4 Days from MARRAKECH to the Desert
This 4 days Morocco desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga dunes will make you explore the majestic Morocco Sahara desert in 4 days to follow the paths of the old caravan roads while driving past Draa Valley with its oases dotted with dates palm trees and fortified Kasbahs, cross the volcanic massif of the Saghro Mountains, ride your camel in Erg Chebbi, Sleep under the stars at camp in Merzouga, cross the Valley of the roses and the road of 1001 Kasbahs. Finally, admire the splendid Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou!
4 days marrakech desert tour highlights
– Cross the High Atlas Mountains & its Tizi Ntichka pass
– Visit the UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou
– Drive along Draa Valley with its fortified Kasbahs and dates palm trees dotted oases
– Drive past the volcanic peaks of Saghro Massif
– Ride a camel in Erg Chebbi while assisting to a romantic sunset
– Sleep under the stars in Erg Chebbi
– Walk in Todra oasis along the stream
– Drive along the Valley of the roses & the road of 1001 Kasbahs
– Climb up to Dades Gorges
– Visit Ouarzazate & its film studios
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Dades valley
We pick you ap from your riad/hotel in Marrakesh behind we will set off for the Dades Gorges. Passing through Tizi-n-Tishka in the high Atlas Mountains we will then visit the UNESCO World heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou which has also been the backdrop for many films including Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator and Alexander. After lunch we’ll enjoy the beautiful natural landscapes and historical monuments of Taourirt Kasbah in Ourzazate and the Valley of the Roses, famous for its annual Festival of Roses. We’ll also pass through the Berber villages of El Kelaa des M’Gouna and Boumalene Dades where we will spend the night.
Day 2: Dades Valley- Merzouga via Todra Gorge
From Boumalene Dades we will head to Merzouga passing through the Berber village of Tinghir and the Todra Gorge where the cliffs are as high as 300m and only 10m wide. We will then pass through several Berber villages, stopping for lunch at either Tinjdad or Rissani where we can sample the local speciality, Berber pizza. After lunch we will make our way to Merzouga to start our camel trek. All unnecessary luggages can be left in safe rooms at the hotel. The 90 minute camel trek will take us to a Berber camp in the middle of the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, the highest in North Africa. The camp consists of several comfortable Berber tents equipped with mattresses and linen, a restaurant, a kitchen and a normal toilet. The evening will consist of dinner followed by entertainment provided by Berber drums around the camp fire.
Day 3: Merzouga – Ouarzazate
Before sunrise, we will be woken up to climb the sand dunes for fantastic photo opportunities. We will then make our way back to the hotel for showers and breakfast before we continue our journey to Ouarzazate, passing through Alnif, Tazzarine, Nkob, and the Draa Valley. We will spend the night in a Riad in Ouarzazate.
Day 4: Ouarzazate – Marrakech
After breakfast, we will set off for Marrakech, passing through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains and we will then escort you to your riad/hotel.
Included:
Transportation in 4×4 vehicles with A/C.
Driver/Guide available every day of the trip. ( English Speaking )
Vehicle fuels.
Accommodation on half board (dinner and breakfast) in hotels.
Camel ride through the desert and sleep in tent.
Tent in an Oasis.
Not Included:
Airline tickets.
Noon meals. (Possibility of picnic or restaurants)
Drinks.
Entrance fees.
Tips and personal miscellaneous expenses.
NOTE : If the itineraries that we offer does not match what you’re looking for ,contact us and we will prepare the trip to your needs and requirements.
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