Explore the world with tourHQ
Home3-Day Tour Through The Kasbahs & Valleys Of Merzouga Desert
Description
See the culture and heritage of the local kasbahs of the Merzouga desert as you traverse the fertile Haouz planes, the high Atlas Mountains and oases. Explore valleys rocky plateaus to reach the vast Erg Chebbi dunes and visit the Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, renowned for filming several Hollywood blockbuster movies. Also, travel to Rissani, the starting point for trading caravans when crossing the desert to Tombouctou.
Highlights
- Explore the Sahara Desert for changing dramatic landscapes
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage site - the Kasbah Ait Benhaddou
- Travel to Rissani, the starting point for trading caravans
- Pass by the valley's rocky plateaus to reach the vast Erg Chebbi dunes
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
-
Day 1: Marrakesh - Boumalne Dades expand_more
- Start our Marrakech 3 days desert tour in the early hours of the morning.
- Leave for the Kasbah Ait Benhaddou at 7:30 am. You will make your way through Tizi-n-Tichka Pass and the high Atlas Mountains, and there will be several stops.
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site - the Kasbah Ait Benhaddou. You will visit the Kasbah, renowned for filming several Hollywood blockbuster movies.
- Do a leisurely tour of the Kasbah Taourirt and then continue to Ouarzazate. As the day progresses, enjoy your drive through Boulmane Dades before arriving at the destination for the day – the hotel in Dade’s Valley.
-
Day 2: Boumalne - Merzouga expand_more
- Travel on the road of 1001 Kasbahs to the Oasis of Tinghir, then deviate to a lesser road where we will follow the river to Todgha canyons and spend time taking in the breathtaking scenery immense cliffs.
- Continue to Rissani, which has its claims to fame after lunch. Firstly, it was the starting point for trading caravans when crossing the Sahara Desert to Tombouctou, and secondly, it is world-famous for its date markets. Are you ready for a camel ride?
- Continue with our trip to Merzouga by meeting with our camel caravan on Erg Chebbi dunes. Ready for a camel ride?
- Marvel at the colour-changing sand dunes as we ride our camels into the setting sun. What a fantastic experience!
- We will arrive at our Sahara Desert camp and welcome it as it pops up seemingly in the middle of nowhere. At this point, you should be ready for a feast. You will enjoy a Moroccan dinner. Also, you will sit next to a cosy bonfire. You will be in awe of the sand dunes and the surrounding landscapes.
- Then, after dinner, local nomads will treat you to a drum concert. Remember to take lots of photos because, when you return home, you will wonder if your trip to Merzouga was just a dream after all.
-
Day 3: Merzouga - Marrakesh expand_more
Start your camel ride back to the main road to meet with our driver, ready for our return to Ouarzazate. Enjoy a leisurely lunch.
Head towards Marrakech. Your memorable Marrakech 3 days desert tour will end at around 7.00 pm in Marrakesh.
What's Included
You will be collected from your Marrakesh hotel at the beginning of your tour or pick you up from the closest access point to your accommodation
Your first nights’ accommodation at the hotel in Dades Valley includes your evening meal and breakfast
In addition to your camel trekking adventure, your second night’s accommodation at our hidden desert camp at Erg Chebbi includes your evening meal and breakfast
What's Excluded
Lunches and beverages
Personal expenses
Local (Moroccan) guide at Kasbah Air Ben Haddou, which is optional
Know before you go
3 Days Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour:
Marrakech 3 days desert tour departs daily from Marrakech and is our most popular desert tour. This tour has been designed for travellers eager to explore deep into the Morocco Sahara Desert and who don’t mind driving long hours. You will have a fantastic time touring the Desert and Merzouga, and you will not feel a drop of boredom. The landscape changes dramatically. Beginning with the fertile Haouz planes of Marrakesh and the high Atlas Mountains, to oases and valleys, then to the rocky plateaus and the unbelievable Erg Chebbi dunes. Just make sure you bring your camera because you’ll see sites you’ve never seen before, places you couldn’t imagine in your wildest dreams!
We suggest that you pack the following items for your Marrakech 3 days desert trip:
Warm clothes in the winter season;
Trousers or jeans for camel trekking (shorts and skirts are not recommended)
Phone and camera chargers;
Hat and sunscreen;
Sunglasses.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Standard | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 175 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |