Marrakech Trip Overview
Experience one of the most adventurous three days trip to the beautiful desert of Morocco. The Moroccan Desert is a discoverable tour passing through the gates of wonder to the Sahara Desert from Marrakech, and explore the dramatic landscapes of the Dades Valley and Kasbah of Ourzazate.
Ride across the dunes of Erg Chebbi by camel, and sleep at a desert camp. Live all these moments and figure out the richest beautiful differences of the south in Morocco.
Additional Info
* Duration: 3 days
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Experience one of the most adventurous three days trip to the beautiful desert of Morocco. The Moroccan Desert is a discoverable tour passing through the gates of wonder to the Sahara Desert from Marrakech, and explore the dramatic landscapes of the Dades Valley and Kasbah of Ourzazate.
Ride across the dunes of Erg Chebbi by camel, and sleep at a desert camp. Live all these moments and figure out the richest beautiful differences of the south in Morocco.
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou- Ouarzazate – Dades Gorges
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
Be ready to have a pick up from your accomodation in Marrakesh, around 7h30 am, the trips stars by crossing the Tichka pass one of the most twisted paths in the country, a small break to enjoy the wonderful breathtaking views from the top of the road.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
Next place will be a Visit of the Kasbah Ait Benhaddou a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a distinctive location for moviemakers. Several foreign and local movies have been shot in the Kasbah, including Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, The Mummy etc. A lunch before the visit of the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dades Gorges, R704 Atlas Mountains, Boumalne Dades 45350 Morocco
You will cross the oasis of Skoura, Kalaat M’gouna, the valley of roses to reach Dades. Night in Dades Gorges at the hotel with half board.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Half Board night stay in a comfortable hotel at Dades valley
Day 2: Dades – Toudra Gorges – Merzouga
Pass By: Dades Gorges, R704 Atlas Mountains, Boumalne Dades 45350 Morocco
After breakfast at your hotel in Dades, we drive forward to the camp desert at Erg Chebbi, withing the gateway to the Sahara Desert.
Stop At: Todrha, Tinghir, Morocco
Enjoy a relaxing time at Todra Gorges. Observe the Berber villages scattered along the way and pass by Tinjdad, Jorf and Erfoud to get the feeling of passing through the gates to a welcoming new adventure and new desert culture. Visit some wonderful oasis within the road.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
Once you arrive with a warm welcome, take a break in Merzouga to relax for a few moments and be prepared for the next activity which is camel riding and crossing the sand dunes . Observe the sand dunes and desert landscape from perspective view of the sunset, while listening to the drums of the desert camp in the middle of the Sahara. Enjoy the atmosphere with the wonderful view of the sky, be prepared for a desert night festivale with a dinner and Nomads playing a wonderful desert music in front of the camp fire.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camel riding to a Half Board night stay in a good Desert Camp at the desert of Merzouga
Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Marrakech
Pass By: Merzouga, Merzouga, Draa-Tafilalet
Wake up for an early morning to catch up the sunrise of the desert, which is a scene that you should not miss. Next, have a delicious breakfast and be prepared for a camel ride back to take the comfortable transportation.
Stop At: Rissani, Rissani, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
On your return to Marrakech, you will go past Rissani, the largest oasis in the country, with its wonderful palms and welcoming people it really worths a stop.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
Our trip continues towards Ouarzazate to have a lunch and then going through the Anti Atlas. you will arrive to Marrakech by sunset or early evening.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
