HIGHLIGHTS :
- Spectacular views of the Atlas Mountains landscapes
- Stop at the UNESCO world heritage of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
- Spend a night in the middle of the stunning Dades gorges
- Panoramic aspects of Erg Chebbi dunes
- Watch Sunset over the sand dunes
- Experience Camel ride in Merzouga Sahara
- Overnight Camping at Merzouga Desert Camp
OVERVIEW :
4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga is among the richest Marrakech desert trips that we offer It is the best choice for people who have enough time in Morocco, do not want to stay in the car for long hours and prefer to rest long trips between Marrakech and Merzouga. Plenty of time on this 4-day Marrakech Desert Tour allows you to take a fascinating tour through the towering Atlas Mountains, through Berber villages, valleys, palm groves, ancient kasbahs, and finally through the Erg Chebbi desert.
DAILY TOUR :
DAY 1 : MARRAKECH / TIZI-N-TICHKA / AIT BENHADDOU / OUARZAZATE / DADES VALLEY
We will pick up you from your hotel/riad/ bus station the we will start our journey from Marrakech to Dades Gorges. Across the Tizi-n-Tichka Atlas pass, with far-reaching views across the mountains, to the traditional High Atlas Berber village of Telouet and we continue to Ait Benhaddou to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, a spectacular fortified village (Ksour).you’ll take your lunch at Ait benhaddou or ouarzazate and continue to Dades valley, we well spend the night in a riad/hotel in dades gorges.
DAY 2 : DADES VALLEY / TODRA GORGES / ERFOUD / DESERT MERZOUGA
After the breakfast, we go from Dades gorges to the erg chebbi Sahara desert in Merzouga. Berber villages are scattered along the way, we’ll pass through Tinjdad, Jorf and Erfoud in which we’ll feel the beginning of the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet, and the we continue to Merzouga,after relaxing few minuts in Merzouga,we go to ride the camels who are waiting to take us on an adventure in the sand dunes. we will spend the night in an camp(Nomad berber tents) with drums music in the middle of the Sahara,this is a great opportunity to take lovely pictures of the sunset and sunrise,when we arrive at the camp we go to a high dunes to see the sunset , we will spend the night in nomad tents.
DAY 3 : CAMEL TREKKING BACK TO MERZOUGA / BERBER VILLAGES / OUARZAZATE
After seeing the sunrise in the desert, we return on camels to Merzouga after breakfast and take a shower in the hotel and then start our journey to Ouarzazate through the Berber villages of the Atlas Mountains (Tinjdad, Tingir Toudra Gorge, Boumalin de Dades) We arrive at Ouarzazate in the evening / night.
DAY 4 : OUARZAZATE / HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS / BACK TO MARRAKECH.
Leaving Ouarzazate in the Morning ,we will visit UNESCO protected site of Ait Ben Haddou. A most impressive Kasbah and well-preserved fortress in Morocco. Many movies were filmed here such as the Gladiator. Leave Ait Ben Haddou and start heading towards the majestic Atlas Mountains. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the highest road pass in Morocco Tizni Tichka 2260m high offering impressive views of valleys, mountains and many Berber villages nearby. arrive a in evening.
INCLUDED / EXCLUDE :
- Hotel pickup and drop-off service
- Private Transport with Professional
- Driver Speaking : English / French / Spanish.
- Transport by an air-conditioned vehicle
- 2 nights at a private room in the hotel (At your preferred room type)
- Overnight at a private tent in Camp (At your preferred tent type)
- Soft drinks
- Lunch
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal Expenses
- Travel insurance
This itinerary is only our suggestion. Please get in touch with us at moroccoinspirations@gmail.com to discuss a more personalised itinerary to your exact requirements.
If the itineraries we offer do not match what you are looking for, do not hesitate to contact us and we will prepare the trip to your needs and requirements and price depending on the number of Travellers, Hotel category and season.
The capacity of our organization is limited to between 2 and 60 people, each group of 4 people takes a separate 4×4 for transfers.
Please note flights are not included. Prices are based on sharing a twin room. If you would like to upgrade to a private single room, this can easily be arrange for you, simply contact our customer experience team.