Marrakech Trip Overview
Take a private 3 days from Marrakech to Merzouga desert to Erg Chebbi sand dunes. You will explore the High Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert. The tour will be escorted by a local driver/guide who speaks your language. Well! We cover all must-sees, such as the fortified Kasbah of Teloute and Ait Benhaddou, as well as outlying villages and off-the-beaten-path attractions, Mountain gorges of Dades & Todra, including the remote Erg Chebbi with an overnight in Luxury / Standard Nomadic Desert Camp.
Additional Info
* Duration: 3 days
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Take a private 3 days from Marrakech to Merzouga desert to Erg Chebbi sand dunes. You will explore the High Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert. The tour will be escorted by a local driver/guide who speaks your language. Well! We cover all must-sees, such as the fortified Kasbah of Teloute and Ait Benhaddou, as well as outlying villages and off-the-beaten-path attractions, Mountain gorges of Dades & Todra, including the remote Erg Chebbi with an overnight in Luxury / Standard Nomadic Desert Camp.
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley
Stop At: Todgha Gorge, R 703 near the town of Tinerhir, Tinerhir 45520 Morocco
Your Private 3 Days from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert will start at 8 am from your accommodation Riad / Hotel in Marrakech. We journey over the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-N-Tichka pass 2260m/7500ft- It is the highest pass-road in Africa. Panoramic views over the Berber villages and beautiful landscapes in the background. We stop for a break and pictures.
Later, we drive through the Ounila Valley then we stop to visit the Kasbah of Telouet. We continue along the Ounila valley till the village of Ait Benhaddou. We stop for lunch here, and we go for a visit to the Mud-brick Castel listed world heritage by UNESCO.
We pass by Ouarzazate, the Moroccan Hollywood city due to the number of movies that have been shot here. (Optional visit to the Cinema Studios).
Afterward, we continue our journey towards Dades valley through Rose Valley and the Road of thousand Kasbah.
Overnight in Dades Valley.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a 3/4 stars Hotel
Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Erg Chebbi Dunes (Merzouga)
Stop At: Erg Chebbi, Erg Chebbi, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
After breakfast, we will drive to the top of Dades Valley, beautiful view over the valley and the mountain gorge. We head toward Todra valley via Tinghir. It is a contrasted valley with Rocky canons & huge palm trees. We will absolutely make picture stops. Later, we get to the famous Todra Mountain Gorge, (Its altitude: 400m/ 1312ft.) where you can walk through.
We will stop for lunch nearby Tinjedad. Then we carry on toward the Sand Dunes of Erg Chebbi via The Jorf and its ancient irrigation system with 1000 wales. Finally, Erfoud before seeing the first sand. Erg Chebbi has the Highest sand dunes in the country.
Well! Here you have to trade your vehicle for Camels, so you would have 1 hour Camel trekking on the sand dunes during the sunset. The best time for pictures as the sand turns red in order to match this beautiful sky.
Arrive at your Desert camp, Check in your private tent, and enjoy your special evening. Dinner and campfire with drum players and Berber music.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a Luxury Desert Camp
Day 3: Erg Chebbi – Merzouga – Nekob – Ouarzazate- Marrakech
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
Wake up early to assist the sunrise from the top of the dunes & after Breakfast, we start our journey to Marrakech. We will take a different way back. The amazing drive is along the mountains of Saghrou. Volcanic Rock formation and contrasted with the green oasis of Draa Valley.
Lunch will be in Ouarzazate. We continue our journey through the High Atlas Mountains, stopping for picture opportunities. We will be in Marrakech around 6:30 pm. Your 3 Days from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert end at your Riad/Hotel in Marrakech.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
