- moroccantripexperience@gmail.com
- +212 606 532 841
Duration
3 Days
Group Size
Customized
Min Age
+5
Pickup
Comfortable
Overview:
Experience the essence of Morocco on this 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, a captivating journey through the majestic High Atlas Mountains, ancient Berber kasbahs, and the golden Sahara dunes.
Depart from Marrakech and cross the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m), exploring the legendary Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and backdrop to many famous films like Gladiator and The Jewel of the Nile. Continue through the Valley of Roses and the Dades Gorges, surrounded by spectacular canyons and palm groves.
Venture deeper into the south to reach the breathtaking Erg Chebbi dunes of Merzouga. Enjoy a camel ride at sunset, followed by a night under the stars in a luxury desert camp, complete with traditional Berber dinner and live drum music.
On your return journey, pass through the Draa Valley, one of Morocco’s longest and most beautiful valleys, before crossing the Anti-Atlas and High Atlas Mountains back to Marrakech.
This tour offers an ideal blend of adventure, culture, and relaxation, with private transport in a Mercedes Vito, ensuring comfort every step of the way.
Highlights:
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m)
- Visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses
- Discover the stunning Dades and Todra Gorges
- Enjoy a camel ride at sunset across the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Spend the night in a traditional Berber desert camp with dinner and music
- Witness the sunrise over the Sahara Desert
- Visit Rissani, the cradle of the Alaouite dynasty
- Admire the lush Draa Valley and cross the Anti-Atlas Mountains
- Travel comfortably in a private Mercedes Vito with an experienced driver
Included/Excluded
- Private transport in a comfortable Mercedes Vito with air conditioning
- Professional English/French-speaking driver
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Marrakech
- Fuel and road tolls
- Hotel / airport transfers
- Stops for photos and visits along the way
- Tips (optional)
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Local guide at Ait Ben Haddou (optional)
- Lunch or dinner (optional)
Tour Plan
Day 01
Marrakech – High Atlas – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley
Pick-up at 8:00 AM from your hotel, riad, or the square where you are staying in Marrakech. Departure for a 3-day, 2-night excursion to the Merzouga desert towards the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi N'Tichka pass at approximately 2,260 meters altitude. We will make stops to enjoy spectacular panoramic views and visit an Argan oil cooperative, where we will discover the production process and learn about its numerous health benefits. We will continue south and then turn off onto a 6 km track that will take us to the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, where we will visit its famous Kasbah (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). In this spectacular setting, renowned films such as Gladiator, The Jewel of the Nile, Sahara, and Lunch in the Village have been filmed. We will then continue our journey to Ouarzazate, considered the gateway to the desert, the starting point for major expeditions and home to the magnificent Kasbah of Taourirt. From there, we will proceed to the Valley of Roses, passing through the vast palm grove of Skoura, and finally arriving in the Dades Valley where we will spend the night. Accommodation in a hotel with dinner and breakfast.
Day 02
Dades – Todra Valley and Gorges – Merzouga Dunes (Desert)
After breakfast, we'll travel to Merzouga. We'll ascend a path to a strategic mountain viewpoint to admire the gorges, then continue along a road dotted with beautiful Kasbahs, each one unique. After several stops, we'll arrive at one of the highlights of southern Spain: the Todra Gorge. At 300 meters high, the Todra River has carved a stunning canyon with towering vertical walls, a paradise for climbers and a truly unique place. We'll have lunch there and then continue into the desert to reach the impressive Merzouga Dunes, where we'll enjoy a traditional tea and a short rest. We'll leave our luggage at the hotel and depart on a camel caravan, which will take us to the Berber tent camp in about an hour. We'll stop along the way to watch the sunset over the dunes and stretch our legs before continuing to the camp. Before or after dinner, we'll have the opportunity to climb the dunes near the camp to enjoy the peace and quiet and the stars of this famous desert. We'll spend the night in a traditional Berber tent. Accommodation in tents with dinner and breakfast, and a live Berber music show after dinner.
Day 03
Merzouga – Draa Valley – Anti Atlas – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
We will wake up early before dawn to watch the sunrise over the dune behind the camp. We will have breakfast and then return by 4x4 or camel to the hotel for our 3-day, 2-night excursion back to Marrakech from the Merzouga Desert. We will pass through Rissani, one of Morocco's oldest cities and the capital of the Alaouite dynasty, where we will stop at the edge of town to take a photo of the "gateway to the desert." Continuing through the arid yet fascinating pre-desert landscapes, we will reach the Draa Valley. There, we will stop to admire this beautiful valley alongside the river of the same name. The Draa is the longest river in Morocco, crossing the entire country into Mauritania, and another section reaches the White Beaches. We will then cross the Anti-Atlas Mountains (Ait Sauvage) to reach Ouarzazate, where we will have lunch at a traditional restaurant. In the afternoon we will cross the High Atlas Mountains to reach Marrakech. We'll let you know how far you can drive, and that concludes our 3-day, 2-night excursion from Marrakech to the Merzouga Sahara Desert in Morocco.
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- +212 606 532 841
- moroccantripexperience@gmail.com
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