Merzouga Desert Tour
Day 1: Marrakech / Ait Benhaddou Kasbah / Skoura Oasis / Rose Valley / Boumalne Dades
Departure from the riad about 7:00 am to start your tour towards the Dades Valley, where we will spend the first night. We will cross Tizi-n-Tichka in the High Atlas Mountains, where we will stop to appreciate the mountain views and take some photos. In the afternoon, visit the village of Ait Ben Haddou, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It is the famous backdrop for many films, including "Lawrence of Arabia", "The Gladiator" and "Alexander". We will have lunch here before continuing our journey enjoying the natural beauty of the landscapes and historical monuments such as the Kasbah Taourirt in Ouarzazate and the Rose Valley, renowned for the Rose Festival. We will also pass through the small Berber villages of Skoura and El Kelaa des MGouna and Boumalne Dades. Dinner and overnight in a Riad in the Dades Valley.
Day 2: Dades Gorges / Tinghir / Todra Gorges / Tinjdad / Erfoud / Merzouga
After breakfast, we depart from the Dades Gorges to the Erg Chebbi desert in Merzouga. Berber villages are scattered along the way. Along the way we will make a stop and a short walk to visit the famous Todra Gorge in Tinghir. Continuing, we will pass by Tinjdad, Jorf and Erfoud where we will feel the beginning of the pre-Saharan oasis of Tafilalet. Arrival in Merzouga and meeting with your camels. The luggage will be taken by car to the camp. On the back of the camel we will venture through the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. This is a perfect opportunity to take beautiful photos of the great dunes as they glow with the setting sun. When we reach the camp, we will leave the camels and walk to the highest sand dunes to watch the sunset. We will spend the night in a tented camp. Dinner in the desert to the rhythm of traditional desert drums and songs. End of the evening dedicated to watching the magical starry sky of the desert!
Day 3: Merzouga / Rissani / N'Koub / Draa Valley / Agdez / Ouarzazate / Marrakech
An early start to the day so you can watch the sunrise before getting back on your camel and car. Departure for the village of Khamlia, known for its black African inhabitants where it is possible to attend a gracious show of Gnawa music. Departure for Rissani (first imperial city of Morocco). Continue on to the Draa valley to visit the Kasbah of Tamnougalt, in the heart of the valley .... Arrival in Ouarzazate to visit the Kasbah of Taourirt. Continuation and arrival in Marrakech in the late evening.
PRIVATE TOUR OPTION
THE PRICE INCLUDES
Private transfer, private driver, fuel, accommodation in the Riad, breakfasts, dinner in the Riad, camel ride, tent accommodation (comfort accommodation: private tent with private bathroom), dinner in the desert.
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Entrances to museums and places of tourist interest in general, drinks, tips, extra activities, tourist guide, lunches.
GROUP TOUR OPTION
THE PRICE INCLUDES
Group transfer by minivan, driver, fuel, hotel accommodation, breakfasts, dinner in the Riad, camel ride, tent accommodation (standard accommodation: private tent with private bathroom), dinner in the desert.
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Entrances to museums and places of tourist interest in general, drinks, tips, extra activities, tourist guide, lunches, visit to the village of Khamlia, Draa valley to visit the Kasbah of Tamnougalt.