4-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Tour
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- Duration: 4 Days
- Departure: Marrakech
- Return Location: Marrakech
General Overview
The 4 days Morocco desert tour from Marrakech that we offer distinguishes itself from other available tours.
It unfolds as a captivating journey through diverse cities and Berber tribes, guiding you from Marrakech to Ouarzazate, Tinghir, and ultimately Merzouga—the gateway to the Sahara Desert.
Subsequently, the route leads through Rissani, Erfoud, and Dades before concluding the journey back to Marrakech.
Plan Of 4 Days Tour From Marrakech to Merzouga
Day 1: Marrakech → High Atlas → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate
-The program of 4-days to Merzouga begins from Marrakech at a specific point where you will go through the fabulous high Atlas mountains as well as Tizi n Tichka pass, a well-known mountain between Marrakech and Ouarzazate. You will have a break for pictures and relaxation before we take the road to Ouarzazate.
On the way to Ouarzazate, you will explore a well-known KASBAH classified by UNESCO as a world heritage. This KASBAH is well-known for being a unique place where many movie scenes are represented, for example, the mummy, Gladiator, and Alexander as well as the very famous series” Game of Thrones”.
After exploring this splendid place, You will have a break for lunch then drive to Boumaln, where you will spend a night and have your dinner.
Day 2: Ouarzazate → Dades Valley → Todra Gorges → Merzouga
After you eat breakfast on the second day of your program, Marrakech to Merzouga, you will be moving to Dades Valley, where you will open your eyes to the new landscape of Dades Gorges. Then, we will pick you up on the road to Tinghir, a small city in the southeast of Morocco, and Todgha Gorge, a clever river between two high mountains.
If you fancy the option of climbing, the chance is yours to enjoy and take the adventure. After this part, you will have a break for lunch in Tinjdad before you move on to the desert.
After a long way passing by small tribes and villages, you will arrive at the gate of the Sahara Desert. Your 4-day program of the Marrakech desert Tour includes some activities in Merzouga, such as switching to camels, crossing the sandy desert, and the magical sunset on the top of a high dune.
An attractive desert luxury camp is waiting for you at night in Merzouga; you will open to the new Berber drums music and dancing around the campfire. You will have dinner under the vast open sky of stars and sleep in the camp.
Day 3: Merzouga → Rissani → Erfoud → Boumalne Dades
Wake up early in the morning to see the stunning sunrise in the middle of the desert. After breakfast, you return on camels to Merzouga, where your transport awaits. We leave the desert to visit Rissani, Tafilalet’s old capital. Rissani remains an important regional trading center with a bustling souk.
We will visit a famous shop for fossils. Then we go to Tinghir through Touroug and Tinjdad. 5 km from Tinghir to Todra Gorge to enjoy the panoramic views of two high mountains and rivers, and you will have lunch there. Drive through Boumalne, where you will continue discovering new landscapes such as Monkey Fingers Rock formation. Finally, you will dine in Dades in your choice hotel.
Day 4: Dades Valley → Roses Valley → Marrakech
On the final day of your ”4-day desert journey from Marrakech”, we will visit the Rose Valley in Kelaat M’gouna. A Rose Festival is held each year. Locals sell rose-related items such as smells, flower oil, rose water, and makeup. Then we drove past additional Kasbahs, including Amridil Kasbah, which Skoura ordered beside his palm tree.
We arrived in Ouarzazate with plenty of time for lunch. Then we travel to Marrakech, passing via the Tizi-N-Tichka pass and the High Atlas Mountains. We will eventually drop you off at the lodging facility or the Marrakech airport. Your four-day tour from Marrakech has come to a close.
Included
- Private 4×4 vehicle or minibus with A/C
- English / Spanish speaking driver
- Night in Boumalne Dades
- Night in the desert camp
- Camel ride
- Breakfasts & dinners
- Fuel
Excluded
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Lunches
- Drinks
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FAQs
What is thе bеst timе to visit Morocco for a dеsеrt tour?
Thе idеal timе for a dеsеrt tour in Morocco is during thе coolеr months, from Octobеr to April, whеn tеmpеraturеs arе morе comfortablе for еxploration.
Which dеsеrt should I visit in Morocco?
Thе most famous dеsеrt in Morocco is thе Sahara Dеsеrt. Mеrzouga and Erg Chеbbi arе popular dеstinations known for thеir stunning dunеs and uniquе landscapеs.
How long doеs a typical dеsеrt tour in Morocco last?
Dеsеrt tours can vary in duration. A standard tour is around 3 to 4 days, allowing you to еxpеriеncе thе bеauty of thе dеsеrt and immеrsе yoursеlf in local culturе.
What activitiеs can I еxpеct during a dеsеrt tour?
Dеsеrt tours oftеn includе camеl ridеs, visits to traditional Bеrbеr villagеs, stargazing, and thе chancе to еxplorе anciеnt dеsеrt oasеs.
What should I pack for a dеsеrt tour?
Essеntials includе comfortablе clothing, a hat, sunglassеs, sunscrееn, and a scarf to protеct against thе dеsеrt sun. Nights can bе chilly, so bring layеrs.
