Merzouga Desert Journey from Marrakech: A Historical Explore in Morocco

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Ait Ben Haddou

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Embark on a historical journey through the south of Morocco, from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert. Explore Ait Ben Haddou, the rose valley, and the stunning sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. Experience a camel ride and witness a breathtaking sunset over the dunes.

Duration: 3 days

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou - DAY 1 : MARRAKECH
We will collect you from your hotel/riad in Marrakech and start heading to the Atlas Mountains through the Tizi n’Tichka pass, It is a spectacular road with astonishing views of the snow topped peaks of the Atlas . Upon our descend, we will arrive to Ait Ben Haddou: a cultural world heritage site in…

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
2 nights accommodation
Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, D=dinner)
Driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan or 4WD

What's Not Included

Lunches and drinks
Entrance fees (optional)
Gratuities

Additional Information

This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the past of southern Morocco. After venturing across the magnificent Atlas Mountains, we reach Ait Ben Haddou; a world heritage site steeped in culture and history. Our journey continues as we drive through the valley of roses to reach the Dades Valley; a beautiful oasis situated in the midst of an uninhabited…

Location

Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Abel-ibiza

Jan 7, 2024

100% professional - What an incredible experience! Words cannot describe how incredible this journey has been. I have contacted Abdou to ask him to make some modifications to my itinerary and nothing was a problem to change or rearrange. Communication with him was exceptional and he always contacted me and made sure I was in the right place etc. During this experience, I visited places I didn't even expect to see and everything was organized at the highest level. The desert camp was wonderful and the tents were well equipped (including full electricity and wifi!). In the evening there was a delicious dinner and some live entertainment. Overall, it was a crazy experience and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to be a part of it. I highly recommend it! Thank you Abdou and your team

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Kellyd4051

Jan 6, 2024

Great trip - Great trip. Well organized and stayed in unique and special lodging. Abdelrani was a great guide and went out of his way to make sure our trip was easy and informative.

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X4099zymichelles

Apr 30, 2022

Magical Merzouga Desert Experience! ✨️😍 - My husband and I had THE most magical and epic 3 day 2 night tour from Marrakech to the Merzouga Desert that exceeded ALL of our expectations!! Our tour guide, Mohammed, was such an amazing, knowledgeable, kind and wonderful tour guide who gave us the 5 star experience of a lifetime on our journey to the Merzouga Desert! We ate delicious local food and stopped at every place imaginable to take gorgeous sunset pictures while the whole journey meeting local artisans and experiencing ALL of the amazing and unique sights on the way and learning of the beautiful ancient Berber culture, history and cuisine. Along the way, you will have MANY opportunities to watch the art of the amazing rugs being made and their differences in texture and styles, the benefits of rose water and oils, enjoy the most delicious dates in the world, learn about and see fossils that are millions of years old, all while testing and turning through the old roads and sights on your way to the Merzouga Desert. Once you reach Merzouga, you will be greeted by more of the kindest and Wonderful tour guides who will help guide you on a camel, (thank you Hamid!) (they are amazing btw) into the sunset over the magical dunes where you will spend the night under the MANY Desert stars 🌟 after enjoying a delicious 5 star dining experience followed by after dinner entertainment with drums, singing and dancing with the whole wonderful Tiziri crew! We couldn't have picked a better tour group from start to finish. Treat yourself and your friends to this magical lifetime experience. ✨️ A huge THANK YOU, and SHUKRAN to Mohammed, Ahmed. Hamid, and the whole Tiziri camp and crew for our magical Desert experience. 🙏✨️🏜 🥰

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Marksawyer1905

Apr 30, 2022

The most AMAZING experience you will ever have with the COOLEST, most AMAZING people! - As others have said.. one of the most amazing trip adventures of my life! Not ONLY the trip.. but the people. If you're cool.. (are you COOL?).. then you'll appreciate being with 100% COOL and AMAZING people! You'll understand after. Mohammed is AMAZING and one of the sweetest, most genuine people you will meet in Morocco who will take care of you in all ways at every moment. Then comes the people he will introduce you to which are equally amazing! All along the road to the desert, the stops at authentic Berber locations.. eating with Berber families and their kids.. sitting across the table sifting through antiques with ancient peoples.. I just have no words. You will never, ever see and witness these things without Mohammed and this tour. Finally arriving at literally one of the most incredible sights I have ever seen in my life which is the Erg Chebi dunes. Meeting Hamid who will lead you across the dunes while singing and laughing.. finally to the Tiziri Luxury Camp run by Ahmed and his family. The most AMAZING people you may ever meet while drumming under the stars of the Sahara. Again.. the coolest, most amazing people. All of them. The experience of a lifetime. Do not hesitate as this tour is worth its weight in gold. THANK YOU MOHAMMED!!

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Isiahc995

Mar 17, 2022

Best experience of my life - I will remember and talk about this experience for the rest of my life! I can’t wait to get back and see my new friends Mohamed & Aziz these gentlemen are the real deal. I work full time in tourism back home and I am extremely impressed with every aspect of this tour! Excellent accommodations, variety of delicious food, the EPIC spots we would check out, their attention to detail and kind hearts. I can’t recommend you enough! I love you guys!

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Travelinlegs20

Mar 14, 2022

My cup runneth over - One of the best trips I've ever been on! Highly recommended to anyone wanting to see more of what Morocco has to offer, this country is much more beautiful than I had imagined. Very nice accommodations and good meals every step of the way, as well as a very comfortable vehicle to get from one spot to the next. The tour guide and driver are both very sweet, knowledgeable and fun! They highlighted goods from various regions and helped us get quality products, Felt safe and cared for. The last night in the Sahara Desert at the Berber camp was beyond words and left a lasting impression. Again definitely recommended for anyone seeking to see and experience variety of landscapes in style.

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K7504sdalexa

Mar 13, 2022

Highlight of our Trip! ✨ - This tour was the best decision we made on our two week trip. Simo and Aziz were incredibly attentive hosts who took great care of our 7 person group and quickly became friends. The scenery was amazing and the scenic stops along the way were perfect for breaking up the long drive. I was in awe by the beauty of Morocco for hours on end during the long car rides, and Aziz was a very safe, skilled driver. The bus was so comfortable, the hotel on the fist night was beautiful, and all the food was amazing. The camel ride and camp night was a truly enchanting experience. The hospitality of the camp hosts is unparalleled to anything I have yet to experience. Everything about this tour was unforgettably perfect, and I cannot wait to return one day. Highly recommend!! ✨🐪✨

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Lotuswaves

Mar 10, 2022

Loved it! - I enjoyed every moment of this experience. We stayed in the most beautiful accommodations. Our Riad on the first night was gorgeous and the tents in the desert were exceeded our expectations. All our meals were delicious and included vegetarian options for those in our group who were vegetarian. The Merzouga Desert & Dades Gorges have stunning natural beauty that will take your breath away. All along the route we saw incredible views. I loved that we stopped at a couple women-run artesian cooperatives along the way that had the highest quality argan & rose products made on site. Our time playing music with the Berbers in the desert was definitely the highlight. I am a person who generally avoids tours and things that feel “touristy” or contrived but this was a quality experience that felt very unique and special and a great value for what we paid. We got to see so much in the care of our experienced guide Mohammad. He was very attentive to the needs of our group and answered all of our questions. He was friendly, kind and helpful every moment of our trip. Our driver Aziz was amazing. We felt so safe with him navigating the roads. He really went the extra mile to ensure we arrived on time to catch our flight on the last day. I highly recommend these guys to anyone looking for a quality & fulfilling desert excursion. My only wish is that we stayed longer.

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Dances0with0whales

Mar 9, 2022

The Experience of A Lifetime 🪬✨🐪 - My mind was absolutely blown by this experience. The guide was extremely knowledgeable, professional and fun. We really felt well taken care of from the thoughtfulness around making sure we had our needs met to making sure we were not getting hustled by vendors. He really had our back. The entire drive was gorgeous and we stopped many times along the way for short hikes and photo opportunities. It made the long drive enjoyable. The camel ride through the Sahara was breathtakingly beautiful(there is an option to do 4WD if the camel ride is physically too much for you) and the camp was so luxurious with power, flushing toilet and 4 course meals. Getting to connect with the Berbers who ran the camp through music, storytelling and dance was one of the most inspirational experiences of my life. The food was wonderful and we were never hungry. I really can't believe what an incredible value this experience is for the cost. This was the highlight of my travels and I would do it again in a heartbeat!

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Rebekahjoycryderman

Mar 7, 2022

Magical Experience of Moroccan Countryside and Sahara Desert - Mohammed and Aziz were fabulous and friendly guides (as well as expert drivers and great DJs for music along the way!) that brought myself and a group of friends through the Moroccan countryside and to the Sahara Desert for a truly unforgettable experience of camel riding to an unbelievably beautiful and luxurious camp site that far exceeded any expectations I had. We enjoyed getting to know the Berber community members operating the camp and listening to magical music under starlight. For both the journey through the countryside and the camp itself, Mohammed ensured our comfort and thoughtfully chose locations that were stunning (think gorgeous vistas and natural beauty), eco-conscious like the camp site itself, and sustainable for local communities as well such as a Rose Product Cooperative and Argan Oil Cooperative we visited along the way. I would highly recommend this trip for a unique, dynamic and memorable experience!

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up to 7 guests

2 Adult