4 DAYS TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA
OVERVIEW: 4 DAYS TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Morocco Sahara desert on our 4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga dunes & Zagora. Traverse the ancient caravan routes, passing through Draa Valley adorned with palm-dotted oases and fortified Kasbahs. Journey across the volcanic massif of the Anti-Atlas Mountains. Immerse yourself in the Erg Chebbi dunes on a camel ride. Spend a night under the starry skies at a camp in Merzouga’s Sahara desert. Venture through the Valley of the Roses and the legendary road of 1001 Kasbahs. Conclude your journey by marveling at the majestic Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou!
Highlights of the 4 Days Marrakech Desert Tour:
- Venture across the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi Ntichka pass.
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou.
- Travel through Draa Valley to reach the Zagora desert.
- Marvel at the volcanic massifs of Saghro on a picturesque drive.
- Experience a camel ride in Merzouga, soaking in a stunning sunset.
- Spend a night under the stars at the Erg Chebbi Sahara camp.
- Discover Todgha Gorges and traverse the Valley of the Roses by car.
4 Days Morocco Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga itinerary
Day 1 : Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Zagora
Your 4-day Morocco desert tour departs from your hotel or riad at 7:30 AM, winding through the Atlas Mountains via the Tizi N’ Tichka Pass, rising to 2260 meters above sea level, offering splendid views. We make plenty of stops to take in the scenery and capture photographs.
Arriving in Ouarzazate, we visit the Taourirte Kasbahs. Lunch is at your leisure before continuing the journey to Zagora through the Draa Valley.
This remarkable river has sustained a vast oasis of about 200 kilometers at the base of the Anti-Atlas mountains. The Draa Valley has been a home for Sahara desert nomads for many years. Along the way, numerous palm groves offer shade amid Kasbahs and Ksours, surrounded by fields of corn, barley, vegetables, and henna plantations.
Enjoy dinner and spend the night in Zagora.
Day 2 : Zagora, Tazarine, Merzouga
Today’s journey takes you across the volcanic peaks of the Anti-Atlas Mountains, heading southeast through surreal landscapes dotted with isolated oases.
Lunch will be at the serene oasis of Alnif before continuing to Merzouga and then Erg Chebbi, the location of your Sahara desert camp. Upon arrival, switch to camel transportation for an Erg Chebbi dunes camel trek, offering an unforgettable view: Erg Chebbi’s mesmerizing sunset against the ever-changing sand dunes.
Return to the camp and prepare for a delightful Moroccan dinner under the stars while local nomads entertain you with their drum music. Take in the constellation of stars in the clear night sky before retiring for the night.
Day 3 : Merzouga, Tinghir, Boumalne Dades
Following breakfast at your desert camp, embark on a drive along the scenic route of the 1001 Kasbahs, passing rivers, lush oases, and fortified Kasbahs on your way to Tinghir. Here, take a leisurely stroll through the oasis alongside the Todgha riverbank leading to the stunning Todrha canyons, where lunch will be served.
In the early afternoon, continue your journey along the picturesque Dades Valley, passing magnificent fortified Kasbahs and charming Berber Villages. As the sun begins to set, reach the Dades Gorges, capturing the breathtaking scenery and snapping some memorable photos.
Enjoy dinner and spend the night at your hotel in the Dades Valley, surrounded by this beautiful landscape.
Day 4 : Boumalne Dades, Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, Marrakech
After a delicious breakfast, your journey will take you alongside the enchanting Valley of the Roses, leading to Kalaa Mgouna. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to visit a cooperative run by the rose water ladies, gaining insights into the traditional process of crafting rose water perfume essences.
Continuing your adventure, the next destination is Skoura oasis, renowned as one of the largest oases in the South. Depending on time constraints, you may visit one of the Kasbahs in the area before proceeding to Ouarzazate and the UNESCO world heritage site, Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou.
This fortified village stands as one of Morocco’s most iconic landmarks and has served as the backdrop for several Hollywood blockbusters. Following a leisurely lunch in the Kasbah, the journey continues towards Marrakech, passing through the Tizi Ntichka pass and the majestic High Atlas Mountains.
As your 4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga concludes, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or Riad, filled with unforgettable memories of the diverse landscapes and cultural wonders of Morocco.
- DepartureMarrakech
- Departure Time08:30 A.M
- Return Time09:30 P.M
- IncludedTop-notch transportation with AC.Pick up and drop-off from and to your hotel/Riad.Accommodations.Friendly bilingual driver.Stay in a private tent in a Sahara desert camp in Erg Chebbi.Breakfasts.
- Not IncludedBeveragesLunchesEntrance Fees
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