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Overview
Experience an authentic desert adventure featuring camel rides, Berber villages, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites on this 3-day journey from Marrakech to Merzouga. Escape the hustle and bustle of Morocco to explore its vast deserts, unique local culture, and captivating historical sites. Embark on a camel trek and spend a night under the stars in the Merzouga desert. Immerse yourself in Berber village life and uncover ancient history at destinations such as Ouarzazate and Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. The tour includes guides, meals, accommodation, activities, and round-trip hotel transfers.
Highlights
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains & Tizi Ntichka pass.
- Visit the UNESCO world heritage Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
- Drive along Draa Valley
- Ride your camel over Merzouga desert and watch the sunset
- Overnight in a Berber desert camp in Merzouga desert
Included
- Air-conditioned minivan or 4WD Fuel included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Professional driver/Driver (Multilingual)
- Bottled water
- You can stop everywhere to take photos
- 1 Night in a Hotel (Dinner & Breakfast)
- Camel ride in the dunes
- Sand boarding in the dunes (Optional)
- Overnight camping in Erg Chebbi Merzouga Desert (Dinner & Breakfast)
excluded
- Soft drinks
- Lunches
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities.
- Personal expenses on the itinerary
Itinerary
On your first day, you will meet your driver at your hotel or riad at 8:00 AM to begin the 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. You will travel through the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka, the highest road pass in Morocco at 2,260 meters, offering stunning views of valleys, mountains, and nearby Berber villages.
En route to Ouarzazate, you will visit the UNESCO-protected site of Ait Ben Haddou, an impressive kasbah and well-preserved fortress. This location has been featured in many Hollywood movies, including Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, and Game of Thrones.
Continuing your journey, you will head towards Dades Valley, passing through Mgouna and Skoura, with their charming Berber villages. You will spend the night in Dades Gorge, enjoying the beautiful views and a delicious dinner.
On your second day, after breakfast and a shower, you will depart from Dades Valley and head towards Todra Gorges. Known as one of the most beautiful and impressive canyons in Morocco, Todra Gorges are so narrow they are likened to a human throat. You will have time to walk through the canyon, enjoying the sights and sounds of the river flowing through.
From Todra Gorges, you will continue towards Merzouga, passing through breathtaking landscapes and numerous palm tree oases. You’ll pass through the small town of Erfoud, where you will sense the beginning of the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet, before continuing to Merzouga. Depending on your arrival time, you will either have some time to relax before the camel trek or start the trek right away to spend the night in a Berber camp in the desert.
The camel trek typically begins around 5:00-6:00 PM in the summer and around 3:00-4:00 PM in the winter, lasting about an hour. Upon arrival at the camp, you will marvel at the Sahara dunes and sunset. You will be welcomed with traditional Moroccan tea, followed by dinner in the main tent (restaurant). After dinner, enjoy desert music played by locals and a campfire. Don’t forget to look up and enjoy the stunning view of countless stars. Please note that the campfire is only available during the cold months and when there is no wind.
the last day, we will wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast and a shower, then we will begin our journey going back to marrakech