3-Days Private Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert with Luxury Desert Camp

5.0
(2 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco

3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Don’t miss this great short trip from Marrakech with the visit some spectacular gorges and spend the night under the shining stars in a Berber tent!

Cross the fantastic Views of High Atlas Mountains with its pass of Tizi N'Tichka
Explore the old Telouet Kasbah together with a local guide
Visit the legendary world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Taourirt Kasbah
Explore Todra Gorges and Dades Gorges
Ride a camel in Erg Chebbi to reach your desert camp
Spend the night at a Luxury Desert camp
Explore Nkob Village and the Draa Valley
Cross the Anti Atlas mountains
Visit a local Berber family and learn about Nomadic life in the southern Morocco

What's Included

Private transportation
WiFi on board
Camel ride in Merzouga
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Local guide in Ait Ben Haddou
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Overnight in a luxury desert camp with private bathroom in Merzouga
Air-conditioned vehicle (4x4 or Minibus)
Parking Fees
Overnight in a private room with bathroom in a Riad in Dades
Flights
drinks
Personal expenses
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

Please wait in the reception area of your accommodation. Pick up at the airport Marrakech (arrivals) or at meeting point in front of "Cafe du France" on Jemaa el Fna-square also possible Pick ups at AirBnB's/private residences not possible

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Meeting point

at meeting point in front of "Cafe du France" on Jemaa el Fna-square also possible Pick ups at AirBnB's/private residences not possible

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Marrakech - High Atlas - Telouet - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Dades Valley

    6 stops
  • 1
    High Atlas Mountains

    This memorable trip starts with the scenic drive from Marrakech over the Tizi-N-Tichka pass (2’260 m), where you can spot the traditional Berber villages with its inhabitants working and chatting at the roadside. We can stop in a local co-operative run by women who extract the Argan oil from the trees and discover how it is processed into cooking oil and cosmetics. You can taste and buy the products if you like.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Continue through the breathtaking landscape to Telouet. This fortress was occupied by Thami el Glaoui before he was expelled by independence efforts. One section has unfortunately disintegrated into red sand, but you can still visit the beautiful rooms with mosaic tiles and wood carvings.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Ait Ben Haddou

    Shortly before the desert capital Ouarzazate, you have the opportunity to visit the famous Kasbah Aït-Ben-Haddou, the fortified clay city with its numerous ksars and kasbahs, where several famous movies such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven and Prince of Persia have been shot.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Ouarzazate

    After your lunch break in a typical restaurant in Aït-Ben-Haddou or Ouarzazate, you can visit the old kasbah of Ouarzazate named Taourirt or have a look at the movie museum just on the other side of the road.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5
    El Kelaa M'gouna

    Continue along the road until Kelaa M'Gouna, the center of the Rose Valley. Here, we'll make a stop for a coffee or tea, and you have the possibility to visit one of the local women's cooperations, where you can buy beauty products of Rose water. After we drive further to the Dades Valley, where we stay overnight.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Dades Gorges

    Continue your journey through the Valley of Roses to the Dades Valley, where we stay overnight.

    14 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Dades Valley - Todra Gorges - Merzouga

    3 stops
  • 7
    Discover Todra Gorge with Locals - Tourist Information & Experience Center

    After breakfast, we continue along the road of the Kasbahs to the Todra Gorges. The river Todra has formed these enormous and impressive stone walls over thousands of years. This is a great opportunity to take photos and go for a short walk in the gorges.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Merzouga

    After lunch along the way it is time for the desert! Upon arrival in Merzouga, you have time to rest a bit in the lodge where you can put your luggage. Meet your camel driver and head to the desert on top of your friendly camel. After arriving at the Sahara Desert Camp, you can climb the high dunes and enjoy the incredible views while the sun sinks below the horizon.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Merzouga Desert

    Settle in your private tent and drink some mint tea before the traditional dinner is served. You can spend the night watching for shooting stars or dance around the camp fire to the beat of the desert drums.

    14 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Merzouga - Rissani - Anti Atlas - Ouarzazate - Marrakech

    3 stops
  • 10
    Merzouga Desert

    Today, you can get up early to enjoy the first rays of sunlight over the desert. Enjoy your breakfast in the camp and hop on your camel or 4x4 for the ride back to Marrakech Today we have long way to Marrakech about 600 k

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Nkob

    On our way back through the Draa Valley in direction Marrakech we’ll stop at different sites to take some pictures of this beautiful valley and its river, the longest one in Morocco and also for lunch in either Nkob or Agdz.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 12

    After lunch along the way, we’re heading back to Marrakech and your Hotel/Riad over the Anti Atlas and the High Atlas Mountains. Evening arrival in Marrakech and drop off at your accommodation in Marrakech.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Explore Morocco Travel SARL

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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