3 Day tours from Marrakech to Merzouga

Duration

3 Days

Groupe size

20+ peoples

Localisation

Merzouga

Min age

11 Year

- Overview :

Experience an unforgettable 3-day Sahara Desert tour from Marrakech, where breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and thrilling desert adventures await. Travel through the High Atlas Mountains, visit the famous Kasbah Aït Benhaddou, and explore the cinematic city of Ouarzazate. Pass through the Valley of Roses and the stunning Dades Gorges before reaching the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga. Enjoy a camel trek across the Sahara, witnessing a mesmerizing sunset and spending a magical night in a luxury desert camp with traditional Berber music under a sky full of stars. The journey continues with a visit to Rissani, the Draa Valley, and Ifrane before concluding in Marrakech.

- Highlights :

Scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains and the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass.
Explore the UNESCO-listed Kasbah Aït Benhaddou and Ouarzazate.
Discover the Dades and Todra Gorges, with their stunning rock formations.
Ride a camel across the Erg Chebbi dunes and admire the breathtaking Sahara sunset.
Spend the night in a traditional desert camp with Berber music and stargazing.
Visit the Draa Valley, Rissani, and Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco”.

- plan :

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Aït Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley

Your adventure begins in the morning with a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m). Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Berber villages and lush valleys. The first major stop is the Kasbah Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its striking earthen architecture and its role in famous films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. After exploring the kasbah and having lunch, continue to Ouarzazate, known as the "Hollywood of Morocco," where you can visit the Taourirt Kasbah. The journey then takes you through the Valley of Roses, famous for its rose cultivation, and the scenic Dades Valley, where you’ll spend the night in a comfortable hotel or riad with dinner and breakfast included.

Day 2: Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga (Camel Trek & Desert Camp)

After breakfast, drive through the dramatic landscapes of Dades Gorges before heading to the towering cliffs of Todra Gorges, a paradise for rock climbers and nature lovers. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the canyon before continuing towards Erfoud, known for its fascinating fossil workshops.

Upon arrival in Merzouga, prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime camel trek into the stunning Erg Chebbi dunes. As the sun sets over the Sahara, capture breathtaking photos before reaching your luxury desert camp. Enjoy Moroccan tea, a delicious Berber dinner, and an evening of traditional drumming and storytelling under the starlit sky.

Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Wake up early to witness a magical Sahara sunrise, followed by a camel ride back to Merzouga. After breakfast and freshening up, travel through Rissani, the birthplace of Morocco’s ruling dynasty, and the vast Draa Valley, known for its lush palm groves.

Enjoy a lunch stop in Ouarzazate before driving back through the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. Your driver will drop you off at your accommodation in the evening, marking the end of this unforgettable desert adventure.

- Included / Excluded :

Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation.
Comfortable air-conditioned 4×4 vehicle or minibus.
Experienced English-speaking driver/guide.
2 nights' accommodation (1 night in a hotel/riad & 1 night in a desert camp).
Camel ride through the dunes of Merzouga.
Traditional Berber dinner and breakfast.
Sandboarding and campfire entertainment.

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