4 Days Trip to Merzouga Desert

Day 1: Day 1: Marrakech - High Atlas - Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah - Rose Valley - Dades Valley

1. Ait Ben Haddou
   10h
   Day 1: Marrakech - High Atlas - Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah - Rose Valley - Dades Valley
   
   At 8:00 AM, we will depart from Marrakech and head towards the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi N’Tichka Pass and making several stops to contemplate the spectacular landscapes.
   
   During the journey, we will also visit a cooperative that produces argan oil, where we will discover how this product, known for its numerous beneficial properties for the body, is made. We will then continue to the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, where we will visit the kasbah, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Did you know that famous films like "Gladiator," "Asterix and Obelix," "Sahara," and "The Jewel of the Nile" were filmed here?
   
   After lunch, we will move on to Ouarzazate, considered the gateway to the desert, and from there we will continue to the Rose Valley and the Dades Valley, where we will have dinner and spend the night.

Day 2: Day 2: Dades Valley - Todra Gorges - Erfoud - Merzouga Desert

1. Merzouga Desert
   10h
   After breakfast, we will resume our excursion along the road of a thousand kasbahs, each with its unique charm, until we reach the Todra Gorges. Here, in ancient times, water carved the surface of these limestone walls, creating an unparalleled landscape. In this climbing paradise, we will stop for a walk and admire the scenery.
   
   Next, we will reach the village of Touroug, where we will have lunch before continuing our journey to the Erg Chebbi dunes, where a delicious mint tea awaits us. After a half-hour of relaxation, we will embark on a camel ride to reach the tent camp where we will spend the night. Along the way, we will have the opportunity to contemplate the sunset and see how the last rays of sunlight ignite this vast sea of sand. Upon arriving at the Berber camp, we will have dinner and spend the night enveloped in the peace and silence of the desert.

Day 3: Day 3: Merzouga - Hassi Labied - Khamlia - Rissani - Merzouga

1. Rissani Market
   6h
   After witnessing a memorable sunrise in the desert, we will have breakfast and return on camels to Merzouga. We will dedicate the following hours to exploring the area of Hassi Labied, where we will visit its oasis and learn about its irrigation system, the Khettara.
   
   We will then head to the village of Khamlia, famous for its inhabitants of Sub-Saharan African descent and their music. Did you know that a famous music and dance festival is held here throughout the country?
   
   Next, we will head to Rissani, the ancient economic capital of Morocco. Here, we will visit the old market, which takes place three times a week and is known for the barter of animals and the presence of handicrafts, clothing, accessories, Berber medicines, and unique items.
   
   After our visit, we will return to Merzouga, where we will have dinner and spend the night in a riad.

Day 4: Day 4: Merzouga - Alnif - Ouarzazate - Marrakech

1. Ouarzazate
   11h
   After a hearty breakfast, we will depart for Marrakech, passing through the Tafilalet palm grove. During the journey, we will cross acacia plateaus and rocky desert expanses until we arrive in Alnif. Here, we will take the road that will allow us to explore the Anti-Atlas mountain range and Tizi N'tfarkhin.
   
   Around noon, we will arrive in Kalaat M'Gouna, where we will stop to relax, stretch our legs, and enjoy traditional Moroccan dishes.
   
   We will then continue our return journey to the ochre city, passing through Ouarzazate and the High Atlas mountains. We will arrive in Marrakech around 8:30 PM, where we will say our goodbyes, concluding a fabulous experience in the Moroccan desert.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
• The standard and premium tent camps are completely separate. In addition to differences in the bathrooms—where the toilet and shower are inside the tent in the premium camp and outside in the standard camp—there are also variations in the food served, the furnishings, and the decoration of the tents.
• On the second day of the tour, we will take a camel ride from the Erg Chebbi dunes to the tented camp where we’ll be spending the night. For those who prefer not to ride a camel, a 4x4 transfer service is available for €65, which is the price per vehicle.
• We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
• That the camel trek is not recommended for travelers with back pain.