3 Days trip to merzouga Desert

4.5 (11 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 42 travelers
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Overview

Explore a panoramic road, passing through the High Atlas via the pass Tichka located at 2260 m.
Visit Ait Ben Haddou and the old Kasbah.
Pass through Ouarzazate, Rose Valley, Todra Valley and Dades
Discover the lifestyle of desert.
Enjoy the big dunes of Merzouga on camel and watch the sunrise and sunset
Magical party, around a fire at the camp after a traditional dinner.

What's included

  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Gratuities
  • déjeuner
  • fees to the monuments

What to expect

Day 1: Marrakesh – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Gorge.
  1. Tizi n Tichka
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    You will be meet in Marrakech and driven to Ouarzazate. through the dramatic Tizi-N-Tichka pass (2260m),. over the High Atlas Mountains, appreciating the beauty of the landscape on the winding road through the Berber villages
  2. Ait Ben Haddou
    2h
    Arrive at the famous Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, the largest Kasbah in Morocco, a UNESCO matrimonial historical site which is now a house of many Glaoui family members. We will have lunch at the Kasbah .
  3. Ouarzazate
    Pass by
    We continue to Dades Gorge via Ouarzazate, “the Hollywood of Africa”.movie studios have built quite a resume providing convincingly exotic backdrops for movies supposedly set in Tibet, ancient Rome, Somalia and Egypt.
  4. Atlas Film Studio
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    a guided tour run every 20 to 40 minutes and take you through some of the stages, sets and workshops incorporated in the 11 hectare site, although you're also welcome to wander around on your own.
  5. Taourirt Kasbah
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    Taourirt escaped ruin by moonlighting as a Hollywood backdrop (Sheltering Sky, Gladiator, Prince of Persia) and attracting the attention of Unesco, which has carefully restored small sections of the inner sanctum.
  6. El Kelaa M'gouna
    Pass by
    we will acrosse the road of the thousand Kasbahs with its fascinating sand castles and Kalaat Mgouna, the roses city” known for its annual festival during the rose harvest in May
  7. Dades Gorges
    16h · Admission ticket included
    we continue our way to our accomodation in the heart of the Dades Gorge.
    Accommodation included: Over night in a hotel- Private room with private bathroom.
    Dinner is included with 3 meals.
    followed by entertainment with locals.
Day 2: Dades Gorge – Todra Gorge – Merzouga
  1. Todra Gorge
    2h
    After breakfast in the hotel,. we will Walk into the canyon to see the amazing rock formation “the monkey toes”,. and the still standing 19th century Kasbah of Ait arbi. We leave the Dades valley towards Tinghir and the Todra valley, enjoying the panoramic views of the old mud Berber villages overlooking the valley. On arrival to the Gorge we will walk under the 300m high red cliff,. where many Rock-climbers come to enjoy their preferred sport. We continue our trip to Erfoud and Rissani where we have lunch.
  2. Erg Chebbi Dunes
    17h · Admission ticket included
    Afterwards, we leave for the village of Merzouga where you will be welcomed with a glass of mint tea before you take the camel riding to The camp . You Will have Dinner at the camp and Enjoy The traditional music of sahara.
Day 3: Merzouga – Marrakech
  1. Merzouga
    3h
    We will wake up early in the morning to go on our camel trek to watch what might be the best sunrise of your life. Afterwards, you’ll enjoy your breafast peacefully then take the camel trek back to meet Your driver.
    Enroute you couldn’t fail to appreciate the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes changing with the light.
  2. El Kelaa M'gouna
    45m
    as the day progresses, before continuing to Marrakech via Rissani, Erfoud along the magnificent Gorges carved through volcanic rock and Arrival at kelaat Mgouna to enjoy your lunch and a refreshing glass of mint tea then continue our journey.
  3. Marrakech
    Pass by
    we will arrive to marrakech through the Tizi Nticha Pass at 19h30 pm.

    the drop off in the jemaa el fenna famous square.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

the pick up is from your riad or accomodation

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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