TOURS, TOURS FROM MARRAKECH

3 days-Marrakech Desert Tour

The city of Marrakech is bursting with sights, making it a great destination for tours and day trips. Enjoy our 3-Day Marrakech Desert Tour to Merzouga, exploring breathtaking landscapes, fascinating oases, and deep river valleys. Along the way, you’ll discover fortified old kasbahs and amazing gorges. The Desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga is very popular, offering a memorable camel ride. Furthermore, you will spend the night at a standard or luxury camp in the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, making this trip unforgettable.

Day 1: Marrakech-Ait benhaddou-Ouarzazate to Dades gorges

Marrakech Desert Tour

3 days-Marrakech desert tour ideally starts at 7:30 am. First, you’ll be picked up from your hotel and head southeast towards the High Atlas Mountains. The winding road leads you up to Tichka Pass at 2260 m, offering stunning views of snow-capped peaks and remote villages. Afterwards, continue to”Ait benhaddou“, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987, known for its ancient pre-Saharan architecture. Explore the area through steep alleyways, reaching the upper point with a panoramic view. Later, drive for 20 minutes to Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa,” and head east, passing Roses Valley on the way to Dades for an overnight stay, including dinner and breakfast.

Day 2: Dades gorges-Todra gorges-Merzouga

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Depart from the hotel and visit the Dades Gorges. Then, drive straight to Todra, a fascinating palm oasis. Upon reaching the gorges, you’ll see spectacular mountain walls rising 300 meters in places. Afterward, head directly to Merzouga, where the Berbers will greet you with mint tea. Next, embark on a camel ride to witness the beautiful sunset over the dunes. Finally, spend the night at a standard or luxury camp, with dinner and breakfast included.

At night, while having your evening meal, the locals will happily play their favorite drum music around a campfire. Afterward, before going to bed, you may want to spend more time enjoying the desert’s silence and stargazing.

Day 3: Merzouga-Draa valley-AGDZ to Marrakech

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Wake up early to welcome the first sun rays, then have breakfast. Afterward, get on camels and ride back to the hotel. Today, you’ll pass by Rissani, Morocco’s former commercial capital, and the town where the current ruling dynasty originated. Additionally, you’ll discover Morocco’s largest valley, Draa, before crossing the Anti Atlas mountains. Finally, continue through Ouarzazate to reach Marrakech, marking the end of our 3-Day Marrakech Desert Tour.

3 DAYS-MARRAKECH DESERT TOUR – HIGHLIGHTS

√   Day 1: Depart Marrakech at 7:30 am, heading towards the High Atlas Mountains, with stunning views at Tichka Pass (2260 m).
√   Visit Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and explore its ancient architecture and steep alleyway.
√   Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa,” and follow the Route of a Thousand Kasbahs to Dades Gorges for the night.
√   Day 2: Visit the dramatic Dades Gorges and Todra Gorges, where cliffs reach 300 meters, before heading to Merzouga.
√   Experience a camel ride to witness a breathtaking sunset over the Erg Chebbi dunes, and enjoy Berber music around the campfire.
√   Day 3: Wake up early for a sunrise camel ride, then travel through Rissani and Draa Valley before returning to Marrakech, concluding the 3-day desert tour.

WHAT DOES MARRAKECH DESERT TOUR INCLUDED?


√   Transportation in a private 4WD vehicle with A/C, Fuel.
√   An English speaking driver.
√   Dades Gorges: 1N Accommodation in a hotel HB.
√   Erg chebbi Desert Camp: 1 Overnight under nomadic tent HB, and camel ride

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