Highlights of 4 Days Marrakech Desert Tour to Merzouga

• Spectacular views of the Atlas Mountains landscapes

• Stop at the UNESCO world heritage of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

• Spend a night in the middle of the stunning Dades gorges

• Panoramic aspects of Erg Chebbi dunes

• Watch Sunset over the sand dunes

• Experience Camel ride in Merzouga Sahara

• Do Sand Boarding activity

• Overnight Camping at Merzouga Desert Camp

• Hearty dinner and party around campfire (Berber Drums)

1️⃣Day 1: Marrakesh » Ait Ben Haddou » Ouarzazate » Dades Valley [315 Km]

We will pick you up from your hotel to start your 4 days Marrakech Desert Tour to Merzouga with an unforgettable drive from Marrakech to Dades Gorges across the High Atlas Mountains. Ascend through the (2,260-m) Tizi N’Tichka Pass and see beautiful villages suspended on the flanks of the mountains.

Then we proceed to Ouarzazate through the implacable stone desert, to visit the Kasbah of Taourirt and the well-known film studios. After having your lunch enjoy your drive through the Dades Valley along the famous one thousand Kasbahs Road, driving through the fascinating town of Skoura, and on to Kelaat Magouna, famous for its roses. After you arrive at Boumalne Dades, enjoy dinner and settle in for the night.

2️⃣Day 2: Dades » Todra Gorges » Merzouga (Night in Desert Camp) [255 km]

Departure in the morning for the ever-shifting scenery along the way to Merzouga dunes. Crossing the Tinghir Oasis, drive through palm groves towards the Todra Gorges. In this gorgeous place, limestone cliffs seem like a gap, formed through the magnificent mountains of the Todra Massif, before diving down to the flatbed of a river.

The peaks rise up to 320 m above Todra gorges, which meanders from its source in the High Atlas Mountains. At leisure, wander within the gorges and palm groves. After having a hearty lunch, continue to the Tinjdad and Erfoud with their palm groves.

The 4 days Marrakech desert tour to Merzouga will then continue to our lovely destination: Merzouga desert, where you will experience the camel ride through the fascinating and wavy dunes of Erg Chebbi. A rest to watch a lovely sunset over the vast and golden sand dunes shift like moving sculptures in the form of draperies.

Watch as the colors vary according to the intensity of the light, and see how they act like the living walls of the desert, the highest reaching a magnificent 150 m.

Spend a magical night under the stars in nomadic tents after a delicious dinner and a music party (Berber drums) with locals. Undoubtedly this will be the best night in your 4 days Marrakech desert tour to Merzouga, if not, in your entire holiday in Morocco.

3️⃣Day 3: Merzouga Desert » Alnif » Nkob » Agdz » Ouarzazate [367 Km]

Wake early to watch the impressive sunrise. Then head back to the departure place after freshening up and have breakfast in the camp. Continuing our 4 days Marrakech desert tour to Merzouga. Depart towards the Palm grove of Tafilalet and the town of Rissani, where the Alaouite Dynasty originated.

Explore the ancient capital of the Alaouite Sultans before continuing to the village of Alnif, where we will take the road that crosses the Jbel Saghro Anti-Atlas chain. Notice the greyish-black mountains of different and remarkable shapes as you continue to the main Berber village of Tazzarine and N’kob and then drive into the Draa Valley with its rows of stately palms.

In the late afternoon, drive to Ouarzazate via the Anti-Atlas Mountain, through Tizi N’Tniffift. You will spend the night at a Riad or Kasbah in Ouarzazate.

4️⃣Day 4: Ouarzazate » High Atlas Mountains » Marrakech [196 km]

Leaving Ouarzazate in the morning, we will visit a registered UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou, the most impressive Kasbah and well-preserved fortress in Morocco.

The site has been the location for many film shoots including “The Mummy,” “Gladiator,” “7 Days in Tibet,” “Alexander the Great,” and “Babel. … Leave Ait Ben Haddou and heading towards the majestic Atlas Mountains. Crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the highest road pass in Morocco Tizi N’Tichka 2260m high, offering impressive views over valleys, mountains, and many other Berber villages nearby. Arrive in the evening.

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Additional info about Marrakech to Merzouga Desert tour

1. At the accommodations, you will be staying in a private room at your preferred type

2. At the desert camp, you will be staying in a private tent at your fancied type

3. Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.

4. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

5. Comfortable shoes for walking and Sandboarding, sport sneakers for example. Long sleeves and long pants or skirts are appropriate for the camel trek.

6. Quad bike & Buggies in the dunes can be included as an extra.

7. Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

8. Your booking confirmation will be received at the time of booking.