PRIVATE MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA DESERT MOROCCO TOUR – 4 DAYS
Overview
PRIVATE MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA DESERT MOROCCO TOUR – 4 DAYS
Our private 4-day Morocco Sahara tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert dunes and Zagora is the perfect opportunity for travelers to explore the majestic Sahara Desert. You’ll follow the path of the ancient camel caravans as you travel through the beautiful Draa Valley, with its oases surrounded by fortified Kasbahs and thousands of date palm trees. Then, cross the massif of volcanic origin, the Anti-Atlas Mountains. Interestingly, its highest summit ranges at 3,304 meters. In addition, you’ll experience riding like a nomad as you become part of a camel trek in the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, the Valley of Roses, and you’ll travel the route of 1001 Kasbahs. And perhaps best of all, you’ll visit the simply magnificent Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddow!
HERE ARE SOME MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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Visit the winter ski resort of Ifran and the Berber village of Azrou
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Visit the UNESCO world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
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Visit Skoura oasis
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Drive along the road of 1001 Kasbahs and the Valley of the Roses
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Walk in Tinghir oasis and visit the Gorges
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Ride a camel in Erg Chebbi assisiting to a dramatic sunset and sunrise scene
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Spend the night in a Berber desert camp in the middle of nowhere
Included/Excluded
- Specialized bilingual guide
- Private Transport
- Entrance fees (Cable and car and Moon Valley)
- Box lunch water, banana apple and chocolate
- Departure Taxes
- Entry Fees
- 5 Star Accommodation
- Airport Transfers
Tour Plan
Day 1 Marrakech – Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Town
Your Marrakech desert tour begins in the morning towards the Merzouga desert. We will cross the High Atlas Mountains, passing through some Kasbahs, the Atlas Berber villages, as we continue driving on the Mountains. After a few hours of touring the Atlas Mountains, we will reach Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a famous World Heritage site. You will enjoy a well-served lunch near the Kasbah before we continue driving towards Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Africa). At Ouarzazate, the Taourirt Kasbah and Atlas studios were where several movies were shot, such as Game of Thrones and much more. We will then drive towards Skoura and Roses Valley. We will spend our night at the hotel.
Dinner and overnight
Day 2 Boumalne Dades – Todra Gorge – Erfoud – Merzouga
Our three days Moroccan Desert trip to Merzouga goes on after Breakfast. We will then drive through roads lined with ancient kasbahs and many attractive Berber villages at the Toudra Gorges. to Tineghir, a breathtaking valley full of date palms. Experience the high walls of grey and pink rock around the road as we trek along the 300m high canyons.
We will then head to the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga, Sahara Desert, and you’ll enjoy your lunch in Tinjdad. As soon as you arrive at the famous dunes of Erg Chebbi, we will let you enjoy a one-hour camel ride as you watch the sunset in style, heading to the oasis where a camp is located. Nothing is more interesting than spending your night at Merzouga Sahara dunes in the bivouac under traditional nomadic tents or outdoors under the shooting stars. You can also spend your night playing the drums with the experienced camel guide if you like.
Day 3 Merzouga – Rose Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
After enjoying the amazing sunrise among the sand dunes and having breakfast, you ride back your Camels to the Auberge.
You will travel back directly to Marrakech and have few stops on the way. Enjoying your lunch then continue to the red city of Marrakech over the mountains of high Atlas passing through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 meters in altitude). Arrival to Marrakech and Drop off in your accommodation in Marrakech.
Day 4: Ouarzazate - High Atlas Mountains - Marrakech
Bid farewell to Ouarzazate as we embark on our return journey. Traverse the High Atlas Mountains, reaching the zenith at Tizi n Tichka, 2260 meters above sea level. Be captivated by the awe-inspiring views of valleys, mountains, and Berber villages dotting the landscape. As the sun dips below the horizon, we arrive in Marrakech, bringing a conclusion to an enchanting odyssey filled with cultural riches and natural wonders.
This meticulously crafted itinerary promises an immersive experience, blending adventure, culture, and the allure of the Sahara, creating memories that will forever linger in the tapestry of your travel adventures.