3-day excursion to Desert Merzouga from Marrakech

5.0 (1 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
Duration3 days
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Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Overview

Travel from Marrakech through the exuberant route of the thousand kasbahs through the high Atlas Mountains, and through fertile valleys and oases. Explore tall, rocky gorges and spectacular sunsets among the sand dunes of the Sahara desert.

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3-day excursion to Desert Merzouga from Marrakech

Desert Camp: Jaima Standar

Luxury desert tents

Luxury desert tents: Enjoy luxury tents with private bathroom

What's included

  • Dinner
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Breakfast
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities

What to expect

Day 1: Marrakech | Tzi Tichka | Ait ben Haddou | Dades Valley
  1. Ksar Of Ait-Ben-Haddou
    2h
    Ait Ben Hadu in Tamazight: ⴰⵢⵜ ⵃⴰⴷⴷⵓ, Ath Benhadu; it is a "fortified city" or ksar. It is located in the province of Ouarzazate, in the Draa-Tafilalet region of Morocco. It stretches along the Ounila River.
  2. Morocco
    12h
    The Dadès Gorge is a deep ravine or gorge in Morocco located in the High Atlas, in the upper valley of the Dadès River, between the towns of Boumalne Dadès and Msemrir. It is a popular tourist destination.
  3. High Atlas Mountains
    30m
    Tizi n'Tichka, or Tichka Heights, is the highest road pass in North Africa, at 2,260 meters high. The name of the pass comes from joining several words in Tamazight and means "difficult mountain pass". They link the south-east of Marrakech with the city of Ouarzazate through the Atlas Mountains.
  4. Ait Ben Haddou
    2h
    Ait Ben Hadu in Tamazight: ⴰⵢⵜ ⵃⴰⴷⴷⵓ, Ath Benhadu; it is a "fortified city" or ksar. It is located in the province of Ouarzazate, in the Draa-Tafilalet region of Morocco. It stretches along the Ounila River.
Day 2: Dades Gorges|Tinghir |Toudra Gorges | Merzouga
  1. Todra Gorge
    30m
    Erfud is a city located in an oasis of the Sahara desert, in the Draa-Tafilalet region of Morocco.
  2. 1h
    Erfud is a city located in an oasis of the Sahara desert, in the Draa-Tafilalet region of Morocco.
  3. Merzouga Desert
    45m
    It is the pearl of the Sahara desert in Morocco, a true jewel very popular with tourists from all over the world. It is a small town in the southeast of Morocco, about 35 km from Rissani, about 45 km from Erfoud, and about 20 km from the Algerian border.

    Here we will leave the car to get on the dromedaries and take a walk through the dunes.
Day 3: Merzouga | Ouarzazate | Marrakech
  1. Draa-Tafilalet
    Pass by
    After enjoying a night in the desert.
    We will have another camel ride.
    Depending on the category of accommodation selected, they will have a shower in the hotel or in their own Jaima. We will start the return through the Draa Valley
  2. Ouarzazate
    2h
    Ouarzazate will be the main stop on this day back to Marrakech, we will take advantage of the stop to visit the Kasbah Taourit and have lunch (food not included)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will pick you up at the door of this place.

End point

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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