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Marrakech-Ouarzazate-Desert Merzouga-Marrakech

Merzouga
5 Days / 4 Nights
4.9/5
Starting from
€699
per person

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Experience Highlights

Cross High Atlas mountains via Col Tichka
Visit UNESCO site Ait Ben Haddou
Explore Dades Valley and Todra Gorges
Camel ride & overnight camp in Sahara
Total Price
€1398
for 2 people
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Experience Overview

Discover the fascinating southern zone of Morocco with this wonderful route that will take you to visit the most impressive places of the Sahara desert. Extensive valleys, gorges, dunes, mountain passes and remote villages camouflaged in the landscape, in addition to majestic adobe fortresses that crown the hills. This is one of the best circuits through Morocco to know the Sahara desert and live a unique experience.

Day 1: Day 1 Arrival in Marrakech and transfer to Hotel - Pickup at the airport at the agreed time and transfer to Hotel. Free afternoon to know the charms of Marrakech. For several centuries it has been the most incredible popular theater in the world, here the smallest of the family, and the not so small can enjoy greatly: snake charmers, musicians, dancers, storytellers, fortune tellers, actors, soothsayers, etc.

Day 2: MARRAKECH – HIGH ATLAS – AIT BEN HADDOU – OUARZAZATE – DADES VALLEY - Departure from the city of Marrakech crossing the Col Tichka (the highest pass of the Atlas mountains) and crossing the Great Atlas, where we will discover remote berber villages camouflaged in the landscape. Then we continue towards Ouarzazate, known as the Hollywood of Morocco. Visit of the kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a jewel of the region, declared World Heritage by UNESCO. It is a fortified village of beautiful crenellated and decorated towers, one of the most beautiful kasbahs of the Atlas region. We will continue along the road of the Thousand Kasbahs passing through the Valley of Roses to reach our destination, the Dades Valley. Night in a charming riad. Dinner included.

Day 3: DADES VALLEY – TODRA GORGES – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA (4 H) - Early in the morning, after breakfast, head to the Todra Gorges, where you will have the opportunity to take beautiful photographs. Then continuation of the trip to Erfoud passing through the Tinjdad palmeraie and arrival where you will have the opportunity to recover the traditional local irrigation systems, and we will continue the way to Erfoud the world center of fossils and also known for these dates. Delicious and organic. We continue to Merzouga, where the camels and the desert guide await you to take you to the adventure of the sand dunes. You will spend the night in a nomadic camp, to the sound of drums in the middle of the Sahara. It will be a great opportunity, all in the high dunes, to take precious photographs from the sofa and under the sun. You will be served an excellent dinner under the stars and to the soft rhythm of local music. Dinner included.

Day 4: MERZOUGA –OUARZAZATE – MARRAKECH - You will wake up early to enjoy the spectacular sunrise from the dunes. After a rich breakfast we will continue on our way to Ouarzazate through Rissani, with its traditional medina, considered the largest in southern Morocco. Then we will continue towards Alnif, Tazarine and the Draa valley, with its impressive palm groves. We will continue towards Ouarzazate through the berber village of Agdz and the AitSaoun port (1,660 meters altitude). Arrival at the end of the day in Marrakech.

Day 5: Departure - After this beautiful tour the moment to return home will arrive, the driver will pick you up from your riad to take you back to the airport.

Cultural & Historical Significance

This region has been shaped by centuries of Berber (Amazigh) culture, ancient caravan routes, and the natural forces that created Morocco's diverse landscapes. Local communities maintain traditional ways of life that have been passed down through generations.

Your journey supports local economies and helps preserve these ancient cultures. Our experienced guides, many from local Berber families, share authentic stories and knowledge that you won't find in guidebooks.

What's Included

Pickup and transfer to your hotel in Marrakech
All transports included
The driver is the accompanying guide throughout the route
2 nights of Accommodation 2 dinners
Sandboarding, berber party and more activities included
Free tourist guide last day (half day)
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Complete Itinerary

1

Cross High Atlas mountains via Col Tichka

2

Visit UNESCO site Ait Ben Haddou

3

Explore Dades Valley and Todra Gorges

4

Camel ride & overnight camp in Sahara

5

Berber music & sandboarding

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Hollywood of Morocco - Ouarzazate

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