Embark on a thrilling 3-day private tour in Merzouga Desert, exploring gorges, dunes, and the vibrant city of Marrakech. Experience camel rides, stunning sunsets, and a night under the stars.
Marrakech-Atlas Mountains-Dades Canyon: We will traverse the High Atlas, continuing along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs.
Tizi n Tichka - Guided tour with explanations. Cross the High Atlas and reach the Tizi n’Tichka pass at 2260 meters. Stop for photos, then proceed to the most beautiful Kasbahs on the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs.
Telouet - The Telouet Kasbah has a rich history intertwined with the French. 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.
Ait Ben Haddou - Visit the ancient Kasbah of AIT BEN HADDOU, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the Kasbah with its unique architecture, grill-shaped windows, and soft peach-colored walls. These traditional houses are made of adobe, a material well-suited to the southern climate.
Ouarzazate - Known as the Moroccan Hollywood due to the famous films shot there, including “The Jewel of the Nile,” “Lawrence of Arabia,” “Kingdom of Heaven,” “The Mummy,” “Gladiator,” “Seven Years in Tibet,” “Alexander the Great,” “Babel,” and “Game of Thrones.” Visit the TAOURIRT Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site. We can stop for lunch.
Skoura - Optional stop to visit Amredil Kasbah. Stop for photos.
Kalaat M’Gouna - Stop for photos, toilets, and coffee. Optional visit to a women’s rose cooperative.
Dades Gorges - Stop for photos on the way to the hotel. Continue to Dades Canyon for dinner and an overnight stay.
Dades and Todra Canyons - Merzouga camel ride and sunset among the dunes, overnight in Nomad tents.
Todra River - Depart in the morning to the dunes of Merzouga. Visit the palm grove and Todra Gorges. Take a short hike between the majestic Todra canyons.
Erfoud - Visit the local market for dates. Taste the delicious dates offered by locals and take photos.
Rissani - Visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif, the first King of the Alaouite dynasty.
Merzouga Desert - Continue to Merzouga for a camel ride through the fascinating dunes of Erg Chebbi. Admire the sunset, a highlight of the area. Spend the night in Nomad tents or khayma among the dunes.
Erg Chebbi - Camel ride included from the hotel to the luxury camp among the dunes. Optional tour to the camp by 4WD. Take photos.
Merzouga to Marrakech: Cross desert landscapes, then Ouarzazate along the Draa Valley, arriving in Marrakech in the evening.
Rissani Market - First stop on the long journey to Marrakech. Brief visit to the weekly market in Rissani Village. Short stop outside Rissani in nature next to a plaque with fossils.
Agdz - Lunch and photos in the Draa Valley. Optional visit to the weekly market. Several stops at mountain tops for wonderful views.
Ouarzazate - Famous for its movie studios. Optional visit to Oscar and CLA Studios. Optional visit to Taourirt Kasbah.
Toufliht - Short break for toilets and drinks (coffee, tea, orange juice).
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Gratuities
- Lunch
The exclusive three-day journey to Todra gorges and the expansive dunes of Merzouga sets off from Marrakech and spans three days. The route takes us through Tichka pass and the towering Atlas mountains, leading us to our first stop at Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a renowned fortified town. Our next stop is Ouarzazate, known for its prolific film studios. Our path crosses the picturesque Valley of Roses before arriving at the Dades Canyon gorges by evening. The following day, we navigate towards Merzouga, stopping by the stunning Todra gorges, famed for their lush palm trees, vast mountains, and long river. Upon reaching Merzouga desert, we meet with our camel guides who will escort us on a camel ride to the encampment. There, under the star-lit sky, we appreciate Merzouga’s sunset by the fire, accompanied by Twareg songs and dances and a hearty dinner. The final day sees us heading back to Marrakech via Alnif, Tazarine, Agdez, and Ouarzazate.
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