
Traditional Marrakech riad
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✦Highlights

Sahara Sunrise
Sahara Sunrise
5:30 AM - climb the highest dune for 360° views as golden light spreads across the sand.
Sandboarding
Sandboarding
Slide down the golden dunes on a board - usually included in tour.
Marrakech Arrival
Marrakech Arrival
First glimpse of the Red City. Your beautiful riad awaits in the ancient Medina.

◈Schedule

5:30 AM
Wake for sunrise over Sahara dunes
6:00 AM
Climb highest dune for panoramic views
6:30 AM
Optional: Sandboarding on the dunes
7:30 AM
Breakfast at camp
8:30 AM
Camel ride back to Merzouga
→~8 hours total driving
9:30 AM
Begin long drive back to Marrakech
12:00 PM
Lunch stop en route
3:00 PM
Pass through Ouarzazate
5:30 PM
Arrive Marrakech - Check into riad
○~1.5 hours to rest
6:30 PM
Shower, rest, decompress from desert
8:00 PM
Light dinner at riad or nearby restaurant
10:00 PM
Early night - recover from desert adventure
Stay~$668
Food~$20
Day Total$230-1,017

○Tips & Notes

✦Good to Know

  • →The drive back is long (~8 hours) - bring entertainment, snacks
  • →You'll be tired and dusty - the riad shower will feel amazing
  • →Ask riad to arrange airport/restaurant transfers
  • →Rest well tonight - big exploration day tomorrow!
El Fenn or Riad 72
Tonight's Stay
El Fenn or Riad 72
$210-977/night