The 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga has been our best seller for years. It is the best desert trip from Marrakech. Our Marrakech to Merzouga 3-day desert safari will allow you discover the real Morocco Sahara desert. Drive past sand dunes, oases, Kasbahs and rocky desert at ease. Enjoy a camel trekking activity in sand dunes and an overnight sleep in your Sahara desert Luxury camp in the middle of nowhere!
Hotel pick-up and drop-off offered
pick you up from your Hotel in Marrakech at 7:30, and departure to Ait Benhaddou over the high Atlas Mountains; passing through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260m), visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and stop for lunch in a local restaurant. In the Afternoon we will drive to Ouarzazate and stop near the atlas film studios for a photo then continue to the city center for a panoramic view of the kasbah of Taourirt. After that you will head to Boumalne du Dades for a night.Dinner and overnight in the Hotel
Tizi n'Tichka is a mountain pass in Morocco, linking the south-east of Marrakesh to the city of Ouarzazat through the High Atlas mountains. It lies above the great Marrakesh plains, and is a gateway to the Sahara Desert.
At midday you'll arrive to the famous fortified city of Ait BenHaddou - the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. Travel back in time with our local official guide taking you around the kasbah. The Ksar of Aït-Ben-Haddou is a striking example of southern Moroccan architecture. Listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has also been the backdrop for many Hollywood productions. Films and TV series that have used the services of the studio include The Mummy, Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, Babel, Game of Thrones, Vikings and many more.
Our journey then continues through the picturesque canyons of Boumalne Dades, passing the Valley of Roses and stopping at our local accommodation located in Gorges Dades Valley. Traditional dinner will be followed by the beating of Berber drums.
After early breakfast in Dades Gorges surroundings we head on to Todgha canyons through the multi-coloured walls of the gorges. The Todra Gorge is one of the most impressive canyons in the world. These rocks formations range up to 500 meters and stretches 160 km (100 mi) from Ouarzazate to the east of Tineghir. The winding roads offers stunning views to the gorge and historic kasbahs. We will continue our journey after locally made lunch in the beautiful huge rocky cliffs. Along the way we will pass old Berber villages and stop at the major viewpoints to inhale the majestic landscapes. Additionally you have the possibility explore the beautiful oasis in Tinghir. Our journey then continues through the red-colored walls of ancient valleys, also known as a Road of a thousand Kasbahs.
Today, get ready for an early Erg Chebbi sunrise camel ride before you meet your guide. Drive back to Marrakech through the Volcanic landscapes of the Anti Atlas Mountains to the village of Nkob. Once in Ouarzazate, feel free to ask your driver to stop at the film Studios if you wish. You can have lunch at leisure in the city center. Early in the afternoon, continue your drive crossing the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi Ntichka pass. Your Private 3 days desert trip from merzouga to Marrakech will end at Marrakech City mid afternoon. 8h Drive
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