Private 3 Day Desert Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Dunes

Day 1: MARRAKECH - AIT BEN HADDOU - OUARZAZATE - SKOURA

1. Ait Ben Haddou
   1h
   The program of the trip starts as follows. Marrakech is left at 07h00 am. The destination is the castle of Ait Ben Hadou via the pass of Ntichka. we cross the high atlas with 2260 meters of height always with an incredible nature landscape until the Kasbah of Aït-Ben-Haddou one of the oldest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will visit this site with a local guide and we will lunch nearby.
   
   The Kasbah is a group of several small fortresses, or (kasbahs), arriving to have ten meters of height each one. Most of the city’s inhabitants now live in a more modern village on the other side of the river; however, eight families still live in the old Kasbah and making this visit is like stepping into the back of a movie as it has been filmed there several famous films including Lawrence of Arabia, The Mummy, Gladiator, Alexander and Prince of Persia.
2. Kasbah Amridil
   1h
   After lunch we take the road to Skoura Valley, we will drive through the oasis to visit the Amridil Kasbah (17 century) with a local guide.
   
   Amridil Kasbah has changed little since its foundation over 300 years ago. The family who built the Kasbah is still the proprietor and are responsible for its upkeep and renovations. Here, you will be able to take a look at some tools that were used in the area generations ago, and some that are still used today in southern Morocco.
   
   Life in the kasbah is still very much the same. After you’ve taken in the traditional ways of the kasbah, make your way up the stairs to the top of the fortification to get a stunning view of the surrounding Skoura palm groves.
3. Skoura
   Pass by
   We will end our day in a very quiet Riad with a wonderful balcony were you can take your welcome mint tea watching the sun set.

Day 2: SKOURA -TODGHA & OASIS GORGE - MERZOUGA

1. 30m
   After breakfast we will continue our journey to Merzouga and this will be a day with many different landscape on our way.
   
   The highlight place in the morning would be the Grand canyon area of TODGHA gorge one of the most famous nature landscape in morocco, we will do a small walk of 30 minutes in that place and have lunch near.
2. Erfoud
   Pass by
   After lunch we continue driving to Merzouga and we will stop to see some old tunnels made in the desert that served to capture water from the underground rivers around the 14 century then continue to Erfoud the last city before Merzouga.
3. Merzouga Desert
   Pass by
   We arrive to Merzouga before nightfall and will have your camels waiting to take you on a 2 hours trip through the desert dunes to the camp. Dining in a tent under the stars, after you can joint around a big bonfire with local music.

Day 3: MERZOUGA - HIGH ATLAS - MARRAKECH

1. Ouarzazate
   1h
   After the breakfast the program has just begun. We move to Merzouga and start the trip to Ouarzazat directly.
2. Marrakech
   Pass by
   The lunch is in Ouarzazat, and in the afternoon we continue the way to get to Marrakech. The red city is arrived at about 17:30.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels