Marrakech Trip Overview
The 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga has been our best seller for years. It is the best desert trip from Marrakech. Our Marrakech to Merzouga 3-day desert safari will allow you discover the real Morocco Sahara desert. Drive past sand dunes, oases, Kasbahs and rocky desert at ease. Enjoy a camel trekking activity in sand dunes and an overnight sleep in your Sahara desert camp in the middle of nowhere!
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 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga has been our best seller for years. It is the best desert trip from Marrakech. Our Marrakech to Merzouga 3-day desert safari will allow you discover the real Morocco Sahara desert. Drive past sand dunes, oases, Kasbahs and rocky desert at ease. Enjoy a camel trekking activity in sand dunes and an overnight sleep in your Sahara desert camp in the middle of nowhere!
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi N’tichka – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Dades.
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
pick you up from your Hotel in Marrakech at 7:30, and departure to Ait Benhaddou over the high Atlas Mountains; passing through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260m), visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and stop for lunch in a local restaurant. In the Afternoon we will drive to Ouarzazate and stop near the atlas film studios for a photo then continue to the city center for a panoramic view of the kasbah of Taourirt. After that you will head to Boumalne du Dades for a night.Dinner and overnight in the Hotel
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tizi n Tichka, Imlil Village, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Our first stop will be at a view point Tizi N Tichka (2260m high) the highest point of Atlas Mountains accessible by car, with panoramic views of the breathtaking landscape with Berber villages
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
At midday you’ll arrive to the famous fortified city of Ait BenHaddou – the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. Travel back in time with our local official guide taking you around the kasbah. The Ksar of Aït-Ben-Haddou is a striking example of southern Moroccan architecture. Listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has also been the backdrop for many Hollywood productions. Films and TV series that have used the services of the studio include The Mummy, Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, Babel, Game of Thrones, Vikings and many more.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Boumalne Dades, Morocco
Our journey then continues through the picturesque canyons of Boumalne Dades, passing the Valley of Roses and stopping at our local accommodation located in Gorges Dades Valley. Traditional dinner will be followed by the beating of Berber drums.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: First night in hotel Dades private ensuite room
Day 2: Boumalne Dadès – Tinghir – Todgha Gorge – Arfoud – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi
Stop At: Todgha Gorge, R 703 near the town of Tinerhir, Tinerhir 45520 Morocco
After early breakfast in Dades Gorges surroundings we head on to Todgha canyons through the multi-coloured walls of the gorges. The Todra Gorge is one of the most impressive canyons in the world. These rocks formations range up to 500 meters and stretches 160 km (100 mi) from Ouarzazate to the east of Tineghir. The winding roads offers stunning views to the gorge and historic kasbahs. We will continue our journey after locally made lunch in the beautiful huge rocky cliffs. Along the way we will pass old Berber villages and stop at the major viewpoints to inhale the majestic landscapes. Additionally you have the possibility explore the beautiful oasis in Tinghir. Our journey then continues through the red-colored walls of ancient valleys, also known as a Road of a thousand Kasbahs.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
The next day, we drive through the Dades Valley and Todra Gorges, allowing us to explore the sights of this region. Lunch can be taken at any Restaurant on our way. Arrival to Merzouga is the final destination of today, where we meet our camels to take us to the Dunes of Erg Chebbi , where we will spend the night at a Berber desert Camp.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Berber Desert camp, private tent
Day 3: Erg Chebbi (Merzouga) – Marrakech
Stop At: Erg Chebbi, Erg Chebbi, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Erg Chebbi
Today, get ready for an early Erg Chebbi sunrise camel ride before you meet your guide. Drive back to Marrakech through the Volcanic landscapes of the Anti Atlas Mountains to the village of Nkob. Once in Ouarzazate, feel free to ask your driver to stop at the film Studios if you wish. You can have lunch at leisure in the city center. Early in the afternoon, continue your drive crossing the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi Ntichka pass. Your Private 3 days desert trip from merzouga to Marrakech will end at Marrakech City mid afternoon. 8h Drive
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
Ouarzazate, feel free to ask your driver to stop at the film Studios if you wish. You can have lunch at leisure in the city center.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Jemaa el-Fnaa, 38 Jemaa el-Fna, Rue El Ksour, Marrakech Morocco
Arriving to Marrakech around 7pm, and finish by dropping you at your hotel
Duration: 15 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
