Marrakech Trip Overview
Enjoy a Marrakech desert trip 3 days to Merzouga and see the real Morocco. Take in breathtaking scenery ranging from the snow-capped Atlas Mountains to the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. Learn about the history of Berber fortified settlements and Kasbahs. Discover lush green oases and limestone canyons. At the moment you observe the sunset on your camel as you travel towards your Merzouga desert camp, you’ll realize this Sahara desert journey is always worthwhile!
Additional Info
* Duration: 3 days
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Enjoy a Marrakech desert trip 3 days to Merzouga and see the real Morocco. Take in breathtaking scenery ranging from the snow-capped Atlas Mountains to the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. Learn about the history of Berber fortified settlements and Kasbahs. Discover lush green oases and limestone canyons. At the moment you observe the sunset on your camel as you travel towards your Merzouga desert camp, you’ll realize this Sahara desert journey is always worthwhile!
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Atlas Mountains – Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou – Dades Valley
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
Pick up you from the accommodation
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Atlas Mountains
we will make a number of stops to take Photo and enjoying the view of the atlas
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tizi n Tichka, Imlil Village, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Drive through Tizi Ntichka pass and stop for Breackfast or coffe
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Douar Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou 45000 Morocco
we will cross by amazing villages and stop at AIT BEN HADOU KASBAH That set for numerous Hollywood blockbusters and was also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We continue to Ouarzazate for lunch ( At leisure ).
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Skoura, Skoura, Beni Mellal-Khenifra
Through the Valley of Roses and the village of Kalaa Mgouna, we continue our journey. There is a Damascus rose distillery in this region of Morocco. Getting close to the city, you can see adobe Berber settlements named Ksours.
Stop At: Boumalne Dades, Boumalne Dades, Souss-Massa
We reach our hotel in Dades Valley at the end of the day. Evening meal and overnight stay
Duration: 9 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Local Guest House
Day 2: Dades Valley – Tinghir – Merzouga – Sahara Desert
Pass By: Dades Gorges, R704 Atlas Mountains, Boumalne Dades 45350 Morocco
drive along the 1001 Kasbahs road to Tinghir
Stop At: Gargantas del Todra, Tinerhir 45800 Morocco
Upon arriving at Tinghir, you can walk along the banks of the Todgha River. Once you reach the unforgettable Todgha canyons, you will realize your early morning adventure was well worth it!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Merzouga, Merzouga, Draa-Tafilalet
You will have to stop for your Lunch then we continue our journey to Merzouga
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Erg Chebbi Dunes, Morocco
Once you reach Erg Chebbi, meet your camel caravan at the end of the road. Ride your camel over the sand dunes to watch one of the most dramatic sunsets of your life. Enjoy the stunning views of the Sahara desert from your Sahara desert camp before it gets dark. After setting up your tent, climb a nearby sand dune and explore the tranquility of the desert. Under the stars, you will enjoy a well-deserved Moroccan dinner. Once that is over, the nomads will test your drumming skills. At campfire time, your hosts will perform and entertain you on their Tamtam drums. Enjoy the clear nights above, with plenty of shooting stars and constellations visible.
Duration: 15 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay overnight at the Sahara desert camp.
Day 3: Merzouga – Ouarzazate – Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
Pass By: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
today we have a long drive from Merzouga to Marrakech we will stop only if you want a toilet or for Lunch
Stop At: High Atlas Mountains, 40020 Morocco
we will stop for a tea or coffee and we will see the sunset before we enter to Marrakech
Duration: 40 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
