3 Days Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour

Overview 3 Days Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour

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Program itinerary 3 Days Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour

  • 1st Day : Marrakech – High Atlas – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – The Dades Gorges
  • 2nd Day : Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Dunes
  • 3rd Day : Merzouga – Draa Valley – Anti Atlas – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Program Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – The Dades Gorges :

Pick up at the Hotel or Riad where you are staying in Marrakech, departure to the High Atlas mountains. Through the port of Tizi N’Tichka at about 2.260 meters of altitude. With stops to enjoy spectacular panoramic views, we will visit the ARGAN Oil Cooperative. Where we will discover the production process and explain the many benefits it has for the human body. We will continue south and then detour along a track of 6 km. That will take us to the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou where we will visit its famous Kasbah (declared World Heritage by UNESCO).

In this spectacular setting have been filmed films as renowned as Gladiator, the Jewel of the Nile, Sahara, lunch in the village and continue the journey to Ouarzazate, considered the great gateway to the desert, place from where the great expeditions depart and where the Kasbah of Taourirt stands out, continue to the Valley of Roses through the great palm of Skoura to reach the Gorges of the Dades.

Day 2: Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Dunes (Desert):

Breakfast and travel to Merzouga climb a path to observe the gorges from a strategic place in the mountains and then follow the route by a road dotted with beautiful Kasbah totally different from each other. after several stops, we reach one of the strong points of the south: The Gorges of Todra 300m, The Todra river bed has formed a gorge of vertical walls of enormous proportions and great beauty, is the paradise of climbers and a unique place.

Lunch on the spot and continue towards the desert until we reach the impressive Dunes of Merzouga where we will have a tea of hospitality while we rest a bit. we will leave the suitcases in the hostel and we will leave in a caravan of camels, that in one hour, will take us to the camp of Haimas. Stop in the middle of the road to see the sunset on the dunes and stretch your legs before continuing the way to camp. before dinner we will have the chance to climb the dunes that are near the camp and have tea enjoying the peace and silence that breathes there. we will spend the night in a haima, under stars. (unforgettable night)

Day 3: Merzouga – Draa Valley – Anti Atlas – Ouarzazate – Marrakech :

We will wake up before sunrise to watch the sunrise on the Great Dune. return by camels to the lodge. Shower, breakfast and start the trip, passing through Rissani. One of the oldest cities in Morocco and capital of the Alaouit dynasty. And crossing the arid and at the same time interesting pre-desert landscapes to arrive. At the Draa Valley where we will make several stops to enjoy this beautiful valley. That runs by the river that bears the same name. It is the longest river in Morocco and crosses the entire country to Mauritania. we will cross the Anti Atlas to reach Ouarzazate, lunch on site. in the afternoon we will cross the High Atlas, we will arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon.

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