4 days Marrakech to Merzouga Desert

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(13 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco

4 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey from Marrakech to the mesmerizing Merzouga Desert. Travel through the High Atlas Mountains, stopping at the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate. Explore the scenic Dades and Todra Gorges before reaching the vast Erg Chebbi dunes. Ride a camel across the golden sands and witness a breathtaking desert sunset. Spend a magical night in a traditional Berber camp under a star-lit sky. Enjoy authentic Moroccan hospitality with music and storytelling by the campfire. Discover the beauty of the Draa Valley on the return journey. Stop at cultural and scenic landmarks along the way. Conclude your adventure in Marrakech with lasting memories of Morocco’s diverse landscapes.

What's Included

Private transportation
Dinner (Optional[3])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
Launch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Day 1: Marrakech - Ait benhadou - Ouarzazate - Skoura - Dades gorge

    1 stop
  • 1
    Dades Gorges

    Departure from Marrakech in the morning, acrossing High Atlas mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka (2260m), to reach to Ait benhaddou village, the fortified ksar with its beautiful Kasbahs. Ait Benhaddou has served as a natural scenery for many movies producers. After lunch we will head to Dades via Ouarzazate, palm grove of Skoura and Valley of Roses , where we will spend the first night.

    12 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Dades Gorge - Todra Gorge - Erfoud - Risani- Merzouga

    1 stop
  • 2
    Merzouga

    departure will be after breakfast to visit Dades gorges, taking the road of 1000 kasbahs drive around the colourful Berber villages of the Dades valley. to get to Tineghir with it's beautiful palm grove. We will continue to the Gorge of Todgha , where we go on a trek along the canyons of about 300 m high, a preferred place of mountain climbers. Afterwards we will head to Erg chebbi dunes in Merzouga Sahara desert and you will have time for lunch on our way. Once you arrive to the Dunes of Erg Chebbi, you will take a camel ride for 1 h30 min, while watching the sunset, to get to the camp in the oasis. Spending the night in the bivouac at Merzouga Sahara dunes under nomadic tents or outside under shooting stars. Play drums with the camel drivers.

    20 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Merzouga - Alnif - Tazarine - Agdez - Ouarzazate

    1 stop
  • 3
    Ouarzazate

    Wake early and climb the sand dunes to watch the beautiful sunrise. Pack-up the camels and trek back to duneline, where you will shower and breakfast at the hotel. Drive on to Ouarzazate via Rissani, where you can stop and visit its Traditional Souks which is considered the largest in southern Morocco. Continue on through the beautiful Draa valley with its millions palm trees. In the evening arrive Ouarzazate and check into hotel.

    12 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    Ouarzazate - Kasbah Taourirt - High Atlas - Marrakech

    1 stop
  • 4
    Marrakech

    Transfer to Ait benhaddou village, and visit the World Heritage Site, one of Morocco's most spectacular ksours (fortified villages). Continue to Marrakech with a detour to the traditional High Atlas Berber village of Telouet and visit the Kasbah el Glaoui and crossing the high Atlas mountain.

    6 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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