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3 Days Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour

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Duration

3 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

18 people

Languages

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Overview

Overview:

Embark on a popular desert adventure from Marrakech to Merzouga, where you’ll explore scenic oases, majestic sand dunes, and ancient Kasbahs. Experience camel trekking through the Sahara Desert, culminating in a memorable overnight stay at a desert camp, where you can enjoy breathtaking sunsets and stargazing under the clear, unpolluted desert sky.

 

Itinerary:

Day 1: Marrakech – Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Boumalne Dades Valley

  • Departure from Marrakech: Pick up from your hotel at 7:15 AM for a scenic drive through the Atlas Mountains.
  • Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah: Explore the UNESCO-listed kasbah, a fascinating historical site used in films like Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia. Enjoy lunch at the kasbah after the tour.
  • Ouarzazate: Visit the city known as the “Gateway to the Desert” and stop for a café break. Famous for its film studios and desert landscapes.
  • Dades Valley: Continue to Dades Valley, where you’ll relax at a private guesthouse with an en-suite bathroom. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner.
  • Accommodation: Overnight stay at a hotel in Dades Valley.

Day 2: Boumalne Dades Valley – Tinghir – Todra Gorge – Merzouga

  • Breakfast in Dades Valley: Start the day with a hearty breakfast at the guesthouse.
  • Todra Gorge: Visit the stunning Todra Gorge, a breathtaking natural wonder with towering cliffs.
  • Travel to Merzouga: Continue your journey to the desert town of Merzouga.
  • Camel Ride to Desert Camp: Experience a camel trek across the famous Erg Chebbi dunes. Arrive at a traditional Berber desert camp for the night.
  • Overnight in Desert Camp: Enjoy a Moroccan evening dinner and breakfast in the camp.

Day 3: Merzouga – Ouarzazate – Atlas Mountains – Marrakech

  • Return Camel Ride to Merzouga: Travel back to Merzouga by camel in the morning.
  • Draa Valley & Rissani: Explore the Draa Valley, stopping in Rissani to admire the architecture and take photos.
  • Ouarzazate: Pause in Ouarzazate for lunch at a café before continuing your journey.
  • Atlas Mountains: Cross the scenic Atlas Mountains, taking in panoramic views on the way back to Marrakech.
  • Arrival in Marrakech: Expected arrival around 8:00 PM. End of the tour.

 

Included/Excluded:

Free Marrakech Airport arrival transfer to your hotel on the day that you arrive in Marrakech

Pick up from your hotel in Marrakech

Modern air conditioned Minibus ( Maximum 17 passengers)

Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou visit, Dades Gorge Valley, Todra Gorge

1 night in a hotel in Dades Valley

Local guide who meet you at Todra Gorge

Camel treks at sunset and on sunrise

1 night in a comfortable tent in desert camp

Breakfast and shower at Merzouga hotel

Breakfasts and evening meals

Transportation with driver from Merzouga to Marrakech

Personal purchases, drinks, lunch, tips (Ait Ben Haddou guide usually 3 eur)

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