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Marrakech to Merzouga tour: A 5-Day Sahara Road Trip Guide
your adventure awaits Marrakech to Merzouga tour : 5-Days Desert Tour Adventure
We have customized this trip of 5 days desert tour from Marrakech back to Marrakech via Ouarzazate and Merzouga desert, for travelers who interested to explore the sahara desert of Morocco with both sights of Rocky mountain and Sandy golden dunes of Erg chebbi in Merzouga.
During this 5 days tour from Marrakech you will visit as well the old kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate town and Gorges of Todra.
- Camel ride for sunset and sunrise, overnight in Tents
- Visit the UNESCO worlde heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou
- Take a short walks in Dades and Todra Gorges
Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi n'Tichka – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley
In the morning, we continue your Marrakech to Merzouga tour, we leave your accomandation to reach the High Atlas Mountains Route, driving Through Tizi n’Tichka Pass – 2260m Above Sea Level, Scenic photo stops along the picturesque mountain route.
Our next destination is the UNESCO World Heritage site Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco’s most famous filming location. This ancient fortified village has served as the backdrop for numerous Hollywood blockbusters including Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and Game of Thrones, This historic ksar (fortified village) dates back almost a thousand years and was once a major stop along the caravan route between Marrakech and the Sahara
After exploring the kasbah and enjoying lunch, we’ll journey along the famous Route of a Thousand Kasbahs to Dades Valley, stopping in the enchanting city of Kalaat M’Gouna. Known as Morocco’s Valley of Roses, this magical town is located about 90km from Ouarzazate where millions of Damascus roses paint the landscape pink each spring, Kalaat M’Gouna is most famous for its annual Rose Festival held every May. From this fragrant oasis, we’ll continue our scenic drive to Dades Valley for our overnight stay.
Day 2: DADES GORGE – TINEJDAD – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA
Morning departure to explore Todra Gorges a striking natural cliff-sided canyon in the eastern High Atlas Mountains near Tinghir city, featuring towering orange limestone cliffs that reach up to 400 meters (1,300 feet) high and palm oasis, we will Continue our Morocco desert tour to Erfoud, Morocco’s fossil capital, passing through traditional Berber villages of Tinejdad. Arrive at the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga for our Sahara desert adventure. You will Experience authentic camel trekking across golden sand dunes to witness breathtaking desert sunset views. Spend the night in traditional Berber desert camp under starlit skies. Includes dinner and overnight accommodation in nomadic tents among Merzouga’s towering sand dunes.
DAY 3: Around Merzouga – Desert Tour – Camel Trek & Overnight in Desert Camp
After breakfast on your Marrakech to Merzouga tour, we will start our journey around Erg-Chebbi sand dunes. We will visit Khamliya village where you will listen to African music (Gnawa) played by the people originally from black Africa, followed by a delicious lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon of your Marrakech to Merzouga Tour, you will start your Camel Trekking Adventure across the beautiful, unique orange-colored sand dunes to the desert camp.
This great experience allows you to feed your soul while enjoying the wonderful sunset from the middle of the dunes during your Marrakech to Merzouga Tour.
Dinner & overnight will be in the camp, with music played, and you can frolic on the sand dunes under zillions of stars on this unforgettable Marrakech to Merzouga Tour.
DAY 4: Merzouga – Ouarzazate
After breakfast, depart for Marrakech via the spectacular High Atlas Mountains route. Journey through the magnificent Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest river at 1,100 kilometers creating the world’s largest palm grove, a green corridor 200 kilometers long, This giant palm grove serves as a green lung in the desert, with cereals and vegetables growing under palm trees, dotted by charming Berber villages, before arriving at your Ouarzazate City accommodation. We will spend the night in Ouarzazate.
DAY 5: Ouarzazate – Marrakech
After breakfast, we will set off for Marrakech, passing through the spectacular High Atlas mountains.
Our journey will continue through the majestic Tizi N’Tichka Pass (2260m) over the High Atlas Mountains, before arriving at your accommodation in Marrakech, where the 5 days desert Marrakech to Merzouga tour end.
Tour Inclusions, Exclusions, and Map Overview
Included
Not Included
- Pick up in & drop off in your accommodation
- Transportation in a comfortable vehicle
- Driver / English Speaking/ guide during the tour
- Accommodation in hotels / riads with breakfast
- Access to Historical Sites and Amusement Parks
- Dinner unless otherwise indicated
- Tips/Personal expenses
Important:
Bear in mind that this is just an itinerary suggestion. If it doesn’t match what you’re looking for, please don’t hesitate to contact Morocco Family Vacation team, We will organize a different itinerary based on your preferences and your stay duration