Marrakech Trip Overview
The desert of Zagora is characterized by a more arid land with few dunes. It is the closest desert to the city of Marrakech and therefore the best place for those wishing to hike for two or three days maximum. To go to Zagora from the city ocher, it takes about 360 kilometers of road or about 7 hours. The trip is interesting and there are many stops during the course. As for the desert of Merzouga, it is more impressive than that of Zagora. It corresponds to all the fantasies that can be done on the desert in his mind. There are many dunes, including those of Erg Chebbi which rise to an altitude of 150 meters. Merzouga is about 550 kilometers from Marrakech road. It takes more than 10 hours to get there.
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
The desert of Zagora is characterized by a more arid land with few dunes. It is the closest desert to the city of Marrakech and therefore the best place for those wishing to hike for two or three days maximum. To go to Zagora from the city ocher, it takes about 360 kilometers of road or about 7 hours. The trip is interesting and there are many stops during the course. As for the desert of Merzouga, it is more impressive than that of Zagora. It corresponds to all the fantasies that can be done on the desert in his mind. There are many dunes, including those of Erg Chebbi which rise to an altitude of 150 meters. Merzouga is about 550 kilometers from Marrakech road. It takes more than 10 hours to get there.
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate-Rose Valley – Boumalne Dadès
Stop At: Boumalne Dades, Boumalne Dades, Souss-Massa
Departure early in the morning, we will cross the High Atlas and reach the Tizi N’Tichka pass, 2260 meters high, Continuation to the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, we will visit this wonderful Ksars … Continuation to Ouarzazate, visit the city (Kasbah of Taourirt and film studios), then continuation to the valley of Dades and 1000 Kasbahs with the fascinating palm grove of Skoura, … We continue crossing the most beautiful kasbahs of the “Route of the thousand Kasbah”, arrived in Boumalne Dades, dinner and night. Distance: 300 Km.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel in Dades Valley
Day 2: Boumalne dadès – Gorges of Todra – Arfoud – Dunes of Merzouga
Stop At: Merzouga Dunes, Village Hassi Labied Boite Postal 76, Casablanca 52202 Morocco
Departure in the morning to the dunes of Merzouga, 20 km after Tinghir, We will visit the palm grove then incursion in the Todra gorges … Lunch on site and continuation to the palm groves of Tinjedad and Touroug and Erfoud. Continue to Merzouga for a camel ride through the fascinating dunes of Erg Chebbi and to admire the sunset that is the great curiosity of the area … Night nomad tents or Marabout between dunes of Merzouga in a climate of atmosphere … Distance: 250 Km.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Desert camp
Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Nqob – Tamnougalte – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
After breakfast, departure to Marrakech. We will cross incomparable desert landscapes, dotted with oases … arrival in Marrakech, end of our services.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
