3 Days - New Year’s Eve Starting from Marrakech to Erg Chebbi
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New Year’s Eve Starting from Marrakech to Erg Chebbi - 3 Days
Overview
This New Year’s Eve starting from Marrakech to Erg Chebbi where you will discover the unique features of Moroccan culture and exoticism of the country. Sightseeing when visiting the High Atlas Mountains will be breathtaking vantage moments and Kasbah Ait Benhaddou , a world heritage site recognised as an icon in many films. And the journey goes on to the Sahara desert where you can have Melting New Year Day in Erg Chebbi. Waiting for sunset while you ride camels through the golden dunes you’ll be impressed with the thrill of the desert. This specific option encompasses cultural visits and exciting adventurous activities that are linked to the desert thus making any tourist’s trip to be an exciting one.
Highlights of New Year’s Eve Starting from Marrakech to Erg Chebbi
- Cross the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, which is the highest route in the country, providing wonderful views of the surrounds from the Atlas Mountains to Berber villages.
- This ancient and magnificent structure represents a World Heritage site and an incredible medieval fortress known as the city of Al Cid and filmed …in”Gladiator.”
- This incredible gorge is synonymous with impressive, eroded geological formations and impressive palette of colors, which is perfect for shooting and climbing.
- Go for camel riding across the Erg Chebbi dunes at an opportune time, that is during the sunset viewing the beauty of Sahara.
- Celebrate New Year with a taste of the authentic Berber tent with sand dunes on the backdrop and starry nights above.
- Savor a sumptuous traditional Moroccan cuisine from prepared whole roast lamb known as Meschui and other Moroccan specialities from your guide.
- Enjoy New Year performances with live orchestra, drummers and people dancing while having their meals enhancing the partying spirit.
- Experience the tent overnights in the mid of desert where there is no much light interference hence providing one of the finest view of stars.
Inclusive and Exclusive of the tour
What's Included:
- A comfortable transport means from Marrakech to Erg Chebbi and again from Erg Chebbi to Marrakech.
- Traditional Bedouin accommodation in the form of a tent and a night spent in the Roaring Twenties desert camp.
- All meals including a special new year eve’s dinner including whole roast lamb and other Moroccan specialties.
- Sightseeing that triumph over other exotic tourist attractions is a two-hour camel ride at sunset over the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
- Tours of sites of interest in the region which include the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah and the Dades Gorge.
- A local travel expert from the starting point until the end of the journey to provide information or to be an assistant.
- Tourist activities at the desert camp, performances by Berber people with dances and songs.
- Chances to see beautiful sunsets and rises over the plateau of the desert area.
What's Excluded:
- Personal expenses such as souvenirs, snacks, and additional drinks not included in meals.
- Travel insurance for personal health or travel disruptions.
- Tips for guides and drivers, which are appreciated but not mandatory.
- Extra camel rides beyond the included trek.
- Optional activities not specified in the itinerary, such as quad biking or sandboarding.
- Airport transfers to/from airports if not specified in the package.
New Year’s Eve Starting from Marrakech to Erg Chebbi Itinerary
Day 1 : Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Gorge (30 December)
This day you will start your Marrakech to Erg Chebbi desert tour from the red city, moving towards the stunning High Atlas Mountain range and while doing so, take time to admire the various valleys and the Berber houses. Decidedly one of the unforgettable scents of your trip will be a stop at the remarkable Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, known to the wider circle of connoisseurs of cinema and Oriental tapes – the star of the famous film ‘Lawrence of Arabia’. You then carry on towards Dades Gorge; red and mauve rocks make this gorge fabulous to behold. Last but not the least your day will end when you retire, to your lodging, in preparing for the next day’s activities.
Day 2 : Dades Gorge – Todra Gorge – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi (31 December)
Todra Gorge: another great site to start your day with after leaving Dades Gorge on day 2. Here you can take a dip then proceed to carry on with the journey further to the Sahara Desert. When approaching Merzouga first two sand dunes will appear before the eyes and this will be the start of the breathtaking landscapes discovering. In the later in the afternoon, you will ride camels to cross the sand dunes of erg Chebbi at the sunset. This Marrakech to Erg Chebbi fairy-tale procession will bring you to an overnight compound in the desert area and you are welcome to usher in the New Year there under the canopy of stars.
Day 3: Merzouga – Midelt – Ifran – Fes (1 January)
In the last day, you will wake up early to be ready for seeing the beautiful sunrise on the dune area to welcome the New Year. After a breakfast, you will do a driving towards Fes through Ziz Valley that boasts of the natural beautiful features, and also Mountain city called Midelt that is also a beautiful city in term of architecture. The trip will also see you pass through Azrou and its cedarous region where monkeys can be entertained touching heads with whoever is in the car. The arrival in Fes will be by evening, just after which, you would check into your hotel or Riad for the night. If you wish, we also have an option that you travel back to Marrakech on this day to make your travelling arrangements more flexible.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What kinds of services are included in the Marrakech to Erg Chebbi tour price?
The cost of the Marrakech to Erg Chebbi tour also encompasses a complete program of transportation from Marrakech to Erg Chebbi the wonderful Sahara Desert. The tour includes staying in an authentic desert camp with several comfortable conventional nomadic tents.
2. That leaves the question, what is best to bring to the desert?.
Thus, specific climate changes have to be expected in the desert; especially warm, so one has to wear light-colored and loose-fitting, preferably manufactured from light fabrics during the daytime. Furthermore, always remember some basic things such as carrying sunscreen lotion, sun glasses or even a wide brimmed hat. Again it is advisable to wear strong shoes or sandals when in the sand.
3. Is the camel ride difficult?
You should note that most of the times, when it comes to camel riding, there is normally no special skills set that is required for one to ride and maneuver the animal, which therefore makes the activity open to anyone. The ride involves some movement side to side as it walks, however your guide will help you and make you feel safe all through. If you have any question about riding, you better inform your guide who has specific advices how to have better and comfortable ride. In the case of a camel to follow their instructions of mounting and dismounting the animal in order to have a bumpy free ride.
4. Can I customize my tour?
You are welcome to indicate any special features or changes that you would like to have once you are booking. Our guides will always find ways to help those with special requests, such as visiting other attractions or changing the type of food to cater for during the trip.
5. Are there age limit for the participants, if yes what is the minimum age for the participants?
Regardless of this, there is no prescribed age for undertaking the tour which is favourable of families and everyone who chooses to travel. Nevertheless, young children should only supervise camel riding sessions if they are to do so in order to reduce the risk of an accident occurring. Another factor we feel parents should put into consideration when deciding whether or not to join the camel trek are the comfort and the interest level of their children.
6. If I have restrictions what do I need to take?
Our company cares about its guests and does everything possible to provide special meals for those guests who have certain restrictions. When making your reservation for this tour, please let us know if you are a vegetarian, vegan, or if you have allergies to gluten. Our team will do everything possible to make sure that all the meals served during the trip should be satisfactory to you. Moroccan cuisine is very rich and we will try our best to give you options to enjoy the Moroccan food with less risk.
