3-day desert tour from Marrakech to the Merzouga dunes
Merzouga dunes
Duration
3 days
Tour Type
Embark on an unforgettable 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to the mesmerizing Merzouga dunes, complete with a camel trek experience. This journey includes visits to the iconic Kasbah Ben Haddou and the renowned film studios in Ouarzazate, exploration of the scenic Dades and Toudra Gorges, and an enchanting night in a desert camp beneath a Berber tent.
- Traverse the High Atlas Mountains, including the Tizi Ntichka pass.
- Explore the legendary UNESCO World Heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou.
- Climb up to the stunning Dades Canyons.
- Visit the picturesque Todra Gorges and the lush Tinghir oasis.
- Enjoy a camel ride in Erg Chebbi to witness the mesmerizing color-changing sunset.
- Spend a night at a Berber desert camp.
At 9 o'clock in the morning, we depart from your hotel to reach Ouarzazate, crossing the High Atlas through the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2260 m). Along the way, we pass through several charming Berber villages and the Skoura palm grove. We visit the Kasbah Amridile and continue our journey through the Valley of Dades, passing through the Valley of Roses. We arrive in Boumalne Dades in the evening, where you'll enjoy dinner and spend the night at a hotel.
After breakfast, we set out to explore the breathtaking Todgha Gorges and the surrounding palm groves. Continuing our desert adventure, we head to Erfoud, known as the "capital of fossils," via Tinejdad and other Berber villages. Our journey takes us to the impressive dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga. Here, we leave our vehicle (4x4) behind and embark on a camel ride to witness the sunset in the heart of the dunes. You'll spend the night in nomadic tents amidst the expansive dunes, savoring the silence beneath the stars. Dinner and overnight accommodations are provided at the bivouac.
Following an early breakfast, you'll enjoy a camel ride back to the main road, where you'll meet your driver and vehicle. We then drive back to Ouarzazate, with some leisure time for lunch. In the afternoon, we continue our journey to Marrakech through the stunning High Atlas Mountains.
- Transportation in a 4x4 vehicle with a driver/guide (including fuel).
- 1 Night in a desert bivouac and 1 night in a 3-star hotel (based on double rooms).
- Half-board accommodations.
- 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts.
- Camel ride experience.
- Lunch.
- Drinks.
- Tips.
- Personal expenses.
