4 Days from Marrakech to Merzouga 2 Nights in the Desert

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4 Days from Marrakech to Merzouga 2 Nights in the Desert

By Asfani Travel

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The 4 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga dunes & Valleys will make you explore the majestic Morocco Sahara desert in 4 days to follow the paths of the old caravan roads while driving past Saghrou Valley with its oases dotted with dates palm trees and fortified Kasbahs, cross the volcanic massif of the Anti Atlas Mountains, ride your camel in Erg Chebbi, Sleep under the stars at your Morocco Sahara desert camp in Merzouga, cross the Valley of the roses and the road of 1001 Kasbahs. Finally, admire the splendid Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou , Ouarzazate , Tizi n’Tichka ….

Activity location

Tizi n Tichka
- Imlil Village,
- 45000, Ouarzazate, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

Café de France
- 72 Rue des Banques
- 40000, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco

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4 Days from Marrakech to Merzouga 2 Nights in the Desert

4d
English

Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time: 7:30am

Price details

￥70,129 x 1 Adult￥70,129

Paid at activity￥352

Total

Until Thu, Oct 16

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What's included, what's not

Berber music show with nomads
Sanboarding
Air-conditioned vehicle
Camel rides for both sunset & sunrise ( 1 Camel each)
take pictures with Berber clothes at the Berber family
3 nights standard accommodations
Lunch
Drinks
Tips
Local Guide in Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech - Atlas Mountains -Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Dades Valley

4 stops
Meals: snacks
Accommodation: Overnight in a Hotel/Riad in Dades valley or Tinghir

Tizi n Tichka

Your 4 days desert trip from Marrakech to Merzouga Sahara Desert will start early in the morning with a drive east of Marrakech past small suburban towns to the High Atlas Mountains. A few stops will be made to take photos, enjoy the scenery, stretch your legs and drink a cup of coffee. Drive uphill on curvy roads to the famous Tizi Ntichka pass before you reach Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou

Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou

1h 30m
Admission ticket not included

the first major stop today for sighseeing. The Berber fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou is a UNESCO listed landmark and is also known a set for major Hollywood epics, just to name a few movies that used the village for shooting: Kingdom of Heaven, Lawrence of Arabia, and Gladiator. Cross the river separating the Kasbah from the main road and explore the village at leisure. Should you wish to hire a local guide, they are available onsite.

Vallee Des Roses

After lunch at leisure at one of the local cafes, continue to to Dades valley driving past Ouarzazate, Skoura Oasis, Klaa Mgouna, the capital of the valley of the roses, and famous for its rose water artisanal distillation factories.

Boumalne Dades

Upon arrival at Boumalne Dades, Follow Dades River on a tiny road passing by different fortified Kasbahs located on the side of the road to Dades Valley . You will arrive to your hotel late in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at your Dades hotel.

Day 2: Dades Valley -Tinghir - Todra Gorge - Erfoud -Merzouga

3 stops
Meals: snacks, breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Gargantas del Todra

1h
Admission ticket included

After breakfast at your hotel in Dades Valley, our journey today will start today with a drive along the road of 1001 Kasbahs to the oasis of Tighir, where we will deviate to a minor road driving along the river to Todgha where you will stop for a walk in the oasis under the shade of palm trees and continue to Todgha Gorges.

Elkhorbat ksar

1m
Admission ticket not included

After some time at leisure to enjoy the immensity of the huge cliffs, and lunch at a local café ( At leisure ), we continue early in the afternoon to to Rissani, famous for its dates market, and being a starting point of the ancient trading caravans crossing the Sahara desert to Tomboctou. After a quick stop, we will continue to Merzouga driving through some rocky desert landscape.

Merzouga Desert

13h
Admission ticket included

When we reach Merzouga you will take some of your luggage in small bag (the necessary for the night in desert) and Meet our camel caravan, and ride your camels through the amazing color-changing sand dunes with the sunset in the horizon as a backdrop. We reach our Sahara desert camp before darkness. After some time to admire the sand dunes and the surrounding landscapes, get ready for a Moroccan dinner served under the stars next to the campfire. Late at night, you local nomad hosts will be entertaining you with their drums.

Day 3: Merzouga 4x4 Off-Road Desert Tour

4 stops
Meals: snacks, breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at good Riad in Merzouga in front of the dunes.

Erg Chebbi Dunes

1h
Admission ticket included

Explore the Sahara beyond the dunes on an adventurous 4x4 journey through the hidden treasures of Erg Chebbi and its surroundings. This experience reveals the cultural, natural, and geological gems of the desert. * Nomadic Encounters Visit Berber nomad families still living in traditional tents, and share a moment over a cup of mint tea while learning about their way of life.

Mifis Mine

1h
Admission ticket included

The Black Desert & Fossil Fields ⛏️ Cross the rocky Hamada, a stark volcanic landscape scattered with fossils and minerals. Explore abandoned mines and fossil-rich sites that tell the story of the Sahara millions of years ago.

Khamlia Gnawa Music

1h
Admission ticket included

Khamlia Village – Gnawa Music Meet locals of Sub-Saharan origin and enjoy a live performance of Gnawa spiritual music, a tradition passed down through generations.

Khamlia

Lunch Break Stop at a local auberge (guesthouse) at the dune’s edge. Sample a traditional Berber pizza (Madfouna) or tagine. Enjoy a rest in shaded seating overlooking the dunes.

Day 4: Merzouga - - Kelaat M'Gouna - Marrakech

2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

El Kelaa M'gouna

Following an early-morning stroll before breakfast to enjoy sunrise among the sand dunes (optional), ride your camel back to Merzouga and meet your driver for the start of your return journey to Marrakech. passt the holy town of Rissani — birthplace of Morocco’s ruling royal family and the age-old capital of the Tafilalt region. Stop for lunch in rose Valley (own expense), then head onward through the spectacular scenery of the High Atlas Mountains. Arrive back at your Marrakech accommodation in the mid-evening to conclude your tour.

Atlas Mountains View

20m
Admission ticket included

Stop for a while when needed for the toilet and take a break

Location

Activity location

Tizi n Tichka
- Imlil Village,
- 45000, Ouarzazate, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

Café de France
- 72 Rue des Banques
- 40000, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco

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