3 Days From Marrakech To Merzouga

3 Days From Marrakech To Merzouga Overview :

3 Days From Marrakech To Merzouga is one of our most popular excursions and will take you to the Merzouga desert, located 600 Km away from Marrakech. This whole journey takes 3 full days and two nights, and you will have the chance to explore the high Atlas Mountains area, the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, the Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate, and Erg Chebbi dunes. The detail is to be described below. Please feel free to let us know if you wish to introduce any variations according to your own preferences.

3 Days From Marrakech To Merzouga Itinerary :

This itinerary will transport you all the to the southeast of Morocco. Stopping at Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and explore the surroundings. having the first night in Dades valley with its hudge red rocks. In addition to having the last night in a luxury camp in Erg Chebbi dunes of Merzouga.

3 Days From Marrakech To Merzouga Highlights :

  • Tizi n’Tichka pass — the highest major pass of Atalas Mountain in North Africa;
  • The Draa Valley — the date basket of Morocco;
  • Ait Ben Haddou — a fortified village renown for Unesco World Heritage Site;
  • Merzouga Desert– sleeping at the golden dunes of Erg-chebbi.

Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Dades Valley

3 Days From Marrakech To Merzouga, will start after meeting our multilingual speaking driver/guide which will pick you up from your hotel or another agreed-upon location in Marrakech and drive you to Ouarzazate also knowen as the Gate of the desert. We will cross the Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass, which is 2,205 meters above sea level and the highest major mountain pass in North Africa. The journey across the Tizi n’ Tichka showcases a very different Morocco than the hustle and bustle of Marrakech, a landscape of peaceful, rugged beauty. While the snow on the top of the Atlas Mountains lead to the awed silence, you’ll be brought to reality by the scattered red-clay houses and donkeys and flocks of sheep wandering across the road, guided by small children.

After crossing the Tizi n’Tichka pass, we will visit the Kasbah of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a fortified village dated back to 17th century and a well-known UNESCO World Heritage Site. an example of southern Moroccan architecture. And it has been the filming site of many films, including Lawrence of Arabia, Babel and Kingdom of Heaven etc.. Other than the Kasbah of Ait-Ben-Haddou, we will stop to take pictures of the kasbah of Taourirt.

Then we will pass through the Valley of the Roses, named after the thousands of rose bushes that cover the banks of the Oued Dades. Every year, from April to May, the valley is turned into a beautiful and fragrant rose color, creating a one-of-a-kind sensory experience.

.By the end of the day we will arrive to a Riad in the middel of many-colored walls of the gorges range anywhere from 200 to 500 meters. in the heart of Dades Valley and its series of rugged gorges carved out by the Dadès River.

Day 2: Dades Valley - Todra Gorges - Erfoud - Merzouga

The second day of our 3 Days From Marrakech To Merzouga begins with an energetic breakfast at the riad and will end in Merzouga and its famous dunes of Erg Chebbi. After breakfast we will visit the Todra Gorges, a natural oasis created by the River Todra carving its way through limestone for many centuries.

In the afternoon we will arrive at Merzouga. You can choose to go to the camp near Erg Chebbi dunes by camel or by 4×4 vehicle, both ensuring you unique experiences to admire its spectacular scenery. The dunes spread over an area of twenty-two kilometers long, and five kilometers wide, and can rise up to one hundred fifty meters high in some places. The infinite color changing of dunes will create for you a unique experiences.

At the camp, you can watch the sunset, enjoy dinner, music and dancing, meditate and sleep with the stars shining brightly above you.

The type of camp can be varied according to different choices of guests.

Day 3: Merzouga - Rissani - Alnif - Tazarine - Draa Valley - Agdz - Ouarzazate - Marrakech

On the last day, you will wake up at the dawn, viewing the clear skyline appearing from dark into bright. After sunrise and breakfast, we’ll drive to Rissani, a former major caravan center and still a major commercial center in the region. where we’ll explore its Souk, which is one of the oldest and most beautiful in the Southeast of the country.

We’ll then travel to other communities in this part of the Moroccan desert, including Alnif, Tazarine and Agdz. We’ll also pass through the Draa Valley, which is home to North Africa’s largest palm grove. we will drive through the Draa Valley, formed by the longest river of Morocco, the River of Draa. The Draa Valley is famous as the date basket of Morocco, growing more than 18 varieties. On this journey you will encounter many “green zones” of palm groves.  

On the way back we will pass by Ouarzazte and its beautiful Kasbahs.
Our arrival in Marrakech will mark the end of this intense and exciting journey by the end of the day.

3 Days From Marrakech To Merzouga Includes :

  • Pick up & drop off at the agreed location
  • Private comfortable Vehicle
  • Professional Multi-ligual Driver
  • Fuel for the entire tour package
  • Multi stops on the way
  • Private luxury tent in Erg Chebbi
  • Camel each person in Merzouga
  • All accommodations
  • All Breakfasts & Dinners

3 Days From Marrakech To Merzouga Not Included :

  • Flight Ticket
  • Lunches
  • Tips

Depart

Marrakech

Duration

3 Days & 2 Night

Via

Merzouga Desert

End

Marrakech

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