3 Days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert

3 Days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert

3 day sahara desert tour from Marrakech to Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga is one of the best itineraries in Morocco, and as you can see, all travel agents offer it as their number one tour, to cut to the chase, the itinerary is the same everywhere, it is the quality of the service, the qualification of the drivers, the choice of accommodations and the long partnership with all contributing parties in this tour (guides, restaurants, hotels…) that makes a difference. We have been running this tour among others for a long time that our clients are always treated well and welcomed. The tour covers a huge part of Morocco and offers a variety of landscapes, attractions and lifestyles. The last however is a long drive from Merzouga back to Marrakech and therefore, we recommend to take the 4 days extended tour whenever it is possible (Especially if you are travelling with young kids )

Schedule:

Pickup point: from your accommodation
Time of departure: 7:00 AM
Duration: 3 days/ 2 Nights

Highlights:

Drive into the Merzouga Desert, crossing the Atlas Mountains
Experience the simple life of Saharan families
Ride camels across the dunes of Erg Chebbi
Sleep under the stars in a Berber tent in Merzouga
Drive through the dramatic Tizi N’Tichka Pass
Discover the magical landscape of the Dadès Valley, and High Atlas Mountains
See the site of dozens of film shoots at Ait Ben Haddou

Day 1: Marakech To Dades Gorge

We will meet you at your riad or hotel at 8:30a.m., depart Marrakech, and transport over the High Atlas mountains Tizi nTichka pass. We will have time to stop and enjoy impressive landscapes, and break for coffee and fresh-squeezed orange juice. We will spend the afternoon visiting World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou. This village of clustered Berber Kasbahs has been used as a backdrop for more than 20 films and was one of the most important fortress strongholds on the old Salt Road where caravans brought slaves, gold, ivory and salt from Saharan Africa to Marrakech and beyond. We’ll pass through Ouarzazate, and the Valley of the Rose, famous for soft Persian rose oil. You will pass through many Berber villages, and once in the desert, see barren hillsides clustered with kasbahs .we stay Dades valley auberge (small country inn) in the upper gorge.

Day 2:Dades Gorge To Erg Chebbi Merzouga

After breakfast we have a short drive to walk through a massive fault dividing the High Atlas mountains. Todra Gorge sheer rock walls rises to 300 m in its narrowest part. Then we’ll head for the Erg Chebbi sand sea. We continue deeper into the desert landscape, until dunes appear on the horizon. Our mid-afternoon destination is the auberge (small country inn) near Merzouga, where you meet your camel guide and ride into the bivouac (camp). Upon arrival you will have a traditional tagine dinner prepared (vegetarians welcome) under the evening stars shining brilliantly in the clear night sky. Climb the dunes and watch the moon rise before retiring to your bed in a nomad tent.

Day 3: Erg Chebbi Merzouga To Marakech

Return by camel at sunrise to the auberge for breakfast and shower. The remainder of the day is spent driving back to Ouarzazate where we’ll stop for lunch and visit the old Glaoui Kasbah Taouirt. Then we cross the High Atlas once more, down the Tizi nTichka pass. Arrival evening in Marrakech at approximately 6pm. Marrakech hotel this night optional with an extra cost.

What is included :

Private Morocco Tour and transport in A/C vehicle
Experienced private driver / guide (English speaking)
Dinner and breakfast
Accommodation in riad/hotel
Camel ride in desert and desert accommodation in Sahara tent

What is not included :

Lunch
Drinks
Tips

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