4-Day Desert Tour through Mezrouga and Erg Chebbi From Marrakesh
Highlights
Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Merzouga, Dadès Gorges, Atlas Mountains
Locations Covered
Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Merzouga, Dadès Gorges, Atlas Mountains
trekking, camping, Desert
Private Tour
4 Days
Easy
English, French, German, Spanish
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish
Description
Embark on this 4-day tour to Mezrouga and Erg Chebbi and spend the night at a camp in the Sahara Desert. Next, visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Aït Benhaddou Kashbah and check out the desert oasis at Skoura. Travel the “Road of 1,000 Kashbahs” to the Todra Gorge. Then, climb aboard a camel for an unforgettable ride toward Erg Chebbi. Enjoy dinner and serenades of traditional music from local nomads. Ride your camel back to Mezrouga, heading through the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech.
Itinerary
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Day 1 : Marrakech - High Atlas - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Roses Valley - Dades Gorges
- After breakfast at the Riad, we will drive to Dades Gorges by crossing the High Atlas mountains and 'Tizi N'tichka' pass, which is the highest road pass in Morocco at 2260m altitude, where we will also stop for you at various panoramic views to take pictures.
- Then, we will visit one of the oldest beautiful Kasbahs in Morocco, called Ait Benhadou, a Kasbah of the 16th century recognised by Unesco.
- We will stay for lunch in a local restaurant.
- After that, we will continue our journey to Ouarzazate (The African Hollywood), where we will visit Atlas Studios of cinema and Taourirt Kasbah.
- Then we will move to the Roses Valley and through the way of 1000 Kasbahs.
Overnight and Dinner at Dades Valley in the Upper Gorges.
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Day 2 : Dades Gorges - Todra Gorges - Erfoud - Erg Chebbi - Merzouga - Camel Trek And Sunset
- After breakfast, we will drive to Todra Gorges (the Grand Moroccan Canyon), famous for rock climbing at its rock walls that rise to 300m in a narrow part.
- Here, you will have a walk to smell the fundamental nature of green agricultural lands and wide rivers.
- We will continue down to Erfoud, famous for its fossilised marbles, where you will have the opportunity to visit a workshop that produces Marble fossils.
- We will arrive in Merzouga in the evening. You will be welcomed with a cup of tea and a safe tent to prepare you to spend an excellent night in the nomad desert camp.
- You will have about 90 min of camel ride to cross the highest dunes in north Africa, while you enjoy the show of the sunset till you arrive at the Camp, you will have a private tent which is well equipped with mattresses, blankets, cushions, hot shower and also a private toilet.
- You will be served a delicious Moroccan dinner, and after that, you will gather around the fire to admire typical Berber music performed using drums under the sky full of stars.
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Day 3: Merzouga - Rissani – Alnif – Ouarzazate
- Perhaps make the most of your time in the desert with an early-morning walk over the dunes to enjoy the sunrise.
- After having breakfast, ride your camel back to Merzouga and meet your driver.
- There, hop back aboard your vehicle and head to Ouarzazate through Alnif, Tazzarine, Nkob, and the Draa Valley.
Overnight in the hotel with dinner.
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Day 4: Ouarzazate - Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
- After breakfast, we will head towards Marrakech through the High Atlas mountains.
- Arrive to the Hotel for check-in.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
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