Marrakech To Merzouga Desert Tour 5 days / 4 nights

Marrakech To Merzouga Desert Tour 5 days / 4 nights Overview:

The journey commences with a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains, taking in the breathtaking views of Tizi-n-Tichka pass and exploring the UNESCO-listed Ait BenHaddou, a renowned Berber village featured in numerous films. The adventure continues to Ouarzazate, where the Kasbah Taourirt and cinema studio await exploration. Traverse the lunar landscapes of the Anti-Atlas Mountains on Day 2, passing through Agdez, Draa Valley, and Rissani, before reaching the mesmerizing Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga. Day 3 offers relaxation in the Sahara, with a 4×4 excursion, encounters with Gnaoua musical groups, and the option to order the traditional Touareg pie. The journey then leads to Erfoud, Todra Gorge, and Dades Gorge on Day 4, unveiling ancient irrigation systems, historical valleys, and stunning rock formations. The final day takes you through the picturesque Dades and Rose valleys, visiting Telouet Kasbah before crossing the High Atlas Mountains back to Marrakech. This comprehensive tour promises a blend of cultural exploration, natural wonders, and the enchanting beauty of the Moroccan desert.

Day 1 : Marrakech – Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate

 

Tour Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour 5 days. We will pick up you at 08 am at your hotel/riad then we travel to the south of High Atlas Mountains via Tizi-n-Tichka (2260m). A spectacular road of red mountains and berber villages. We will visit Ait BenHaddou (listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO 1987), the most famous authentic berber village of making movies in Morocco such as Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiators, Prince of Persia etc. We drive to to Ouarzazate, there is Kasbat Taourirt to visit and the studio of cinema. Overnight in Ouarzazate Hotel or Riad.

Day 2 : Ouarzazate – Agdez – Draa Valley – Rissani – Erg Chebbi Merzouga Desert 

 

After picking you up, we drive 60 km to Agdez oasis. We cross the lunar landscapes of the Anti-Atlas Mountains before we reach Draa Valley admiring the palm groves and the old tribal Ksours. An important production of dates each year approximately 20000 tons of dates with production of henna plants. In Tansikht we drive through spectacular landscapes of rocks and oasis Tazarine and Alnif to reach Rissani after you will ride camel and overnight in berber camp at Erg Chebbi Merzouga.

 

Day 3 : Merzouga  – Khamlia – Rissani – Erg Chebbi Desert Dunes 

 

We will enjoy a relaxing day in the Sahara with a possibility to go around the dunes on the by car 4X4, there is a gnaoua musical group to see, celebrating African rhythms in the desert. Possibility to order the Touareg pie called “Madfona” cooked in the sand. We visit the mausoleum of Ali Chref the founder of the current dynasty in the oasis of Rissani and overnight in your hotel at Erg Chebbi Merzouga Desert.

 

Day 4 : Erg Chebbi – Erfoud – Todra Gorge – Dades Gorge

 

After your breakfast we leave the Sahara and head towards the old system of irrigation that is still used in the oasis of Eljerf. A break on the way in Tinjidad. We will have lunch in Valley of Toudra. It is considered as one of the oldest valley in Morocco for caravan trading and where the first Moroccan money was made out of silver. A beautiful valley of 15 km of date palms ends up with a spectacular Gorges, mainly used for rock climbing and picnics. We embark on Dades Valley which has an astonishing rock formation made by million years of erosion. Visiting the gorges and overnight at hotel Dades Gorge.

Day 5 : Dades Gorge –Rose Valley –Ouarzazate-Ait Ben Haddou -Telouet – Marrakech

 

Our last day in the tour will be a nice drive in both Dades and Rose valley, heading to Telouet where a Kasbah built by lord of the Atlas is still Standing which was used a meeting point of caravans.
Time to visit Telouet Kasbah with it beautiful architecture. We cross again the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech.

  • Pick-Up & Drop-Off At Your Hotel Or Airport
  • Transport In A Private 4×4 Car Or Minibus With A/C
  • Fuel And Anythings Linked To The Car And Driver
  • 4 Nights In The Camp & Hotel
  • Camel Rides To Reach The Desert Camp In Merzouga Sahara Desert
  • Dinners And Breakfasts.
  • Multilingual Driver/Guide
  • Personal Purchases
  • Drinks
  • Lunch
  • Tips
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