Lalla Takerkoust Trip Overview
This desert tour from Marrakech to the dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga is one of the best routes for those who want to visit the deep desert of Morocco without wasting time driving long hours, especially on the third day . The visit is rich in landscapes, you will never be bored because you will be busy admiring one scene after another. The incredible change of scenery is astonishing: fertile atlas maps around Marrakech, passing through the High Atlas, then various panoramas of the valley and the oases, and finally, the Erg Chebbi sand dunes.
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Duration: 3 days
Starts: Lalla Takerkoust, Morocco
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lalla Takerkoust, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
This desert tour from Marrakech to the dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga is one of the best routes for those who want to visit the deep desert of Morocco without wasting time driving long hours, especially on the third day . The visit is rich in landscapes, you will never be bored because you will be busy admiring one scene after another. The incredible change of scenery is astonishing: fertile atlas maps around Marrakech, passing through the High Atlas, then various panoramas of the valley and the oases, and finally, the Erg Chebbi sand dunes.
Stop At: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Douar Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou 45000 Morocco
Aït-ben-Haddou is located in the Ounila valley, south of Télouet, fief of Glaoui, valley which was a traditional crossing point for caravans connecting Marrakech to the south of the Sahara
The village is presented as a set of earthen buildings surrounded by walls, the ksar, which is a type of traditional pre-Saharan habitat. The houses are grouped together inside its defensive walls reinforced by corner towers. Some of its dwellings appear to be small castles with their tall towers decorated with patterns in raw brick. The oldest constructions date from the 17th century. The site would also have been one of the many counters on the trade route that linked Saharan Africa to Marrakech – you can still see a fondouk (caravanserai) there.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
Located at 1,150 meters above sea level, at the confluence of the Dadès and Imini wadis forming the Drâa, it is the main urban center of the valley of this river.
The agglomeration of Grand-Ouarzazate is extended on the south side of the wadi by the village of Tabount – sometimes called “Ouarzazate-Sud” – which is part, like the kasbah of Tifoultoute, of the rural commune of Tarmigt. It is the ‘one of the most popular Moroccan sites by directors from around the world. Besides the landscapes, one of the cinematographic assets of this place is the quality of the light, with a bright sun on average 300 days per year7. In the 1960s, Ouarzazate began to become a very popular filming location for film makers7 and established its popularity with the production of Lawrence of Arabia in 1962, filmed in particular on the site of Aït-ben-Haddou, a small village nearby. Ouarzazate having subsequently been listed as a World Heritage Site. The film sets are reused, abandoned or valued as tourist heritage
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Dades Gorges, R704 Atlas Mountains, Boumalne Dades 45350 Morocco
The Dades Gorges Valley, 25 km long, is one of the most interesting in southern Morocco. It is located between Boumalne and Imdiazen. The landscapes are splendid, the dwellings merge with the rock and the Dades wadi unwinds gently from the high limestone plateaus. Do not miss the hour of the setting sun: the Dades gorges bear witness to all their magic.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Merzouga, Merzouga, Draa-Tafilalet
After the sumptuous sunrise, take part in a typical breakfast and turn on a camel towards Merzouga. Admire the beautiful landscapes of the Sahara, oiasis, palm groves and green valleys … Return to Marrakech.
Duration: 12 hours
