3 Days tour Marrakech to Merzouga

We will start our day trip very early in the morning leaving Marrakech heading through the High Atlas Mountains, on the way we will cross the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass an elevation of 2,260 metres above sea level. We will stop for wide views at various points along the way and small Berber villages perched on the hills.

Our first main stop is the fortified kasbah village of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its spectacular mud-brick structures and film credentials. Following a guided tour and lunch at a nearby restaurant, we’ll proceed to Ouarzazate, ‘the Hollywood of Africa,’ where we can take a tour of the Atlas Film Studios or visit the highly rated Kasbah Taourirt.

Late in the afternoon, we continue to the Valley of Roses and Kalaat M’Gouna. Once in  Dades Valley. You will stay at a delightful guesthouse with canyon views, receive a homecooked Moroccan dinner, and sleep amidst the serene calm of the valley.

Following breakfast with a view, we head out to the dramatic Todra Gorges, a series of limestone canyons that climbers and photographers love. There’s time to take a walk between the high cliffs, sip coffee and breathe in the mountain-fresh air. From there, we plunge deeper into the desert, passing by Erfoud (which is famous for its fossil workshops and as a launching point to the Sahara). In the afternoon we will arrive at the edge of the dunes in Merzouga, where we will meet your camel caravan.

Start an unforgettable camel trek through the dunes until you reach the bivouac of ERG CHEBBI, guided by an experienced camel man. We arrive at a simple, yet comfortable, traditional Berber village located in between the dunes at sunset, casting the sands in golden and orange tones. Eat a traditional meal under the stars, and listen to local music and drumming around the fire. This mystical evening in the middle of the Sahara will be one of the highlights of your trip to Morocco!

Rise early and witness the serene sunrise as it emerges over the dunes–a tranquil and memorable sight. Have breakfast at the camp and mount your camels or have a 4×4 transfer back to the beginning point of the pickup and meet your driver, drive back to Marrakech. On the way back you will be passing through Alnif, Nkob and the lovely draa valley (known by its palme groves and traditional villages). In the late evening, we reach Marrakech and your guide will drop you off in your hotel or riad – end of your 3 days desert tour from Marrakech.