4 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert
Day 1 : Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Dades valley
After we pick you up from your accommodation, our destination will be Dades Valley. During today’s journey, we will travel through Tizi N’Tichka Pass and the High Atlas Mountains. The program includes visiting the fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah Ait Benhaddou. This interesting site has served a backdrop to film many Hollywood movies such as Gladiator and Lawrance of Arabia. Before we visit the lovely Valley of Roses the stunning Touirirt Kasbah, we will have lunch. Traveling via several Berber villages of Kelaa M’Gouna, we will arrive at Boulmane Dades where the overnight will be spent. Overnighta and dinner at a hotel.
Day 2 : Dades Valley- Merzouga via Todra Gorge
After having breakfast in Dades Valley, we will drive to Merzouga through the village of Tinghir and visiting Todra Gorges on the way. Then, we will continue the journey to Tinejdad and Rissani where we will be having Berber Pizza for lunch. Afterwards, we will arrive at Merzouga from where the camel trek towards Erg Chebbi dunes starts. After leaving the luggage in a safe room, we will ride camels going through the golden sand dunes and enjoy the brilliant sunset. The overnight will be at a nomad tent which is provided with all means of comfort (Mattress, linen, restaurant, kitchen and a toilet). You will also experience listening to Berbers playing drums and singing around the campfire.
Day 3 : Merzouga – Ouarzazate
In the early morning, you will get up to climb the popular high sand dunes of Erg Chebbi that offer captivating views for taking pictures and admiring the sunrise. After that, we will ride camels to Merzouga where you will have breakfast and take a nice and refreshing shower before we drive to Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Africa). To arrive at our destination, we will be traveling through Alnif, Tazzarine, Nkob, and Draa Valley. In Ouarzazate, we will have dinner and spend the overnight at a hotel.
Day 4 : Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Today, we will drive back to Marrakech traveling through the fascinating views and landscapes of the High Atlas Mountains. At your accommodation, we will drop you off.
Please, do not hesitate to contact us if the offered itineraries do not match what you desire. We will do our best to program the tours that meet your needs and measurements.
What is included
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel/airport
- English/Spanish speaking driver
- Comfortable trip in 4×4 air conditioned car or spacious minibus
- Customized stops for pictures, coffee, restrooms
What is not included
- Personal purchases
- drinks
- lunch
- tips
