Marrakech Trip Overview
Discover the true Moroccan authenticity
Visit the sumptuous Draa Valley
Admire the dunes that stretch to infinity
One night in the Nomadic bivouacs
Follow the road of a desert caravan made up of camels
Discover the originality of the Sahara with its kasbahs and ksours
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
Discover the true Moroccan authenticity
Visit the sumptuous Draa Valley
Admire the dunes that stretch to infinity
One night in the Nomadic bivouacs
Follow the road of a desert caravan made up of camels
Discover the originality of the Sahara with its kasbahs and ksours
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Hadou – Boumalne Dades
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
Your 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga will start early in the morning with a drive east of Marrakech, passing through small suburban towns, to the High Atlas Mountains.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: High Atlas, Morocco
A few stops will be made to take photos, admire the scenery, stretch your legs and drink a cup of coffee.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Douar Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou 45000 Morocco
Aït-ben-Haddou is located in the Ounila valley, south of Télouet, fief of Glaoui, valley which was a traditional crossing point for caravans connecting Marrakech to the south of the Sahara, ocher and pink earth overlooking a peaceful oasis and green. On its foothills hang houses that seem to come from the depths of the ages
This is a striking example of the architecture of traditional southern Morocco, on the side of a hill at the top of which was a collective granary (an agadir). The village is presented as a set of earthen buildings surrounded by walls, the ksar, which is a type of traditional pre-Saharan habitat. The houses are grouped inside its defensive walls reinforced by corner towers.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: El Kelaa M’gouna, El Kelaa M’gouna, Souss-Massa
After a free lunch in one of the local cafes, continue to the Dades valley via Ouarzazate, the oasis of Skoura, Klaa Mgouna, the capital of the valley of the roses, and famous for its artisanal distillation factories. rose water.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Boumalne Dades, Boumalne Dades, Souss-Massa
On arrival at Boumalne Dadès, follow the Dadès river on a small road passing by various fortified Kasbahs located on the side of the Canyons du Dadès road. You will arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Dadès.
Duration: 9 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel
Day 2: Boumalne Dades – Merzouga
Stop At: Boumalne Dades, Boumalne Dades, Souss-Massa
After breakfast at your hotel in the Dades valley, our journey will begin today with a journey on the route of 1001 Kasbahs to the oasis of Tinghir.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Todgha Gorge, R 703 near the town of Tinerhir, Tinerhir 45520 Morocco
You will deviate to a secondary road along the river to Todgha where you will stop for a walk in the oasis in the shade of palm trees and continue to the Todgha gorges. After free time to enjoy the vastness of the cliffs, and have lunch at a local cafe
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
After a quick stop, we will continue towards Merzouga crossing a desert and rocky landscape. Meet our camel caravan, and ride your camels through the amazing changing color sand dunes with the sunset on the horizon as a backdrop. We reach our camp in the Sahara Desert before dark.
Duration: 9 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: a night in a tent
Day 3: Merzouga – Ouarzazate Marrakech
Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
After a camel ride through the dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunrise, you arrive at the camper’s lodge for breakfast, a shower and perhaps a quick swim at the lodge’s pool if the weather permits. allows.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
We will continue to Ouarzazate and visit the Kasbah Taourirte. Meet with your driver and your vehicle and return to Ouarzazate. After free time for lunch. You can visit the cinema museum.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: High Atlas, Morocco
After free time for lunch, we continue in the afternoon towards Marrakech through the High Atlas mountains.
Pass By: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
Your 3-day trip to the desert will end in Marrakech around 7:00 p.m.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
