4 DAYS TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA DESERT

4 DAYS TRIP FROM MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA

OVERVIEW

4 days trip from Marrakech to Merzouga, exploring Ouarzazate, Dades valley, Merzouga Sahara desert, spend the night in desert camp, enjoy the camel trekking, and the end tour at Marrakech.

ITINERARY OF: 4-DAY TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA DESERT

Day 1: Marrakech – Ouarzazate - dades Valley

Our 4-day trip from Marrakech to Merzouga starts from Marrakech to Dades Gorges. Across the Tizi-n-Tichka Atlas pass, with far-reaching views across the mountains, to the traditional High Atlas Berber village of Telouet, and take a guided tour of the Kasbah of el Glaoui, former warlord and Pasha of Marrakech. Continue to Ait Benhaddou to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, a spectacular fortified village (Ksour). You take your lunch at Ait Benhaddou or Ouarzazate and continue to Dades Valley, where we will spend the night in a riad/hotel.

Driving Time: Approximately 5h 30min

Driving Distance: Approximately 340 Km

Day 2: Dades Gorges – Merzouga (Camel Ride-night In Desert)

After breakfast, we go from Dades Valley to the Sahara Desert of Merzouga. Berber villages are scattered along the way. We’ll pass through Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud, in which we’ll feel the beginning of the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet. And then continue to Merzouga. After relaxing for a few minutes, we go to the camels who are waiting to take us on an adventure in the sand dunes. We will spend the night in an equipped camp with drums and music in the middle of the Sahara. This is a great opportunity to take lovely pictures of the sunset and sunrise. When we arrive at the camp, we go to the high dunes to see the sunset. We will spend the night in nomad tents.

Driving Time: Approximately 4h 20min

Driving Distance: Approximately 270 Km

Day 3: Merzouga – Ouarzazate

After seeing the sunrise, we go back on camels to Merzouga after breakfast and take a shower at the hotel, and then start our journey to Ouarzazate. On the way, we visit the Berber shops containing fossils, carpets, lamps, leather… Tinjdad, Todra Gorge, Boumalne Dades…we arrive in Ouarzazate in the evening.

Driving Time: Approximately 5h 20min

Driving Distance: Approximately 370 Km

Day 4: Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Leaving Ouarzazate in the Morning, we will visit the UNESCO-protected site of Ait Ben Haddou. A most impressive kasbah and well-preserved fortress in Morocco. Many movies were filmed here, such as Gladiator. Leave Ait Ben Haddou and start heading towards the majestic Atlas Mountains. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the highest road pass in Morocco, Tizi Tichka, 2260m high offering impressive views of valleys, mountains, and many Berber villages nearby. arrive in the evening

Driving Time: Approximately 3h 30min

Driving Distance: Approximately 200 km

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What's included :

Pick & drop you off at the airport or your accommodation.
Transport by private vehicle with A/C.
English speaking driver/guide.
Car Fuel.
Private tour: There will be no more people in the group.
You will have the opportunity to stop all over the way to visit interesting places.
Camel trek (Camel per person).
2 night stay at hotel/riad.
1 night stay at a private desert camp.
Sandboarding in the dunes (if you're interested).
Dinner & Breakfast.