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This tour was the starting point for all other desert tours going to Erg-Chebbi Merzouga because it´s simply the best, anyone taking a 2 or a 3 days tour is only because they can´t take the 4 days tour ( time or price wise). This tour covers a lot of attractions, roads, sights, visits and at a comfortable pace without spending too much time in the car
What's Included
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Pick up from your Hotel or Riad or the closest parking lot
Pick up from your Hotel or Riad or the closest parking lot
Itinerary
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1High Atlas Mountains
We will cross the highest pass in Morocco with over 2200m through the windy roads with beautiful scenery and changing landscapes.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Ouarzazate
A pause in Ouarzazate for lunch and a visit to one or two attractions of the cinema ( studio, museum).
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
3
We will take a small detour inside the palmeraie of Skoura to visit one of the best preserved kasbahs in the south, "kasbah Amridil" where you will have a local guide to take you in a tour of history
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Vallee Des Roses
We will cross the valley of roses surrounding the town of Kelaat Mgouna, however the Damascina roses are only observable in the fields in late April and beginning of May
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Dades Gorges
We will take a detour of the main road again to go up the dades valley with a couple of photo stops before reaching our hotel for the night
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6Todra Gorge
We will take another detour of the main road and go up the Todra gorges, once there, you will leave your car and take a short walk inside the gorges to take some pictures and enjoy the fresh air of the mountains.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
7
While near Erfoud, if you are interested by fossils, there are many places to stop and take a small tour and learn about the fossils found in Morocco, please keep in mind that most of these places are shops but you are not obliged to buy anything, you can enter and visit without buying.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Merzouga Desert
Once in Merzouga, you will get to the camel park, leave your car and driver to take the camel ride over the dunes to enjoy the wonderful sunset on the highest dunes before continuing to the camp, you will be welcomed with tea, get your tents to relax, there will be musical play around fire by the staff and dinner. The tents are private and equipped with ensuite bathroom and shower
Admission ticket included -
9
Stop for a bit in Rissani to take a short walk inside the local market, this is nothing like the souks in Marrakech or Fes, it's where actual locals buy and sell, probably the most authentic souk you can visit as a tourist.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
10
We will continue towards the Dra’a Valley passing the villages of Alnif, Tazzarine (featured in the film ‘Babel’) and Nkob, passing more oases and traditional villages. You will have the time to stretch your legs and admire the view of the vast Oasis of the Draa Valley with its thousands of date palms, producing an amazing 44 varieties.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
11Ouarzazate
After lunch in Agdez we will cross the Anti Atlas, Tizi-n-Tinfifite pass 1600m, this is part of the ancient road of the caravans which used to suply goods up from Mali and Niger having crossed the Sahara. Arrive to Ouarzazate check in to your Hotel and free afternoon to spend at your leisure.
Admission ticket free -
12Ouarzazate
After breakfast, we visit Kasbah Taourirt in the town, which belonged to the Glaoui family, the Pashas of Marrakech. Join a film studio tour and discover which of your favorite movies were filmed in the nearby desert regions.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
13Ait Ben Haddou
Continue to the Unseco world heritage site "Ait benhaddou village", the fortified ksar with its beautiful Kasbahs.Ait Benhaddou has served as a natural scenery for many movie producers. Join an hour guided visit of the Kasbahs and discover The Ksar and climb to the top of the hill through the alleys of Ait-ben-Haddou.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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From here, you drive along the beautiful and awe-inspiring Ounila Valley, full of bends in the roads, surprises at the hues of the rock and soil, Berber villages and gardens, as well as smaller Kasbahs until you reach Telouet, the main seat of the Glaoui Family.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15High Atlas Mountains
Afterwards we will drive back to Marrakech through the high Atlas Mountain with the drop off in your accommodation.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Marrakech-Atlas mountains - Ouarzazate - Skoura - Rose valley - Dades
Dades gorge - Todra gorges - Tinjdad - Erfoud - Merzouga
Merzouga - Rissani - Alnif - Nkoub - Agdez - Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate - Ait benhaddou - Telouet - Marrakech
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In the unlikely event that the minimum number of 4 paying adults is not reached, tours will be cancelled
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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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