3 Days Tour From Marrakech to Merzouga Desert

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
DAY 1 : Marrakech – Atlas Mountains - Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley
5 stops
1
Starts at 7:30 am from Marrakech towards Dades Valley through the Tizi-N-Tichka Pass (2260 m) in the High Atlas Mountains.You will have time to stop and enjoy a snaky road, impressive landscapes and Berber hamlets. You will have a chance to visit the universal Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah as it was named by UNESCO in 1987.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Ait Ben Haddou
The next destination is a UNESCO world heritage site called Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, classified since 1986 where a few Berber families are still living supported by UNESCO. Ait Ben Haddou is one of many locations served as natural decoration for many movies which were shot in the Area such as “Lawrence of Arabia” and “Jesus of Nazareth”. With your guide you take a walk across the dried river to discover Ait Ben Haddou that dominates the Kasbah, once you get to the top of the hill.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
3
Ouarzazate
Continue your journey through Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa,” and explore the Taourirt Kasbah and Atlas studios. Traverse the Skoura Oasis, a lush paradise of olive groves and fruit trees, before reaching the enchanting Dades Valley
2 hours • Admission ticket free
4
El Kelaa M'gouna
The next city is Kelaa Magouna a Berber city that celebrates the Festival of Roses each year. It takes place every first week of May,
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Dades Gorges
After arriving in Boumalne Dades, follow the Dades River on a winding road that passes by many fortified kasbahs. The road will take you to the Dades Canyons, where you will arrive in the late afternoon. Check in to your hotel and enjoy dinner. Spend the night in your hotel in Dades.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
DAY 2 : Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Erfoud – Risani – Merzouga
3 stops
6
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After breakfast at your hotel in Dades Valley, we will start our journey today with a drive along the Road of 1001 Kasbahs. This scenic route winds its way through the Dades Valley, passing by many ancient kasbahs, or fortified dwellings. The kasbahs are a testament to the rich history and culture of the region. We will stop at several of the kasbahs along the way, and you will have the opportunity to explore them and learn about their history. We will also stop at a viewpoint to take in the stunning views of the valley. In the afternoon, we will arrive at the oasis of Tinghir. This oasis is home to a number of palm groves and date plantations. We will take a walk through the oasis and enjoy the tranquility of the setting. We will then check into our hotel in Tinghir and have dinner. After dinner, we will have some free time to explore the town or relax at the hotel.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
7
Rissani
After some free time to explore the cliffs and enjoy lunch, we will depart early in the afternoon for Rissani. Rissani is a small town that is famous for its dates market and its role as the starting point for historic commercial caravans that traversed the Sahara Desert to Timbuktu. We will arrive in Rissani in the late afternoon and check into our hotel. In the evening, we will have dinner and enjoy a traditional Moroccan performance.
1 day • Admission ticket free
8
Merzouga Desert
After a short break, we will continue our journey to Merzouga, a small town on the edge of the Sahara Desert. Along the way, we will pass through some rocky desert countryside. When we arrive in Merzouga, you can cool off in the refreshing pool before embarking on our dusk desert journey to the camp. We will meet our camel caravan and ride our camels across the spectacular color-changing sand dunes against the backdrop of the sunset. We will arrive at our Sahara desert tent just before dark.
9 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
DAY 3 : Merzouga – Ouarzazate – Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
4 stops
9
Merzouga
After an early morning camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes, we will arrive at the camp operator's lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, you can take a shower and, if time allows, enjoy a brief dip in the lodge pool.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
10
Ouarzazate
we will return to Ouarzazate and visit Kasbah Taourirte. We will then have some free time for lunch. If you are interested, you can visit the Cinema Museum. The museum is located opposite Taourirt Kasbah and houses a collection of old film sets, props, and cinematic equipment. It is a fascinating place to learn about the history of filmmaking in Morocco.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
11
High Atlas Mountains
After some time at leisure for lunch, we carry on in the afternoon to Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains
Admission ticket free
12
Marrakech
Your affordable 3 days tour Marrakech to Merzouga desert. will end in Marrakech at 19h00.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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