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4 days desert tour to Merzouga

Departure from Marrakech, crossing the High Atlas by the Tizi in Tichka pass (2,260m altitude), We will pass through interesting villages until we reach the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou (declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987), a fortified enclosure within a walled town that you will surely recognize, since this citadel has been the setting for many films

Highlights:

  • Drive through the High Atlas Mountains and the majestic Tizi Ntichka pass
  • Visit the legendary world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
  • Explore the oasis along the road to Merzouga
  • Visit of the amazing canyon of Dades and toudra gorges
  • Ride camels in Erg Chebbito witness the colored changing sunset and sunrise
  • Sleep in the desert camp under berber tent and enjoy a night under the stars
  • Visit of Draa valley and its biggest palm grove

Day 1 Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Dades Valley

8:30 am After breakfast, pick up at hotel and departure from Marrakech, crossing the High Atlas by the Tizi port in Tichka (2,260m altitude), we will pass through interesting villages until we reach the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou (declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987), a fortified enclosure within a walled town that surely you will recognize, since this citadel has been the scene of such famous films as Gladiator, Sahara, Asterix and Obelix: Mission Cleopatra, among many others. We will continue our journey to Dades, where you will have the opportunity to appreciate the oases and palm trees, the numerous kasbahs and the landscape of the Middle Atlas. Walk walking through the quiet of the mountains where you can appreciate the lifestyle of the Berbers. We will head to the Valley of Roses, famous throughout Morocco, the roses of the Valley of Kalaat M’gouna are appreciated for their beauty and exceptional aroma. Its collection is the month of May is the occasion of a great party, “The Moussem of Roses.” At each step, you will discover a new scene of daily life. Dinner and accommodation in Gorges of Dades.

Day 2 Dades Valley – Gorges of Todra- Rissani – Merzouga (Desert)

After breakfast, we will go to the palm grove of Skoura, we will start the march towards Tinerhir, a small and prosperous town, with a beautiful panorama of contrasts between its pink houses and its palm groves and ideal starting point to get into the famous Gorges of the passing through the Dades Valley, we will visit the Gorges of Todra and from there, to the golden dunes of the Erg Chebbi, where before sunset we will start the excursion ¡An authentic adventure! we will change our transport for the 8 × 8 (they are the dromedaries) that will take us to the heart of the desert. We will make a stop to see the sunset, on arrival (as long as time permits and we have arrived in time), we expect an excellent and refreshing tea, an exquisite Berber dinner and all enlivened with the music of the -tam (drums). You will enjoy a unique and unforgettable night, thanks to the large number of stars that populate the desert nights. We will sleep in Berber haima. Dinner and overnight at Merzouga (Erg Chebbi Dunes).

Day 3 Merzouga – Draa Valley- Ouarzazate

You are already in the desert! … enjoying the magic of the dunes … Today, mandatory to get up early to see the sunrise from the top of the dunes. Then we will undertake our route towards Ouarzazate, we will pass through Rissani, old caravan center, the city is still an important place of commerce thanks to its great souk. It is very curious to see his burros parking. Erfoud, is the great oasis of Tafilalet, where more than 700,000 date palms grow. Passing the Palmeral de Tafilalet, we will arrive at Alnif, where we will take the road that crosses the Anti Atlas mountain range. Amazed by the shapes and colors of these monañas we will arrive at Tazarine (important Berber village), N’kob and, finally, to the Draa Valley and its surprising palm grove.

In the afternoon we will cross the Anti Atlas by the Tizi n Tnifift port (of 1660 meters) in the direction of Ouarzazate, where we will spend the night. Dinner and overnight in Ouarzazate

Day 4 Ouarzazate- Marrakech

After breakfast we will visit the Kasbah de Taourirt, declared a World Heritage Site. It was the residence of one of the governors of southern Morocco. From here we will continue our way to Marrakech. Arrival at the hotel

End of our services.

The price includes:

  • Indicated or similar accommodations, based on a double room,
  • 1 night in Dades in half board
  • 1 night in desert camp. Private tents with shared bathrooms. (if you want private bathroom in the choose luxury option)
  • 1 night in Ouarzazate hotel in half board.
  • Half Board (breakfast and dinner)
  • Visits to the kasbas (Taourirt and Ait ben haddou).
  • Air conditioned 4×4 or minivan
  • English speaking driver/guide

Price does not include:

  • Air ticket
  • Lunches
  • Drinks at dinners
  • Monuments tickets
  • Tips

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