Private 4Days Morocco Desert Adventure From Marrakech to Merzouga

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
MARRAKECH - KASBAH AIT BEN HADDOU - OUARZAZATE – GORGES OF DADES
3 stops
1
Marrakech
Leave Marrakech and follow a well-maintained road to the High Atlas Mountains. After about an hour, the road begins to wind along one of the most scenic routes in Morocco, passing terraced wheat fields, cacti, waving palm trees, and endless views. Soon, the imposing Kasbah Aït Benhaddou will appear like a mirage. This kasbah is composed of high-walled buildings made of clay mixed with straw. At the top, there is a fantastic view across the surrounding countryside and of the citadel itself, giving you the sense of entering a medieval world with its narrow lanes. After lunch, drive through the fertile valley to Dades Gorges. You'll encounter bright green palm valleys, rugged mountain peaks in all shapes and colors, small traditional villages, and breathtaking views. As the cliffs begin to narrow, you'll enter a gorge and reach your destination – a small, scenic mountain hotel where you'll be greeted by the friendly owner.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Ait Ben Haddou
Soon, the imposing Kasbah Aït Benhaddou will loom up like a mirage. A kasbah is a type of citadel composed of high-walled buildings made of clay mixed with straw, historically used to shelter entire village communities. At the top of the Kasbah, there is a fantastic view across the surrounding countryside and of the citadel itself, giving you the sense of entering a medieval world with its narrow lanes. The fortified city of Ait Benhaddou has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. There are many things to do along the way, great for people who don't mind a little hike to see some exquisite views. Beautiful villages and towns are scattered all around.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
3
Dades Gorges
After lunch, you'll set off again and drive through the fertile valley to Dades Gorges. If you thought the road from Marrakech was beautiful, wait until you see this. You'll encounter bizarre rock formations, bright green palm valleys, and rugged mountain peaks in all shapes and colors, interspersed with small traditional villages and breathtaking views. After two hours, you’ll pass a restaurant ('Panoramic') with an outdoor terrace overlooking the valley and colorful cliffs. It’s a nice place to stop for a cup of coffee or mint tea. From here, it’s another 40-minute drive past more weird but wonderful colorful rock formations. As the cliffs begin to narrow and you enter a gorge, you’ll know you’ve nearly reached your small mountain hotel. Moments later, you’ll be greeted by the friendly owner. Enjoy a night and dinner at the hotel (Kasbah La Gazelle) or a similar establishment.
12 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
GORGES DE DADES - ARFOUD – MERZOUGA
3 stops
4
Dades Gorges
After breakfast, a short walk in the palm grove of the Todra valley before taking the road to Erfoud.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
5
Discover the ancient history of Erfoud by visiting its renowned fossil quarries and factories. This region is famous for its abundance of prehistoric fossils, including trilobites and ammonites. Witness the fascinating process of extracting and crafting these natural treasures, and even take home a unique souvenir.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
6
Merzouga
Continue towards the impressive dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga. When you arrive, you will leave your vehicle for a nice ride on camels. In the evening, you will witness the fascinating sunset in the dunes. Your second night will be in a bivouac, in the middle of the desert after a traditional dinner around the campfire.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
MERZOUGA - RISSANI – OUARZAZATE
3 stops
7
Merzouga
After admiring the beautiful sunrise at the dunes of Merzouga, return by camel for breakfast.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
8
Rissani
The vehicle heads northwest toward Rissani, a city that was once a bustling caravanserai trading center. Historically known for its gold and slave auctions, Rissani is also the hometown of the current dynasty.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
9
Ouarzazate
Travel to Ouarzazate, stopping in the “roses city” and visiting the Kasbah of Taourirt and Atlas Studios.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
OUARZAZATE - TELOUET – MARRAKECH
3 stops
10
Ouarzazate
After enjoying breakfast in Ouarzazate, we will depart on our way to Telouet.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
11
Your driver will take you on the last day to explore the small villages and beautiful kasbahs.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
12
Marrakech
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, passing Berber villages. Arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon.
3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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