Highlights of 8-Day Trip Marrakech to Merzouga

• Spectacular views of the Atlas Mountains landscapes

• Explore 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)

• Explore Marrakech with a local guide

• Visit namad family in the edge of Erg Chebbi dunes

• Visit of Fes with local guide

• Discover the old Roman city of Volubilis

1️⃣Day 1: Marrakech » Ait Ben Hadou » Ouarzazate » Boumalne Dades [325 km]

Depart from your accommodation or airport on an 8-Day trip Marrakech to Merzouga in the morning and travel to Dades Valley. We will pass the High Atlas Mountains while twisting along the famous Tizi N-Tichka pass with 2260 m high.

On the way, we will visit Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, the UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. It has been used in many movies like Laurence of Arabia, Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, and more.

Savor marvelous scenic views with different colors and small Berber villages. We will stop in different viewpoints to see and catch some photos. Then continue toward Ouarzazate town recognized as “the gate of the Sahara desert”.

Visit the Kasbah Taourirt and Films studios, then continue toward Dades Gorges crossing the lovely road of one thousand Kasbahs, arrival to Boumalne Dades have dinner and overnight in a traditional Riad or hotel.

2️⃣Day 2: Dades Valley » Todgha Gorges » Merzouga Sahara Desert [269 km]

After a traditional Moroccan breakfast, we will leave Dades head to Todra Gorges. Before taking the road of 1000 kasbahs, towards the town of Tinghir and the Todra Gorge, Enjoy a walk within the narrow canyon of the Dades gorges and take pictures along the valleys of about 300m high, a preferred place to mountainers.

Afterward, the trip continues on to Merzouga Sahara Desert, you will have time for lunch in a local restaurant on the way before reaching the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga late in the afternoon.

Take a camel trekking for about 1h 30min to get to the heart of the desert and also be able to admire the beautiful sunset from the top of the highest sand dunes.

Have a delicious dinner at the rate of Berber drums music and dancing, and spend an overnight in a Standard or Luxury Desert Camp under a clear sky studded with brilliant stars.

3️⃣Day 3: Merzouga Sahara Desert Discovery Trip [40km]

In at early morning, your camel guide will wake you up to watch and enjoy the best sunrise in your lifetime. After breakfast, you will camel trek back to your Riad or Hotel in Merzouga where your driver/ guide waiting to start our off-road adventure tour around sand dunes.

Take advantage to discover the region of Merzouga. Explore Berber villages begin with a visit to Khamlia village known as the black people. Warm hospitably welcomed with a cup of tea while enjoying their spiritual Gnawa music.

Enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of sand dunes, and experience nomad’s lifestyles as they are living under tents and taking care of herds of goats and camels.

Visit some deserted mines and an oasis of palm trees. Head back to Merzouga. You have free time to experience Merzouga streets.

4️⃣Day 4: Merzouga Dunes » Rissani » Erfoud » Ziz Valley » Errachidia » Midelt [263 km]

Today we will leave the Sahara Desert after a great off-road adventure and memorable nomad experiences.

After breakfast, We will travel to Midelt via the towns of Rissani and Erfoud where you will have the opportunity to walk within the authentic Souk, and shopping like locals. We continue towards Midelt, we stop on the road to enjoy the panoramic views of palm trees over the Ziz valley.

After Errachidia our way will be along the Rich Ziz Gorges carved through volcanic rock. And through the Tizi N Talghamt pass to reach Midelt. Arrive in Midelt overnight in our Hotel with Dinner, bed, and breakfast.

5️⃣Day 5: Midlet » Atlas Mountains » Azrou (Cedar Forest) » Fes Imperial City [204 km]

Continuing our 8-day trip Marrakech to Merzouga, today after breakfast in your hotel, we will travel from Midlet to Fes via small old mud Berber villages in the Middle Atlas Mountains.

We stop to see and take some photos with the Barbarian apes (monkeys) in the famous Cedar forest before the small town of Azrou. Then continue to Ifrane (the Switzerland of Morocco) before arriving in Fes. Drop off in Fes at your Hotel / Riad.

6️⃣Day 6: Full day Fes Imperial City Sightseeing Tour

Exploring Fez city’s oldest marvelous monuments is a must and an exciting opportunity that shouldn’t be missed while you are visiting Morocco. Enjoy a half-day medina walking guided tour with a local guide, with free time in the afternoon to explore more places in the city. The Fes medina is the world’s largest living ancient medina and a UNESCO site since 1981.

Also, you will explore the ancient historical monuments in the Old Medina (Fes-el-Bali) like Nejjarin Museum, Al Quaraouin which is the oldest University in Morocco, Jewish Quarter, and view Fes’ famous leather tannery from above, and more. Overnight in the hotel or Riad.

7️⃣Day 7: Fez » Volubilis » Meknes » Rabat [205 km]

After breakfast, depart from Fes to Rabat via Meknes. On the way, we will stop to visit the archaeological site of Volubilis, getting ideas of Moroccan life during the Roman Empire. This old Roman city becomes UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

In Meknes, we will visit the Bab El Mansour the famous gate in Africa, the Lahdim square plus its spices Souk (market), and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, in the past, it was the only mosque in Morocco that allows non-Muslims to visit.

Then continue our journey towards the capital politics of Morocco, Rabat, also it is a coastal city, we will see the crenelated red ocher walls, visit the Kasbah of the Udayas, the famous Hassan 2 tower, and the Mohamed 5 mausoleum. Night in a hotel/ Riad in the Medina.

8️⃣Day 8: Rabat » Casablanca » Back to Marrakech Imperial City [323 km]

The last day of our 8-day trip Marrakech to Merzouga. Depart from Rabat in the morning for Marrakech via Casablanca. After breakfast, we will start our tour with a visit to explore the wonderful sight of Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. The second-largest mosque in Africa and is the 7th largest in the world. Its minaret is the world’s second tallest minaret at 689 ft (210 meters). Before we travel back to Marrakech, your departure point.

After arriving in, the rest of the day will be at your leisure. To walk around the famous Djemaa El Fna square or to do what you had decided to do in Marrakech before your travel to Morocco.

After you finish we will drop you off at the hotel or Riad or at the airport depends on the time of your departure. Then our 8-day trip Marrakech to Merzouga and imperial cities end. We will have great joy in knowing that we were able to provide you with such unforgettable memories and experiences of a lifetime.

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Additional info about Morocco Desert trip in 8 Days

• 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.