3-Day Tour in the Merzouga Desert

Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Dades Valley

1. Ait Ben Haddou
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   Your 3-Day Sahara Desert Check-out Tour from Marrakech starts with a pick-up at your Inn or Riad between 8:00 and 9:00. Cross the High Atlas through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m) and admire the Berber villages. Then discover the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, famous for its appearances in Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Free time for sightseeing and lunch. Continue to Ouarzazate, Taourirt Kasbah and Atlas Studios, then cross the Skoura Palm grove and the Valley of Roses. At the end of the day, arrive in Boumalne Dadès for dinner and overnight in a traditional Inn. Depending on the option chosen and availability, accommodation may also be in Tinghir.

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

1. Boumalne Dades
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   After Breakfast, Check-out to the spectacular Todra Gorge, one of the most impressive natural canyons in Morocco. Enjoy a walk between the high cliffs and admire the green palm grove of Tinghir. Then continue on through desert villages, including Tinejdad, before arriving in Erfoud, known as the Moroccan fossil capital. In the afternoon, arrival in Merzouga, gateway to the Sahara desert. You will leave your vehicle for an unforgettable camel ride through the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, with a magnificent sunset over the desert. Upon arrival at the camp, enjoy a traditional dinner, an evening of Berber music around the fire and a peaceful night under the stars in a nomadic tent.

Day 3: Merzouga – Atlas Mountains – Marrakech

1. Merzouga
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   Wake up early to admire the sunrise over the dunes of the Sahara, an unforgettable moment. After Breakfast at the camp, reach the camel village where your driver will be waiting for you. Then start the journey back to Marrakech through desert landscapes, valleys and Berber villages. A lunch break is planned in Ouarzazate before continuing the route through the High Atlas Mountains via the famous Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m), offering magnificent views. You will arrive in Marrakech at the end of the day, where you will be dropped off at your Inn or Riad, marking the end of this unforgettable experience in the heart of the Moroccan desert.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness