From Marrakech : 5-Days Private Desert Tour To Zagora & Merzouga

Marrakech, Morocco
Duration5 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 5-day adventure from Marrakech to Merzouga, where Morocco’s stunning landscapes, rich history, and the mesmerizing Sahara Desert await. Journey through the High Atlas Mountains, visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, and explore the captivating Draa Valley. Experience the magic of a camel ride to watch a desert sunset, spend the night in a traditional desert camp with Berber music, and witness a breathtaking sunrise in the heart of the Sahara. Explore Merzouga, Khamlia village, and the wild flamingo lake before venturing through the Todra Gorges and Dades Valley. With stops in the Valley of the Roses and Ouarzazate, known as the "Hollywood of Morocco," this tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and natural beauty. Book now for an immersive Moroccan experience you’ll never forget!

What's included

  • Warm showers and toilets
  • Camel Trekking Adventure Ride to the Desert
  • Professional & Bilingual Driver
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • 4WD sunrise transfer from desert camp to meeting point
  • Sandboarding
  • Authentic Berber drumming and music performance
  • Transportation Insurance
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Lunches
  • Local guide at Ait ben Haddou
  • Gratuities

What to expect

Day 1: Marrakech - Ait ben Haddou - Draa Valley - Zagora Tinfou
  1. Ait Ben Haddou
    2h
    Departure in the morning from your hotel/Riad in Marrakech towards the High Atlas and the Tichka pass (2260 m). Then, you head towards the very beautiful site of the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou by the old caravan route. this jewel classified as a world heritage site by Unesco.
  2. Tinfou Dunes
    12h
    After visit Kasbah by guide local then lunch time, will be taken in Ait ben Haddou at panoramic restaurant, you will drive to cross past the anti atlas mountains to Zagora and get prepared for a Transfer by camel ride to cross the sand dunes and admire a spectacular sunset before driving your camel back to your desert camp, take a magic night under the stars with a local music and fire.
Day 2: Zagora Tinfou - Tamgroute - Alnif - Merzouga Dunes
  1. Travel Tamegroute
    1h
    After breakfast in Zagora we drive to Merzouga. first will stop to Explore Tamgroute's historic attractions, and departure to cross Tafilalet and the mineral immensity of the Bougafer massif in order to reach Tazarin and lunch in Alnif, pass via Rissani and you will take a sandy track to reach Merzouga.
  2. Erg Chebbi
    12h
    There, you are invited to take a camel ride before admiring the sunset over the dunes and tasting traditional mint tea.
    Dinner around a campfire, accompanied by nomad songs. Night at the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Day 3: Explore Merzouga Region
  1. Merzouga
    Pass by
    wake up early in the morning is a must do, in order to contemplate the beautiful sunrise, in the middle of the desert, free time for breakfast, then you return on camels to Merzouga, where the driver awaits, we dedicate the day to explore the region of Merzouga.
  2. 2h
    We continue our journey in khamlia village, where enjoy the Gnaoua music, and dancing performances, its inhabitants are originating from sub-saharan countries like Mali, Sudan and Niger, free time for lunch in a restaurant.
  3. The Lake of Merzouga
    20m
    After that we take a stroll in palm trees grove, then drive a few kilometers to see the wild lake of Merzouga, also called flamingos lake, dinner and overnight in hotel.
Day 4: Erg chebbi - Erfoud - Todra gorges - Dades gorges
  1. Erfoud
    25m
    After your breakfast and shower, we will go in the direction of Boumalne Dades via a stop at Erfoud (famous for its date market), then via the small oasis of Touroug and Tinejdad.
  2. Todra Gorge
    1h
    We will arrive at the famous Todra Gorges and have lunch there.
Day 5: Dades Gorges - Valley of the roses - Ouarzazate - Marrakech
  1. Ouarzazate
    30m
    In the morning after breakfast, we head towards Marrakech (the pearl of the south) via Ouarzazate (our Hollywood) on the road of a thousand kasbahs.
  2. Marrakech
    Pass by
    You will see the beautiful valley of roses in Kelaat M'Gouna (the capital of roses), the kasbah of Taourirte and stop for lunch in Ouarzazate, and continue through the high atlas mountains to Marrakech. Finish your desert tour in Marrakech around 6 PM.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup is available from all Marrakech hotels. If you're staying in a Riad, your pickup point will be the nearest point accessible by car. You will receive this location 24 hours before your tour. Please note that this tour is private, you will have your private chauffeur who speaks several language, a private comfortable vehicle and also a private accommodations.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • 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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