4-Day Morocco Tour with Camel Ride from Marrakech
Highlights
Marrakech, Merzouga, Ouarzazate, Aït Benhaddou, Atlas Mountains, Boumalne Dades, Dadès Gorges, Erg Chebbi, Rissani, Tinejdad, Tizi n'Tichka, Todgha Gorge
Locations Covered
Marrakech, Merzouga, Ouarzazate, Aït Benhaddou, Atlas Mountains, Boumalne Dades, Dadès Gorges, Erg Chebbi, Rissani, Tinejdad, Tizi n'Tichka, Todgha Gorge
cultural, historical, Desert
Group Tour
4 Days
Easy
Arabic, English
Description
Overlooking the Mediterranean, the Kingdom of Morocco is the largest oasis in the world. This 4-day tour will take you deep into the famous landscapes of the Rose Valley, Erg Dunes, and through several breathtakingly beautiful gorges into the heart of the country - the Draa Valley, surrounded by the High Atlas and Anti Atlas ranges. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou and explore the filming locations along its length. Enjoy a camel ride in Merzouga and experience an unforgettable night at a Berber Camp amidst the dunes.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Ait Ben Haddou and Valley of the Roses
- Pick-up from your place of stay (Riad or Hotel) in Marrakech and set out across the rugged scenery of the Dades Gorges, passing through Tizi-n-Tishka in the High Atlas Mountains.
Visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which has also been the backdrop for many well-known movies such as Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, and Alexander.
Enjoy a scrumptious lunch followed by an excursion to the beautiful natural landscapes and historical monuments of Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate.
Visit the famous El Kelaa des M'Gouna, also known as the Valley of the Roses and explore the Berber villages along Boumalene du Dades, where you will spend the night.
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Day 2: Camel Ride to Berber Village in Merzouga
From Boumalene Dades, head to Merzouga with your Moroccan guide/driver. On your way, you will pass through several Berber villages, including Tinghir, as well as through the Todra Gorge, where the cliffs are as high as 600m and only 10m wide.
Stop for lunch at either Tinjdad or Rissani, where you can sample the local speciality known as Berber pizza.
Make your way to Merzouga to begin your 90-minute camel trek, which will take you to a Berber camp in the middle of the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, the highest in North Africa. The camp consists of several comfortable Berber tents equipped with mattresses and linen, a restaurant, a kitchen and a 'natural' toilet.
The evening will consist of a lively dinner followed by entertainment provided by Berber drums around a campfire.
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Day 3: Journey from Merzouga to Ouarzazate
Before sunrise, wake up to climb the sand dunes and make the best of the fantastic photo opportunities.
Make your way back to the hotel for showers and breakfast before setting out for Ouarzazate. During your journey, you will pass through various picturesque sites such as Alnif, Tazzarine, Nkob, and the Draa Valley.
Spend the night in a guest house in Ouarzazate.
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Day 4: Ouarzazate to Marrakech
Enjoy a hearty breakfast and set out for the spectacular High Atlas Mountains
Transfer back to Marrakech, where you will be dropped off at your Riad/Hotel.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a group tour |
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