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The private three-day trip to the gorges of Todra and the great dunes of Merzouga is a trip that spans over three days, departing from Marrakech. Just passing Tichka pass and the high Atlas mountains, we arrive first at the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a famous fortified village, then Ouarzazate, famous for its movie studios. We will cross the great Valley of Roses to arrive in The evening at the gorges of Dades Canyon. The next day, we'll continue on the road towards Merzouga, visiting the Todra gorges known for their palm trees and their mountains crossed by a long river. Arriving at Merzouga desert where we'll be taken in charge by camel riders who will lead us on camels back to the campsite. After contemplating the sunset on the dunes of Merzouga, around a fire, songs and dances of the Twareg will accompany us while we enjoy a good dinner and the silence under the stars will lull us until sunrise. The last day will be back to Marrakech by Alnif, Tazarin, Agdez, and Ouarzazate.
What's Included
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
We can pick up all travelers directly from their accommodations. Hotels / Riads located in Marrakech. If you are staying inside the Medina (Old Town), your pickup will be at the closest point accessible to vehicles.
Itinerary
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1Tizi n Tichka
Guided tour with explanation, Cross the high Atlas and reach the Tizi n’Tichka pass, 2260 meters high, Stop for pictures, and we continue to the most beautiful Kasbahs of the "Road of the thousand Kasbahs"
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Telouet kasbah has a rich history that is intertwined with the French. It is located in a fertile valley surrounded by palm, fig, and olive trees. The Kasbah stands alone with its original Zellij tile decorated with the Jewish Star of David, preserved silks, and grand remnants of the El Pacha Glaoui family
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Ait Ben Haddou
We'll visit the ancient Kasbah of AIT BEN HADDOU, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site. You will get to explore the Kasbah with its unique architecture, adorned with grill-shaped windows and soft peach-colored walls. These traditional houses are made of adobe; a highly suitable material for the climatic conditions of the south.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Ouarzazate
to OUARZAZATE, as the Moroccan Hollywood because of the famous films which have been shot there, including the “Diamond of Nile”, “Lawrence of Arabia”, “kingdom of Heaven”, “the Mommy”, “Gladiator”, “7 days in Tibet”, “Alexander the GREAT”, “Babel”,” Game of Thrones”... You can visit the TAOURIRT Kasbah, classified by UNESCO as a world heritage listed site. We can stop the lunch.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Skoura
Optional Stop for visiting Amredil Kasbah-Stop for pictures...
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Stop for pictures-Stop for toilets-Stop for coffee + optional visit to women's cooperative roses...
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Dades Gorges
Stops for Picture on the way to the hotel + Continuation to Dadess Canyon where we will dine and spend the night.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
8Todra River
Departure in the morning to the dunes of Merzouga, we'll visit the palm grove and Todra gorges, we will have a short hike between the majestic Todra canyons ...
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
We can visit the local market for dates, don't miss tasting good dates offered by locals + pictures ...
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Rissani
visit the Mausoleum Moulay Ali Cherif (the 1st King of the Alaouite dynasty)
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Merzouga Desert
We continue to Merzouga for a camel ride through the fascinating dunes of Erg Chebbi + admire the sunset which is the great curiosity of the corner + we going to spend the night in “Nomad tents or khayma” between the dunes in a climate of atmosphere...
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
12Erg Chebbi
Camell ride is included in between the dunes from the hotel to the luxury camp + Optional tour to the Camp by 4Dw + Pictures ...
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
13
First stop on the long way to Marrakech, we can have a small Visit to the weekly market of Rissani Village + a short stop outside Rissani in the middle of nature next to a plaque where we can see fossils...
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
14Alnif
Short break for toilets and drinks "coffee, tea, orange jus..."
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15
Lunchtime + pictures on Daraa Valley + optional visit to the weekly market + some stops on the top of the mountains, and wonderful views...
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate is famous for its movie studios; we can stop for an optional visit to Oscar and CLA Studios, Stop for an optional visit to Taourirt Kasbah...
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
17
Short break for toilets and drinks "coffee, tea, orange jus..."
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Marrakech-Atlas Mountains-Dadess canyon: we will cross the high Atlas, continuation the Road of the thousand Kasbahs.
Dadess and Toudgha Canyons - Merzouga camel ride and sunset between the dunes, we'll spend the night in a Nomad tents.
Merzouga to Marrakech: we'll cross desert landscapes then Ouarzazate along the Draa valley and Marrakech in the evening
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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