From Marrakech: 3 Days Private Merzouga Desert Tour with night in the Sahara

5.0 (1 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Cross the fantastic Views of High Atlas Mountains with its pass of Tizi N'Tichka
Explore the old Telouet Kasbah together with a local guide
Visit the legendary world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Taourirt Kasbah
Explore Todra Gorges and Dades Gorges
Ride a camel in Erg Chebbi to reach your desert camp
Spend the night at a Luxury Desert camp
Visit a local Berber family and learn about Nomadic life in the southern Morocco

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Camel ride in Merzouga
  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Overnight in a luxury desert camp with private bathroom in Merzouga
  • Private tourguide
  • Parking Fees
  • Overnight in a private room with bathroom in a Riad in Dades
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Lunch
  • Tips
  • Entrance fees for Kasbahs and Museums

What to expect

  1. High Atlas Mountains
    3h
    This memorable trip starts with the scenic drive from Marrakech over the Tizi-N-Tichka pass (2’260 m), where you can spot the traditional Berber villages with its inhabitants working and chatting at the roadside. We can stop in a local co-operative run by women who extract the Argan oil from the trees and discover how it is processed into cooking oil and cosmetics. You can taste and buy the products if you like.
  2. Ait Ben Haddou
    1h
    Shortly before the desert capital Ouarzazate, you have the opportunity to visit the famous Kasbah Aït-Ben-Haddou, the fortified clay city with its numerous ksars and kasbahs, where several famous movies such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven and Prince of Persia have been shot.
  3. Taourirt Kasbah
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    After your lunch break in a typical restaurant in Aït-Ben-Haddou or Ouarzazate, you can visit the old kasbah of Ouarzazate named Taourirt or have a look at the movie museum just on the other side of the road.
  4. Dades Gorges
    Pass by
    Continue your journey through the Valley of Roses to the Dades Valley, where we stay overnight.
  5. Todra Gorge
    45m
    After breakfast, we continue along the road of the Kasbahs to the Todra Gorges. The river Todra has formed these enormous and impressive stone walls over thousands of years. This is a great opportunity to take photos and go for a short walk in the gorges.
  6. Merzouga Desert
    3h
    After lunch along the way it is time for the desert! Upon arrival in Merzouga, you have time to rest a bit in the lodge where you can put your luggage. Meet your camel driver and head to the desert on top of your friendly camel. After arriving at the Sahara Desert Camp, you can climb the high dunes and enjoy the incredible views while the sun sinks below the horizon. Settle in your private tent and drink some mint tea before the traditional dinner is served. You can spend the night watching for shooting stars or dance around the camp fire to the beat of the desert drums.
  7. Merzouga
    Pass by
    Today, you can get up early to enjoy the first rays of sunlight over the desert. Enjoy your breakfast in the camp and hop on your camel or 4x4 for the ride back to Merzouga.
  8. Draa Valley
    1h
    On our way back through the Draa Valley in direction Marrakech we’ll stop at different sites to take some pictures of this beautiful valley and its river, the longest one in Morocco.
  9. Middle Atlas Mountains
    Pass by
    After lunch along the way, we’re heading back to Marrakech and your Hotel/Riad over the Atlas Mountains.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please wait in the reception area of your accommodation.
Pick up at the airport Marrakech (arrivals) or at meeting point in front of "Cafe du France" on Jemaa el Fna-square also possible
Pick ups at AirBnB's/private residences not possible

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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