Desert trips from Marrakech to Merzouga sand dunes and camel ride 3 Days

Marrakech Trip Overview

Explore a scenic route from the High Atlas via the Tichka Pass at an altitude of 2260m. Visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and the old Kasbah of Talouet. Cross Ouarzazate, Valley of Roses, Todra Valley, and Dades Valley. Enjoy the big dunes of Merzouga by camel. Admire the fascinating sunrise and sunset at the Merzouga dunes. Discover the way of life of desert nomads. Spend a night in bivouac under the stars, after a traditional dinner around the fire.

Additional Info

Duration: 3 days
Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife



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Explore a scenic route from the High Atlas via the Tichka Pass at an altitude of 2260m. Visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and the old Kasbah of Talouet. Cross Ouarzazate, Valley of Roses, Todra Valley, and Dades Valley. Enjoy the big dunes of Merzouga by camel. Admire the fascinating sunrise and sunset at the Merzouga dunes. Discover the way of life of desert nomads. Spend a night in bivouac under the stars, after a traditional dinner around the fire.

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Ouarzazate – Roes Valley – Dades Gorges

Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
Visit this amazing fortified village to explore the amazing archeticture of the berber style
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Taourirt Kasbah, Avenue Mohammed V, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Visit the Taourirt Kasbah in the heart of Ouarzazate city to witness the huge old pacha palaces.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Roses Valley, El Kelaa M’gouna N10, El Kelaa M’gouna 45800 Morocco
Stop to visit the roses valley, famous by its annual festival of roses and visit the cooperative of roses products running by local women
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Dades Gorges, R704 Atlas Mountains, Boumalne Dades 45350 Morocco
We will spend the night in this amazing gorges and enjoy the beautiful landscpaes along the Dades valley
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hotel or Guesthouse in the Gorges

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Desert

Stop At: Gargantas del Todra, Tinerhir 45800 Morocco
Visit this beautiful great canyon in the Atlas Mountains in Todra valley, this attractive place and the paradise for the rock climbers
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Merzouga, Merzouga, Draa-Tafilalet
Enjoy an hour and a half of camel riding experience and spend a romantic night in the dunes of Erg Chebbi
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Desert camp

Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Draa Valley – Marrakech

Stop At: Rissani, Rissani, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Visit the biggest markets in Rissani and learn about the history of one of the oldest cities of Morocco
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Draa Valley, Zagora 45600 Morocco
Drive through the anti-atlas mountains to reach the draa valley, one of the largest palm grove in southern Morocco, visit the kasbah Tamnougalte
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.



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