Rich in scenery, you will never be bored as you will be busy admiring one scene after another. on this 3 days adventurous desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. you will enjoy the scenic road, beautiful landscapes with different colors, and the Berber villages along the way. you will enjoy the UNESCO site Kasbah of Ait ben Haddou and Taourirt kasbah in Ouarzazate. then continue through the oasis, palm groves, and the gorges, we will cross the valleys and dry rives to reach Merzouga to enjoy a camel trek for a beautiful sunset over the sand dunes experience and overnight in a desert camp under the stars while enjoying a traditional Moroccan dinner.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ 1 hour guided to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah with local guide.
✔ camel ride / 4x4 in Merzouga Desert.
✔ Dinner
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Breakfast
✔ Surcharges on fuel
✔ mineral bottled water
✖ Lunch
✖ Gratuities (Optional)
✖ soda/pop
Pickup Locations
1. Stars Hotel
2. Riad Luciano Hotel & Spa
3. Riad El Laadel
4. Riad Majia
5. Riad Hart Essoura
6. Hotel Riad Youssef
7. Happy Holiday Marrakech
8. Hotel Massimo Kech
9. Hotel Hicham
10. Ibis Hotel Essaouira
11. La Maison des Oliviers
12. Riad Jnane Salmaa
13. Riad Hissan
14. Riad Aladdin
15. Riad Palais Azukar
16. Riad Paula
17. Riad Aventurine
18. In Club Palmeraie Resorts
19. Apple Villa Isolee 51
20. La Villa Nomade
Additional Info: pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation anywhere in Marrakech.
Itinerary
Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah - Ouarzazate - Dades Gorges.
1
Tizi n Tichka
Departure from Marrakech around 07H30. we pass over the High Atlas Mountains via col Tizin Tichka(2260 m) of altitude. During the journey we will enjoy many beautiful scenes of the Berber villages, elevated views of the mountains. before to arrive to the fortified Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, there's another beautiful kasbah of Telouet.
Duration: 15 minutes
2
Kasbah du Pacha el Glaoui
there's a beautiful hidden kasbah in the middle of the atlas mountains at elevation of (1800 m) Telouet Kasbah is a Kasbah along the former route of the caravans from the Sahara over the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. The kasbah was the seat of the El Glaoui family's power, thus sometimes also called the Palace of Glaoui. Its construction started in 1860 and it was further expanded in later years.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
before to arrive to Ouarzazate of 30 Km there is the fortified Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, built in the 11th century. Once upon a time this Kasbah was the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. It is situated on a hill along the Ounila River and has some beautiful examples of Kasbahs, which unfortunately sustain damage during each rainstorm and windstorms. Most of the town’s inhabitants now live in a more modern village at the other side of the river; however, around five families are still living within this Kasbah. Ait Benhaddou Kasbah has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 and several films have been shot there, including Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Time Bandits (1981), The Jewel of the Nile (1985), Kundun (1997), Gladiator (2000) and Alexander (2004)
Duration: 3.8 days
4
Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Africa, Noiselessly town, the door of the desert), is a city situated in the middle of a bare plateau, south of the High Atlas Mountains. It is mainly inhabited by Berbers, who constructed many of the prominent Kasbahs and building for which the area is known. One of those building is Taourirt Kasbah diverted in 17th century. Why this town is nicknamed as Hollywood of Africa? Simply because it has been noted as a film-making location, with Morocco’s biggest studios inviting many international film companies to shoot their movies like: Lawrence of Arabia (1962), The Living Daylights (1987), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), The Mummy (1999), Gladiator (2000), Kingdom of Heaven (2005), Martin Scorsese’s Kundun (1997) and Babel (2005).
Duration: 2 hours
5
Dades Gorges
We go to Dades gorges through 1000 Kasbahs, since there are enormous Kasbahs on both sides of the road. Some of those old fortified houses are restored but unfortunately a lot of them are ruins. A visit to one of those Kasbahs is Amridil Kasbah. We pass kelaa M’gouna valley of roses appearing with the green colors of its Alfalfa plants, olive trees, fig trees and grapes. This valley gives birth to a rose from which locals produces different cosmetic products like soap, perfumes and skin creams. Locals here celebrate this rose by organizing a national festival each end of April. Then we pass through Dades valley which rises in the High Atlas Mountains.
Duration: 12 hours
Dades Gorges - Todra Valley - Todra Gorges - Merzouga Desert.
1
Gargantas del Todra
We pass through Boumalen city situated on the edge of Dades valley which rises in the High Atlas Mountains, giving life to a huge Berber community by its rich agriculture. to the great canyons of Morocco Todgha Gorges are situated beyond the central high Atlas Mountains. Here, the contrasting landscapes remind visitors of the Colorado, with its high plateau, its gorges and great canyons, and its peaks sometimes splintered by erosion. Several peaks in this area exceed 4000 m, with Jbel Saghro 2500 m and Jbel Mgoun at 4068 m being the highest peak in this part of the High Atlas. The area is populated by Berbers. Here you can enjoy a hike among those fabulous canyons.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
La Pierre D'Erfoud
heading to Erfoud which is famous for its pottery and the interesting fossil quarries. Fossils are a major industry in Erfoud, some 350 million years ago the region around Erfoud was a part of the huge ocean.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Merzouga Desert
Heading up to the red colored sand sea dunes of Erg Chebbi From a vast plateau you will get impressed by the huge sand dune of Merzouga appearing from the horizon. in the evening we go on a camel ride about one hours and half to meet one of the most fascinating sight we will ever seen, the superb sunset in the middle of the high sand dunes of Merzouga. Overnight in Berber tented desert camp and enjoy a wonderful stars view.
Duration: 12 hours
Merzouga - Rissani - Alnif - Agdez - Marrakech.
1
Merzouga
If you wake up early enough, you can see the magic sunrise, when the color of the dunes and the play of shadow are awesome. Then take camel or 4x4 again for going back then meet your driver and go to enjoy the gnaoua music in Khamlia village.
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
Musica De Gnawa, Khamlia
Khamlia is a village of nomadic Tuareg black people .We shall stop by a nomadic family to have tea and see what a nomadic life looks like. Let’s discover the nomadic life of Touareg people by visiting Alkhamliya, a village where nothing has been changed through centuries.
Duration: 20 minutes
3
Moulay Ali Cherif Mausoleum
Visiting Rissani and the Mausoleum of the founder of the Alaouite Dynasty of Morocco, Moulay Ali Chrif in the 17th century. This silent town was the ancient capital of Tafilalet and its location as a crossroads between north and south brought the city to an important status of a former major caravan center. Up to now Rissani remains a major commercial center in the region, with a large souk, particularly lively today on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sunday. It was noted for its leather and goat skin trading in ancient ages.
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Alnif
after three hours of driving from Risani to Alnif village we stop for a break toilet etc.
Duration: 15 minutes
5
Nkob
lunch will be scheduled in this town in nice panoramic restaurant with the valley of Saghro.
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Agdz
just a short break or keep going.
Duration: 15 minutes
7
a quick break for toilet ect;
Duration: 15 minutes
8
Marrakech
finally arrival to Marrakech around 07H30 pm and drop-off at your accommodation where your trip is up to end.
Duration: 10 minutes
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
