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Home3-Day Adventurous Safari Through Merzouga Desert From Marrakesh
Description
Traverse through the sand dunes of the Merzouga Desert and cities in Morocco and see the beautiful sight of the UNESCO-certified kasbahs and villages in Marrakech and Dades. Ride camels in the desert, pass through the towns of Erfoud and Rissani and spend the night in a Berber tent. Enjoy sandboarding on Erg Chebbi dunes, and witness the sun setting & rising over the large mounds of sand.
Highlights
- Enjoy the views of the magnificent Atlas Mountains
- Visit the UNESCO-protected Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
- Explore the beautiful Skoura town and Tinjdad village
- Ride camels and do sandboarding on dunes
- See Erg Chebbi, the tallest sand dune in Morocco
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Day 1: Marrakech - Dades Gogres expand_more
Pick-up from Marrakech at 7:00 am by the Moroccan driver.
Drive for approximately 2 hours through the Atlas Mountains via the Tizi 'n Tichka pass, stopping for photos along the way and having breakfast.
Head toward Ouarzazate, where you will visit the UNESCO protected Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. Have lunch here
- Then, visit the Atlas Film Studios.
- Afterwards, drive to Skoura, a town that overlooks many other beautiful kasbahs, in the direction of Dades Valley.
Spend the night at a hotel in Dades Valley.
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Day 2: Dades - Merzouga Desert expand_more
After breakfast, drive to Todgha city to explore Todra Gorge.
Go to Tinjdad village where you will stop for lunch.
After lunch, pass through the towns of Erfoud and Rissani in the direction of Merzouga, home of Erg Chebbi, the tallest dunes in Morocco.
Arrive at the hotel in the late afternoon/early evening, where you will have some time to relax by the swimming pool and have Berber tea.
Around 5:30 pm, ride the camels from the hotel for about 1h30 through the desert dunes.
Upon arrival at the Berber tents, have some time to relax, and drink Berber tea with nomads at the camp.
Enjoy the sandboarding in the dunes, and go to the dunes to watch the sunset. Eat dinner at the camp, followed by music around the campfire.
Spend overnight in the Berber tent.
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day 3: Merzouga Desert - Marrakech expand_more
Wake up early in the morning to see the sunrise and after you will have time in the camp to enjoy the sandboard if you like it. Have breakfast and take a shower (if you choose the shared tour, the shower and breakfast will be at the hotel).
Ride camels back to Merzouga to the hotel to meet your driver.
After that, come back to Marrakech with a stop on the way back for lunch. Arrive around 7.00 pm.
What's Included
Private transportation with A/C
Pick up/drop off at your hotel
English speaking Moroccan driver
1 night in Dades Valley with dinner and breakfast
1 night in the luxury camp in the desert with dinner and breakfast
Camel ride in Merzouga Erg Chebbi dunes
Sandboarding in the dunes
Entrance fees to Ait Benhaddou
Visit at Atlas Cinema Studios
Visit at Telouet Kasbah
What's Excluded
Personal expenses (gifts, souvenirs, etc.)
Lunches in local cafes and restaurants
Beverages e.g. alcohol, sodas, mineral water, etc.
Know before you go
Merzouga is a small Moroccan town in the Sahara Desert, near the Algerian border. It is known as a gateway to Erg Chebbi, a huge expanse of sand dunes north of town. West of Merzouga, Dayet Srji is a seasonal salt lake that’s often dry in summer. When full, it attracts a wide range of migratory and desert birds, including desert warblers, Egyptian nightjars and, occasionally, flamingos.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 390 Per Person |
| Child | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 380 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |