3 days from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert

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The trip from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert is a scenic journey that typically involves exploring the High Atlas Mountains, visiting ancient Berber villages, and crossing the dramatic landscapes of the Sahara. Travelers can expect to experience a mix of cultural and natural highlights.

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Overview

This 3-day journey from Marrakech to the Merzouga Desert offers a thrilling exploration of Morocco’s diverse landscapes, historical sites, and rich culture. Begin by visiting the iconic Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and exploring the Dades Gorges. On the second day, travel through the stunning Todra Gorges and reach the mesmerizing Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga. Enjoy a camel trek, witness a breathtaking sunset, and spend the night in a Berber tent under the stars. On the final day, after a beautiful sunrise, travel back to Marrakech, passing through the Draa Valley, with stops in Rissani and Ouarzazate.

Highlights

  • Explore the UNESCO-listed Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Amredhyle Kasbah
  • Scenic drives through the Dades Valley, Todra Gorges, and Draa Valley
  • Experience a camel trek and overnight stay in Berber tents in the Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Visit a marble and fossil workshop in Erfoud
  • Enjoy the sunrise over the Merzouga Desert
  • Pass through the Anti-Atlas Mountains and visit Rissani, the first imperial city of Morocco

Itinerary

Day 1 :
Marrakech – Tizi-n-Tichka - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Skoura – kelaa Mgouna – Boumalne - Dades Gorges.

Early morning departure for the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah through the Tizi-n-Tichka col (2260m) and the High Atlas Mountains. Arrival in Ait ben Haddou, visit of the Kasbah and lunch on thespot. In the afternoon, way towards Ouarzazate to join Skoura and visit Amredhyle kasbah. Then, going towards the Dades Gorges through Kelaa Mgouna, Boumalne and the Dades Valley. Dinner and night in the hotel

Day 2 :
Dades Gorges– Boumlane – Tinghir – Toudra Gorges - Tinjdad - Touroug - Erfoud - Merzouga

After breakfast, return via the Dades Valley until Boumalne in order to continue in direction of Tinghir and the Toudra Gorges, walk in the Gorges and afterwards departure to join Erfoud by Tinjdad Palm grove (lunch on the spot) and the one of Touroug. Break in Erfoud to visit the marble and fossil production workshop and then going by track towards the amazing dunes of Erg Chebbi. Change vehicle for dromedaries to contemplate the sunset and spend the night in the middle of the dunes. Dinner and night in bivouac under berber tents.

Day 3 :
Merzouga - Rissani - Alnif - Draa Valley - Agdez – Ouarzazate - High Atlas - Marrakech

Early morning wake up to admire the sunrise and ride camels back to the hotel to have shower and breakfast, from here we will start our journey towards Marrakech via the town of Rissani (the first imperial city in Morocco) which is known of it’s typical market, then we will pass by some local Berber villages as Tazarine and N’kob to reach the draa valley which is the longest river in morocco full of palm plantations.In agdez we will have a break for coffee,after that we will continue our way to ouarzazate through the Anti-Atlas Mountains,lunch in Ouarzazate , Afternoon we go back to Marrakech via the high Atlas mountains.Arrival to Marrakech and end of our services.

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Included

  • Hotel/Riad pick-up and drop-off
  • Visit to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
  • Visit to Amredhyle Kasbah and Skoura
  • Dinner and overnight stays in Dades Valley and Merzouga desert camp
  • Camel trek to Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Walk in the Todra Gorges
  • Visit to Erfoud's marble and fossil workshop
  • Breakfast and dinner throughout the trip
  • Return transportation to Marrakech via the Draa Valley and Ouarzazate

Excluded

  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, extra snacks, or drinks)
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Entrance fees to additional optional sites or activities not listed
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunches on all days

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3 days from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert

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