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3-Day Ouarzazate, Merzouga & Marrakech Tour
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    History, Camping, Desert

  • Duration

    3 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, French, Spanish

Description

Discover some of the most spectacular places in Southern Morocco, such as the Gorges or Ergs! Get a unique experience of spending a night in the desert, closer to the customs of the local people, and enjoy the wonderful scenery. Enjoy the Atlas mountains while passing Tizi n Tichka mountain pass, visit Ait Benhaddou and film studios in Ouarzazate, explore the gorges of Dades, Erg Chebbi, the valley of the Draa, Sahara desert in Merzouga, palm groves, and more in this 5-day tour! Not to forget the Camel trek and a visit to Erfoud and Rissani!

Highlights
  • Hike through the gorges of Dades
  • Cross the dunes of Erg Chebbi
  • Admire the panoramic views of the Old Mud Berber villages overlooking the Dades valley
  • Look at the beautiful flora in Kalaat M'gouna 
  • Day 1: Ouarzazate to Dades Valley expand_more
    • Hotel pick up and then drive to Dades valley via Ouarzazate, called the Hollywood of Africa.

    • Pass along the Road of the thousand Kasbahs before stopping at Kalaat Mgouna. It is well-known for roses and its annual festival during May.

    Spend the night in the heart of the Dades Gorge in local riad with dinner and breakfast.

  • Day 2: Dades Valley to Todra Gorges to Merzouga & Camel Trek expand_more
    • After breakfast in the riad, drive through the valley to see rock formation “the monkey toes.”

    • Leaving the Dades valley towards Tinghir and the Todra valley, see the panoramic views of the Old Mud Berber villages overlooking the valley.

    • Arriving at the Gorge, walk under the 300 m high red cliff, where many Rock-climbers come to enjoy their preferred sport.

    • Continuing to Erfoud and Rissani to have lunch.

    • Leave for the village of Merzouga, where your camel will be waiting for you.

    • You will be welcomed with a glass of mint tea and a desert scarf before your camel ride starts heading into the mysterious sand-sea of the Erg-Chebbi, guided by an experienced camel guide.

    Spend your first night under the stars, or if you prefer, in a traditional Berber nomad tent.

  • Day 3: Merzouga to Draa Valley to Marrakech expand_more
    • Wake up to see the sunrise, then peacefully camel-trek back to the village of Merzouga, appreciating the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes – changing with the light as the day progresses.

    • Arriving back in Merzouga and after breakfast and a hot shower in the guesthouse, leave for Ouarzazate, passing by the famous Draa Valley - full of palm trees.

    • Stop for lunch in the way and continue to Marrakech.

    • Over the Tizi ‘n’ Tichka pass again and end of the tour.

What's Included
  • Pick up and drop off from your hotel

  • Transport in comfortable air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle

  • Experienced English-speaking driver/guide

  • Camel trek to reach the desert camp (1 camel per person)

  • Accommodation in hotel/riad/desert camp in desert tents

  • 1 Night in the Sahara desert dunes with dinner and breakfast

What's Excluded
  • Drinks and lunches

  • Plane ticket to and from Morocco

  • Tips and what's not mentioned

Know before you go

The cost will vary based on:

  • The season when you travel

  • The number of people travelling - more travellers, less cost per person.

  • The number of days you want to be on tour.

  • We usually provide mid-range accommodation in 3 and 4-star riads and/or hotels, however luxury or budget hotels can also be arranged.

  • One way or return travel - round trips cost less.

Payments:

  • Bookings are confirmed on receipt of a 25 % deposit.  At your request, we will send an invoice with payment details.

  • Deposits can be paid via direct bank transfer or Western Union. Receipts will be issued on receipt of the deposit. The balance can be paid in cash (Euro or Dollars or Moroccan Dirham) to the driver on commencement of the tour.

  • You can pay the balance by credit card or direct bank transfer but this will incur a 4% fee.   

  • Please refer to information about tipping when considering the total cost of your tour.

Meeting Point

Ouarzazate, Morocco

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 EUR 300 Per Person

This is a group tour

Starting From

Fromss

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USD 333 / person