Overview of the 3 Days Tour From Marrakech to Merzouga
The 3 days tour From Marrakech to Merzouga and the Dades Gorges will include an exploration of much of Morocco in just three days. Starting in Marrakech, the tour goes through the High Atlas mountains through Tizi n’Tichka pass, visiting UNESCO site – the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, and Ouarzazt Kasbah and Atlas Film studios in Ouarzazate. It advances through the Skoura palms and Valley of the Roses to arrive at Dades Gorge for the night.
On the second day, heading towards Merzouga passing through Erfoud;there is an important historical site of Moulay Ali Cherif Mausoleum in Rissani. At Merzouga, undertake an open aired camel trek into Erg Chebbi’s sands then spend a night in a nomad hut or in a marabout in the middle of the encompassing desert.
The last destination for the day is the Marraketch though it is preceded by the Draa valley that shows magnificent wasteland of the desert with oases to give the best of the Moroccan geological and ethnological endowment.
We have carefully planned out each day to give you the best possible experience. From exploring historic landmarks to tasting delicious local cuisine, each day is packed with adventure and excitement. Join us as we take you on a journey through some of the most fascinating destinations in the world.
Highlights of the 3 Days Tour From Marrakech to Merzouga Desert:
- High Atlas Mountains: Cross Tizin Tichka pass at 2260m in order to have view and enjoy the drive through the highest mountain of Morocco.
- Ait Ben Haddou: extended visit of the old Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO world heritage, the most famous troglodyte village in Morocco.
- Ouarzazate: Stop by the Taourirt Kasbah and Atlas Studios, also called Moroccan Hollywood due to shooting of many clips and films there, against the backdrop of the desert.
- Dades Canyon : red cliffs, zigzagging roads and panoramic views play a spell on every adventurous traveler.
- Todra Gorges: Majestic cliffs, winding river, and scenic trails await adventurous travelers
- Merzouga Desert: Feel the spirit of moving deep into the true sand sea of the Erg Chebbi dunes where one can take a camel ride and sleep in a nomadic tent or a marabout.
- Cultural Immersion: Go to individual cooperatives therefore, such as cooperatives of women who produce Argan oil to witness how traditional Moroccan crafts and productions are done.
- Scenic Landscapes: Take a road trip part the Draa Valley lined with palm trees, and kasbahs to discover the green and blue conductivity of fertile land in the vast desert.
- Historic Kasbahs: Visit many Kasbahs in “Route of the Thousand Kasbahs”, the structure and the culture of each of the Kasbahs varies.
Included / Excluded of the 3 Day Tour From Marrakech to Merzouga:
To help you plan your 3 day tour From Marrakech to Merzouga , we have put together a list of what’s included and what’s not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
Included
- Transfer back and forth from your hotel / riad with a professional multilanguage speaking driver.
- Breakfast, dinner, dromedary ride (return to camp), hotel accommodation (Dades Gorges) and Touareg tent at the dunes of Merzouga.
- Possibility of visiting a real women’s cooperative of Argan oil for free.
- Gasoil Minibus or comfortable 4×4 has air conditioning.
Excluded
- Lunch, Drinks and personal expenses.
- Entrance fees to the studio and the Kasbah.
Program of of the 3 Day Tour From Marrakech to Merzouga
Itinerary
DAY 1: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Dades Gorges
Your 3 Days Tour in Morocco Marrakech to Merzouga will start by a drive through the splendid High Altas Mountains. As we pass through the much-winding Tizi nTichka Pass, we are treated to spectacular sceneries of valleys, villages, and mountains. Itinerary will first take us to the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage and one of the most recognizable landmarks of Morocco. Having discussed its history and movie career, we draw up the thread to Ouarzazate, whose film studios have earned the area the title “the Hollywood of Africa”.
The Morocco desert trip continues past Skoura palm trees and the rose fragrant Valley of Roses at Kelaat M’Gouna. And last we come to formidable Dades Gorges, with the red cliffs, serpentine roads, and panoramas. This is where we have dinner, and spend the night amid beauty of nature.
DAY 2: Dades Canyon-Todra Gorge - Erfoud- Dunes of Merzouga
The second day of our 3 Day Tour From Marrakech to Merzouga takes us on the mythicking Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. We approach old castles and oases of vegetation and we come to the desert town of Erfoud, which is known because of fossils and markets. This is here the scenery alters towards the approach of the Sahara.
Soon Merzouga rises in the golden dunes on the horizon. We enter dunes by riding on camels to see a magical sunset when we get there. The night is spent during a desert camp, where we experience traditional Moroccan cuisine, traditional live music, and the splendid sky of the Sahara.
DAY 3: Merzouga-Rissani-Alnif-N'qob-Tazarine-Agdez-Ouarzazate-Marrakech
On the final day of the 3 Day Tour From Marrakech to Merzouga, we rise early to witness the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, we ride back and start our return journey. Our first stop is Rissani, once a major caravan center and still home to lively souks. We then pass through Alnif, N’qob, and Tazarine, small villages surrounded by palm groves and desert landscapes.
The route takes us through the spectacular Draa Valley, famous for its endless palm trees and kasbahs. We pause in Agdez, then continue across the Anti-Atlas mountains to Ouarzazate. Finally, we cross the High Atlas again and return to Marrakech, where our desert adventure ends.
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