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Marrakech Helicopter Tour to the Erg Chebbi Dunes, 2 Days
This Marrakech helicopter tour flies you over the High Atlas to the Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga, a trip of about ten hours by road. You spend the night at a luxury camp in the dunes and fly back to Marrakech the next day, or add more nights in the desert.
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Marrakech helicopter tour at a glance
- 2 days / 1 night
- Marrakech · High Atlas · Erg Chebbi · Marrakech
- Private tour
- Riad or hotel pickup
- Best time: October to April
By helicopter to the Sahara desert
By road Merzouga is a full day from Marrakech. From a helicopter you see the High Atlas, the gorges and the oases from above, land near the dunes much sooner and have the afternoon free at the camp.
Flights depend on the operator’s schedule, the weather and permits, so we arrange this trip to order. Send us your dates and group size and we will tell you what is possible.
Highlights
- A flight over the High Atlas and the southern valleys
- A luxury tent in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Sunset and sunrise on the dunes
- A camel ride from camp
- The flight back to Marrakech
Read more: Erg Chebbi.
Day-by-day itinerary
How the two days go, from your pickup in Marrakech to the drop-off.
Day 1 · Marrakech to Erg Chebbi
Transfer to the heliport, the flight south over the mountains and a transfer to the camp in the dunes. Afternoon camel ride and sunset.
- Overnight: Luxury desert camp in Erg Chebbi
Day 2 · Erg Chebbi to Marrakech
Sunrise and breakfast in the dunes, then the flight back to Marrakech.
What is included and not included
Included
- Helicopter flights Marrakech to Merzouga and back
- Transfers between the camp and the landing area
- One night: luxury desert camp in Erg Chebbi, dinner and breakfast
- Camel ride in the dunes
- Transfers from and to your riad or hotel in Marrakech
Not included
- Drinks
- Extra nights and activities
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Pickup, best time to go and what to bring
Pickup points
We pick you up at your riad or hotel in Marrakech at the time you choose. If your riad is in a lane cars cannot enter, the driver waits at the nearest square or gate and someone from the riad walks you there.
Best time to go
October to April is the most comfortable time. Days are warm and nights cool, and in December and January the desert can drop close to freezing at night. From June to August the afternoons are very hot, so we start early and rest in the middle of the day.
What to bring
Layers, with a warm jacket for the desert night from November to March; a hat, sunglasses and sun cream; a scarf against wind and sand; shoes you can walk in on sand; a head torch; a small bag for the camp night, since your main luggage stays in the vehicle; cash in dirhams for drinks and tips; a power bank.
Good to know
Carry cash in dirhams: camps and small villages rarely take cards, and the last cash machines are in towns such as Ouarzazate, Zagora and Erfoud. Phone signal is often weak in the dunes. Camps have toilets and showers, shared at standard camps and private at luxury ones. Keep cameras and phones in a bag when the wind lifts the sand, and ask before you photograph people in the villages. Your main luggage stays locked in the vehicle overnight.
Price, deposit and cancellation
Prices are per person and depend on the size of your group. You book with a 20% deposit by card or PayPal and pay the balance on the first day of the tour.
If you cancel 30 days or more before the start, we refund the deposit in full; after that the deposit is kept. You can change the date once for free if you ask 14 days or more before. The details are in our Cancellation Policy.
Questions about the Marrakech helicopter tour
Does the flight depend on the weather?
Yes. The pilot decides on the day, and wind or poor visibility over the High Atlas can delay a flight. If it cannot fly, we go through the road option with you.
Can we fly one way and drive back?
Yes. You can fly to Merzouga and come back by road over two or three days through the gorges and Aït Benhaddou, or the other way round.
How long is the flight?
It depends on the aircraft and the route; the operator confirms times when the flight is booked.
Is there a luggage limit?
Yes, helicopters have strict weight limits. We tell you the allowance when we confirm; extra bags can go by road.
What is the desert camp like?
You sleep in a tent at a camp in the dunes, with dinner and breakfast. Camps range from simple to comfortable tents with a private bathroom; tell us the level you want and we suggest camps that fit.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry with your dates and group size and we reply with availability and a quote. When online booking is open for this tour, you can also reserve with a deposit by card or PayPal.
What do we see from the helicopter?
The flight crosses the High Atlas and the stony plateaus south of it before the orange sand of Erg Chebbi comes into view. Sit by a window and keep a camera ready.
Book this tour
Send your dates and group size and we reply with a quote.
- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Route and stays adjusted to you
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