3-Day Desert Tour Of Merzouga From Marrakech
Description
Pay a visit to these Moroccan towns that are about 20 km away from the Algerian border, where the paved road ends, and Sahara Desert sand dunes begin. Experience desert life with camel rides, desert village visits and luxury tent stay. Watch a colour-changing sunset and spend the night under the stars at your Sahara desert camp on this 3-day tour!
Highlights
- Hike through the gorges of Dades
- Cross the dunes of Erg Chebbi on a camel
- Visit the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
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Day 1: Marrakech to Ait Ben Haddou to Ouarzazate to Dades Gorges expand_more
Pick-up from your hotel.
Begin the Merzouga desert tour from Marrakech and cross the Tizi N Tichka pass of the High Atlas Mountains (2,260 m), enjoying the mountainous road and the spectacular Berber villages.
Reach Ait-Ben-Haddou village, the fortified ksar with its beautiful Kasbahs.
Go on a walk with a local guide to discover The Ksar and climb to the top of the hill through the alleys of Ait-Ben-Haddou.
Have lunch and continue to Dades Gorge via Ouarzazate and Skoura and the long valley of roses (the seasons of roses is in late May). Upon arrival to Boumalne Dades, deviate into a secondary road heading up through Dades gorges.
Enjoy beautiful Rock formations (Called the monkey feet) and fortified Kasbahs scenery along the Dades river with the sunset as a backdrop.
Stop at the canyons for a drink or to admire the majestic scenery.
Drop off at the hotel.
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Day 2: Dades Gorges to Todgha Gorge to Erfoud to Rissani to Merzouga expand_more
Have a traditional breakfast.
Drive around the colourful Berber villages of the Dades valley to get to Tineghir.
Go on a trek along the 300 m high canyons.
Head to Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga Sahara Desert and have lunch in Tinjdad or Touroug.
Arrive at the dunes of Erg Chebbi. A small off-road will take you to the edge of the golden dunes where camels will be waiting for you. The luggage will be loaded in a 4x4 car and transported to the camp. You can enjoy a beautiful camel ride over the sand dunes and watch a majestic Sahara sunset on your way to the camp.
Go to your beautiful comfortable private tents equipped with ensuite bathrooms and showers to relax and settle before dinner time.
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Day 3: Merzouga to Alnif to Tazarine to Agdez to Marrakech expand_more
Enjoy the sunrise over the highest dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga.
Have breakfast in the camp, pack and go back either on camels or by 4x4, leaving the dunes behind.
Drive to Marrakech through Alnif, Tazarine, Draa valley, Agdez and Ouarazazate. In Ourazazate, have lunch and stop to take photos in front of the famous Taourirt Kasbah.
Continue to Marrakech, where your Merzouga desert experience ends. Cross the Atlas Mountains and the Berber villages between Ouarzazate and Marrakech.
Drop off at your accommodation.
What's Included
An air-conditioned 4x4 or Minivan, depending on the number of people in the group
Fuel
English/French/Spanish-speaking driver during the tour
Pick up and Drop off at your Marrakech accommodation
Overnight in Dades gorges or Skoura in a traditional, comfortable hotel. Possibility to upgrade to a deluxe hotel on a private tour
Camel trek
Private rooms/tents
Dinner and breakfast are daily included
Free time to explore the sites such as Ait-Ben-Haddou kasbahs and canyons
Local guide in Ait Ben Haddou
No forced shopping
No hidden costs
What's Excluded
Lunch
Drinks
Entrance fees to optional Ouarzazate and Skoura visits-
Cinema Museum: 30 MAD per person
Kasbah Taourirte: 20 MAD per person
Atlas Cinema studio: 50 MAD per person
CLA cinema studio: 50 MAD per person
Amridil Kasbah in Skoura: 20 MAD per person
Know before you go
The price varies depending on the number of travellers, the season and accommodation choice.
The price for the shared group tour is fixed at 220 € per person. Our groups are limited to 8 people max and require only 4 participants to start.
- This tour is also offered in Portuguese & Spanish.
Meeting Point
Marrakech, Morocco
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
4 To 8 | USD 350 Per Person |
This is a private tour |