3-day shared Merzouga desert tour from Marrakech

Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Ben Hadou - Boumalne Dades

1. Marrakech
   15m
   Your 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga will start early in the morning with a drive east of Marrakech, passing through small suburban towns, to the High Atlas Mountains.
2. 45m
   A few stops will be made to take photos, admire the scenery, stretch your legs and drink a cup of coffee.
3. Ksar Of Ait-Ben-Haddou
   2h
   Aït-ben-Haddou is located in the Ounila valley, south of Télouet, fief of Glaoui, valley which was a traditional crossing point for caravans connecting Marrakech to the south of the Sahara, ocher and pink earth overlooking a peaceful oasis and green. On its foothills hang houses that seem to come from the depths of the ages
   
   This is a striking example of the architecture of traditional southern Morocco, on the side of a hill at the top of which was a collective granary (an agadir). The village is presented as a set of earthen buildings surrounded by walls, the ksar, which is a type of traditional pre-Saharan habitat. The houses are grouped inside its defensive walls reinforced by corner towers.
4. El Kelaa M'gouna
   20m
   After a free lunch in one of the local cafes, continue to the Dades valley via Ouarzazate, the oasis of Skoura, Klaa Mgouna, the capital of the valley of the roses, and famous for its artisanal distillation factories. rose water.
5. Boumalne Dades
   9h
   On arrival at Boumalne Dadès, follow the Dadès river on a small road passing by various fortified Kasbahs located on the side of the Canyons du Dadès road. You will arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Dadès.

Day 2: Boumalne Dades - Merzouga

1. Boumalne Dades
   30m
   After breakfast at your hotel in the Dades valley, our journey will begin today with a journey on the route of 1001 Kasbahs to the oasis of Tinghir.
2. Todra Gorge
   1h
   You will deviate to a secondary road along the river to Todgha where you will stop for a walk in the oasis in the shade of palm trees and continue to the Todgha gorges. After free time to enjoy the vastness of the cliffs, and have lunch at a local cafe
3. Merzouga Desert
   9h
   After a quick stop, we will continue towards Merzouga crossing a desert and rocky landscape. Meet our camel caravan, and ride your camels through the amazing changing color sand dunes with the sunset on the horizon as a backdrop. We reach our camp in the Sahara Desert before dark.

Day 3: Merzouga - Ouarzazate Marrakech

1. Merzouga Desert
   1h 30m
   After a camel ride through the dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunrise, you arrive at the camper's lodge for breakfast, a shower and perhaps a quick swim at the lodge's pool if the weather permits. allows.
2. Ouarzazate
   1h
   We will continue to Ouarzazate and visit the Kasbah Taourirte. Meet with your driver and your vehicle and return to Ouarzazate. After free time for lunch. You can visit the cinema museum.
3. Pass by
   After free time for lunch, we continue in the afternoon towards Marrakech through the High Atlas mountains.
4. Marrakech
   Pass by
   Your 3-day trip to the desert will end in Marrakech around 7:00 p.m.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness