The private three-day trip to the gorges of Todra and the great dunes of Merzouga is a trip that spans over three days, departing from Marrakech. Just passing Tichka pass and the high Atlas mountains, we arrive first at the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a famous fortified village, then Ouarzazate, famous for its movie studios. We will cross the great Valley of Roses to arrive in The evening at the gorges of Dades Canyon. The next day, we'll continue on the road towards Merzouga, visiting the Todra gorges known for their palm trees and their mountains crossed by a long river. Arriving at Merzouga desert where we'll be taken in charge by camel riders who will lead us on camels back to the campsite. After contemplating the sunset on the dunes of Merzouga, around a fire, songs and dances of the Twareg will accompany us while we enjoy a good dinner and the silence under the stars will lull us until sunrise. The last day will be back to Marrakech by Alnif, Tazarin, Agdez, and Ouarzazate.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Dinner
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Breakfast
✖ Gratuities
✖ Lunch
Pickup Locations
1. Stars Hotel
2. Club Les Almoravides Hotel
3. Riad Adore
4.
5. Riad SofYan & Spa
6. Majorelle Piscine
7. Riad Rime Garden Marrakech
8. Hotel Kawakib
9. Riad Wazani Square & Spa
10. Hotel Zagora
11. Riad Shajara
12. Riad Sultan Suleiman
13. Riad Shakho
14. Dar Essassi
15. Riad Dar Fanny
16. Jenna House
17. Riad Sun Week
18. Tfh
19. Riad Elraha
20. Riad Cologne & Spa
Additional Info: We can pick up all travelers directly from their accommodations.
Hotels / Riads located in Marrakech.
If you are staying inside the Medina (Old Town), your pickup will be at the closest point accessible to vehicles.
Itinerary
Marrakech-Atlas Mountains-Dadess canyon: we will cross the high Atlas, continuation the Road of the thousand Kasbahs.
1
Tizi n Tichka
Guided tour with explanation, Cross the high Atlas and reach the Tizi n’Tichka pass, 2260 meters high, Stop for pictures, and we continue to the most beautiful Kasbahs of the "Road of the thousand Kasbahs"
Duration: 15 minutes
2
Telouet
Telouet kasbah has a rich history that is intertwined with the French. It is located in a fertile valley surrounded by palm, fig, and olive trees. The Kasbah stands alone with its original Zellij tile decorated with the Jewish Star of David, preserved silks, and grand remnants of the El Pacha Glaoui family
Duration: 20 minutes
3
Ait Ben Haddou
We'll visit the ancient Kasbah of AIT BEN HADDOU, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site. You will get to explore the Kasbah with its unique architecture, adorned with grill-shaped windows and soft peach-colored walls. These traditional houses are made of adobe; a highly suitable material for the climatic conditions of the south.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Ouarzazate
to OUARZAZATE, as the Moroccan Hollywood because of the famous films which have been shot there, including the “Diamond of Nile”, “Lawrence of Arabia”, “kingdom of Heaven”, “the Mommy”, “Gladiator”, “7 days in Tibet”, “Alexander the GREAT”, “Babel”,” Game of Thrones”... You can visit the TAOURIRT Kasbah, classified by UNESCO as a world heritage listed site. We can stop the lunch.
Duration: 20 minutes
5
Skoura
Optional Stop for visiting Amredil Kasbah-Stop for pictures...
Duration: 15 minutes
6
Stop for pictures-Stop for toilets-Stop for coffee + optional visit to women's cooperative roses...
Duration: 15 minutes
7
Dades Gorges
Stops for Picture on the way to the hotel + Continuation to Dadess Canyon where we will dine and spend the night.
Duration: 60 minutes
Dadess and Toudgha Canyons - Merzouga camel ride and sunset between the dunes, we'll spend the night in a Nomad tents.
1
Departure in the morning to the dunes of Merzouga, we'll visit the palm grove and Todra gorges, we will have a short hike between the majestic Todra canyons ...
Duration: 30 minutes
2
We can visit the local market for dates, don't miss tasting good dates offered by locals + pictures ...
Duration: 15 minutes
3
Rissani
visit the Mausoleum Moulay Ali Cherif (the 1st King of the Alaouite dynasty)
Duration: 15 minutes
4
Merzouga Desert
We continue to Merzouga for a camel ride through the fascinating dunes of Erg Chebbi + admire the sunset which is the great curiosity of the corner + we going to spend the night in “Nomad tents or khayma” between the dunes in a climate of atmosphere...
Duration: 2 hours
5
Erg Chebbi
Camell ride is included in between the dunes from the hotel to the luxury camp + Optional tour to the Camp by 4Dw + Pictures ...
Duration: 2 hours
Merzouga to Marrakech: we'll cross desert landscapes then Ouarzazate along the Draa valley and Marrakech in the evening
1
Rissani Market
First stop on the long way to Marrakech, we can have a small Visit to the weekly market of Rissani Village + a short stop outside Rissani in the middle of nature next to a plaque where we can see fossils...
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Alnif
Short break for toilets and drinks "coffee, tea, orange jus..."
Duration: 15 minutes
3
Agdz
Lunchtime + pictures on Daraa Valley + optional visit to the weekly market + some stops on the top of the mountains, and wonderful views...
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate is famous for its movie studios; we can stop for an optional visit to Oscar and CLA Studios, Stop for an optional visit to Taourirt Kasbah...
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Short break for toilets and drinks "coffee, tea, orange jus..."
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
