Merzouga Desert private 4 days Tour from Marrakech

Marrakech, Morocco
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4 days tour is one of the best desert tours you may experience, as the time is enough to cover everything in the south, from the mountains to the vast Sahara desert exploring the Kasbahs, museums, gorges and valleys as well as camel trek in the desert.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Cross the high Atlas Mountains and Tizi-N-Tichka pass (2260m of Altitude).
• Discover Aït Ben Haddou Ksar; UNESCO world heritage site and home for many films.
• Visit Ouarzazate city, the gate of the Sahara desert and the Hollywood of Africa.
• See the stunning Todra and Dades gorges.
• Explore the Sahara Desert with an SUV excursion.
• Experience camel trekking in the Sahara desert.
• Watch spectacular sunset in the Erg-chebbi dunes.
• Spend an unforgettable night in an authentic Berber camp.
• Enjoy a gorgeous drive along Draa valley; a wonderful valley with palm trees.

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ouarzazate – Merzouga desert.

Pass By: Tizi n Tichka, Imlil Village, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Cross the high Atlas Mountains through Tizi-N-Tichka pass with an altitude of 2260m. Where you will enjoy stunning views of the lush valleys and beautiful Berber villages along the way.

Pass By: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
Aït Ben Haddou, the UNESCO world heritage site since 1987 is a little old town located in the former route of the caravan trade between the Sahara desert and Marrakech. The Ksar is now often used as a filming location for movies such as The Jewel of the Nile, The Mummy, Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven.

Pass By: Vallee Des Roses, El Kelaa M'gouna Morocco
Kalaat M’Gouna, small beautiful town lies on the rose valley, which is famous for its rose cooperatives, where thousands of pounds of rose petals are harvested each year to be distilled into rose water and rose oil for use in cosmetics.

Pass By: Boumalne Dades, Boumalne Dades, Souss-Massa
Enjoy scenic views of the lush Dades valley along the way toward Dades gorges.

Pass By: Tinejdad, Morocco
Tinjdad where the road takes you through the Saharan regions and nomadic land, where you will be able to see goat herds and black nomadic tents. Then pass by the village of Jorf, where you will be amazed by the style of the women covered in deep black, which is an Arabic tribe that is settled here.

Pass By: Erfoud, Erfoud, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Erfoud city is known for its palm trees plantations, and many fossils expositions on the way to the desert.

Meals included:
• Dinner: Enjoy a delicious dinner and live Berber music around camp fire under an amazing starry sky.
Accommodation included: Overnight in a desert camp in the Sahara Desert.

Day 2: Merzouga – Rissani – Anti Atlas Mountains – Ouarzazate – Marrakech.

Pass By: Rissani, Rissani, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
The old town of Rissani where you can visit the mausoleum of Moulay Ali-Cherif, the final resting place of the current king’s great grandfather and the founder of the current dynasty. The intricate decor on the entrance gate is reminiscent of the Bab Mansour in Meknes, while the interior courtyard has many flowers and date trees. There you can also explore the local market, which is much more local-oriented than that of Marrakech. You will find blacksmiths and woodworkers, mountains of olives and spices, and everything from house wares to electronics.

Pass By: Alnif, Alnif, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Leaving Rissani and pass by Alnif, a Berber village on the way.

Pass By: Agdz, Agdz, Souss-Massa
Through Aït Saouen enjoying the vast deserted views in the Anti Atlas Mountains to Agdez.

Pass By: Draa Valley, Zagora 45600 Morocco
The gorgeous Draa valley with thousands of palm trees.

Pass By: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
Visit the old desert town of Ouarzazate, the gate of the Sahara desert and also called Hollywood of Africa, where you will have chance to visit the Atlas studio, the largest film studio in Morocco, where many films such as Game of Thrones, Ben Hur and Cleopatra have been filmed. And a visit to the famous Kasbah of Taourirt in Ouarzazate city center is worth.

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Enjoy a traditional Moroccan breakfast in the camp.
No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions

  • Private ground transportation via A/C SUV or Mini Van.
  • 1 night accommodation in the camp
  • Camel trek in the desert
  • Accommodation included: 1 night
  • 1x Breakfast
  • 1x Dinner

Exclusions

  • Lunches & Beverages
  • Tips and gratuities

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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