Marrakech 3-Day Shared Tour to the Merzouga Desert

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Day 1: Marrakech – Aït Ben Haddou – Gorges of Dades⌄

   Departure time: 7:40 AM. Pick-up from the client's accommodation (riad or hotel). We cross the High Atlas Mountains: We will travel along the Tizi N'Tichka Pass (2260 m), enjoying breathtaking panoramic views of the mountainous landscapes and their traditional Berber villages.

   Stop in Aït Ben Haddou: We will visit Aït Ben Haddou’s famous Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its appearances in films such as Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Time to enjoy a meal in this city known as "the desert gate".

   Valley of Roses and Gorges of Dades: We will continue to the picturesque Rose Valley and reach the spectacular Dades Gorges, where erosion has formed unique landscapes of red rock.

   Meals: Dinner

   Overnight: night in a cozy hotel or riad overlooking the valley.

2. 2Boumalen Dades – Gorges of Todra – Merzouga (Erg Chebbi Desert)⌄

   Breakfast: Enjoy a traditional breakfast at the hotel. Exploration of the Todra Gorges: We will stop at the stunning Todra Gorges, a natural canyon with rock walls that reach 300 meters high, ideal for walking and taking memorable photos

   Route to Merzouga: We will pass through Berber villages and the extensive palm grove of Tafilalet before reaching the Erg Chebbi Desert in Merzouga. Ride in dromedary: In the evening, we will take a dromedary ride to a luxurious camp located among the desert dunes. Enjoy the magical sunset over the golden dunes. Dinner and night in the camp: Relax under the starry sky in a fully equipped private tent with bath and shower. Take part in an evening with traditional Berber music around the bonfire.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

   Overnight: night at the Luxury Camp in the desert

3. 3Merzouga – Ouarzazate – Marrakech⌄

   Sunrise in the desert: Get up early to witness the spectacle of the sun emerging among the dunes. Breakfast: After sunrise, we will return to the village of Merzouga by dromedary or 4x4.

   Return trip: We will cross villages, famous for its lush palm grove and its kasbahs. We will have time for lunch in Ouarzazate before continuing the trip.

   Return to Marrakech: We will arrive in Marrakech around 19:00, finishing the tour as much as possible about your accommodation

   Meals: Breakfast