3 days Marrakech to Sahara dunes Merzouga. This is the most requested and recommended tour from Marrakech by visitors to Morocco. You will travel through the oasis cultures of Morocco, discovering the architecture of the houses, the Berber customs. We explore the dunes on camel ride like a nomad crossing the dunes of the Sahara. Sleep under the well-equipped Berber tents. Then return to Marrakech by the Draa road.
3 days Marrakech to Sahara dunes Merzouga
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait ben haddou – Skoura – Dades Gorges
We start our trip from Marrakech to Merzouga desert with you leaving your accommodation in Marrakech towards Ouarzazate, We will pass through the High Atlas mountains, we will visit the Kasbah of Glaoui in Telouet, an old caravan trail traveling from Marrakech to Toumboukto. Then we continue to the village of Ait ben haddou to discover the famous Kasbah Ait ben haddou, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Then our magnificent desert journey will continue to Ouarzazate to discover the Atlas studios and Taourirt Kasbah. After lunch we leave for the oasis of Skoura, here we will visit Kasbah Amridil. We continue through the generous Dew Valley and the Dades Valley towards the Dades Gorge to see the magnificent granite rocks. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in the Dades Gorges.
Day 2: Dades Gorges – Gores du Todra – Erfoud – Merzouga
After breakfast, we continue our journey to the Sahara of Erg Chebbi. We will pass by to see the Todra gorges and the Tafilalt oasis. We will visit the fossils in Erfoud before reaching the nearby Saharan village of Merzouga! a camel guide will take you on camels to spend the night in a camp between the great dunes of Morocco. You admire the sunset over the dunes. Dinner and Berber music show around the campfire. Sleep in Berber tents.
Day 3: Merzouga – Return to Marrakech via the Draa Valley
The return to Marrakech will be by another desert road via the Draa Valley. This morning you will take your breakfast in a nomadic way. Then we walk on camels towards the foot of the dunes. from there we go to Rissani. Visit of the big market of Tafilalte before leaving for Nkob, we will pass by Alnif and palmeriae of Tazarine. Lunch in this real and authentic Berber village where you will discover the beautiful kasbahs of the Ait Atta population. Then we cross the Draa Valley towards Agdz, we pass through Tizi n Tnifift, to reach Ouarzazate. We have coffee break before continuing our journey through the charming high Atlas Mountains. We will drop you off at your accommodation in Marrakech.
◙ Included:
- Transportation in comfortable vehicles.
- Driver/guide.
- 01 Nights in hotels.
- 01 night in camp.
- Camel ride through the dunes.
- 02 breakfasts 02 dinners.
◙ Not included:
- Drinks.
- Lunches.
- Tips.