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3 DAYS TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA

ITINERARY OF: 3 DAYS TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA

  • Day 1: MARRAKECH – HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS – KASBAH AIT BEN HADDOU – OUARZAZATE – DADES VALLEY:

    In the morning, our agency driver will pick you up from your accommodation and leave Marrakech towards Dades Gorge. Crossing the high Atlas Mountains via Tizi-in-Tichka pass (2260 m in altitude), with stops for panoramic views and take your lifetime shoots of the Berber villages and their beautiful landscape. By the afternoon we will arrive at one of Morocco's most famous and historic sites, Kasbah of Ait Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO world heritage site and a place where many international movies were filmed including, Game of Throne and Gladiator. After having lunch at one of the local restaurants in the Kasbah, we drive to Ouarzazate to visit the Atlas Film studio, where many popular movies have been filmed such as; Lawrence of Arabia, The Jewel of the Nile, The Mummy, Kingdom of Heaven, Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra, etc.). Then have a short walk at the Kasbah of Taourirt, the most impressive fortification in Morocco. After, we drive to Dades Gorges passing through the Skoura valley route known as the valley of thousand kasbahs and “Roses Valley”, famous for its rose water, and artisanal distillation factories. In the late afternoon, we will reach Dades Valley where you will spend the night in a hotel.

  • DAY 2: DADES GORGE – TODRA GORGES –ARFOD–MERZOUGA CAMEL TREKKING:

    In the morning, after having breakfast, you will have time to wander the impressive Dades valley before we drive towards the Sahara Desert. We will drive through Dades valley, a green oasis full of palm trees and farmers. The first stop will be in Tinghir to visit Toudgha Gorges, the famous canyons that reach about 300m high. It is considered a popular destination for rock climbers, also Moroccan families enjoy a picnic by its river. Here you will have a chance to walk along the river and take some pictures before we continue our trip. The second stop will be in Tinjdad for lunchtime. After that, we’ll carry on to Jorf village, where you explore underground irrigation. System. Then to Arfod city, known for its fossils. From there we’ll drive to the Merzouga desert. On the way, you will catch the magnificent sand dunes of Erg Chebbi, the highest dunes in North Africa. The sight of them unexpectedly rising from the desert bottom never ceases to amaze you. After arriving in the desert, you will ride your camel and cross the high Erg-Chebbi dunes. You will enjoy a magnificent sunset on top of a high dune. You will have time to take pictures and watch the sunset before arriving at the desert camp. After having a delicious dinner, you will be entertained by Berber music played by local nomads under a starry sky. overnight will be at camp.

  • DAY 3: MERZOUGA – RISSANI MARKET- DRA’A VALLEY – N’QOB – TIZI N TICHKA PASS – MARRAKESH

    Today you ought to awaken early morning, to enjoy the beauty of the sunrise in the desert. After having breakfast, you will ride your camel back to Merzouga. There you will meet our driver and head back to Marrakech. The first stop will be in Rissani city, the home of one of the oldest markets in Morocco. Visit the Market where local people buy and sell vegetables, species, traditional clothing and livestock. After that, will continue our trip towards Draa Valley (680 m); the longest valley of palm trees in Morocco (1100 km). We will pass through many Berber villages such as Tazzarine, featured in the film “Babel”, NQOB where you will be able to enjoy mountain views while you eat. And continue to Ouarzazate through the Anti-Atlas Mountains and over the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. drop you off at your hotel/riad.

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Tour Included:

  • Pick up and drop off at your accommodation
  • 3 days exclusive services of a vehicle with AC
  • 3 days services of an English speaking driver/guide
  • 1-night en-suite accommodation in Dades valley
  • 1-night nomad tent under stars
  • Camel ride to a nomadic camp
  • Sand-boarding in the dunes
  • 2 dinners and breakfasts
Not included:
  • Drinks
  • Lunches
  • Entrance/Activity Fees 
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