Marrakech, a former imperial city in western Morocco, and a major economic center home to mosques, palaces and gardens. The medina is a densely populated, fortified medieval city dating back to the Berber Empire, with intertwining maze-like alleys, where bustling souks (markets) sell traditional fabrics, pottery and jewelry. Symbol of the city, the minaret of the 12th century Koutoubia Moorish mosque is visible for miles.
Merzouga is a small Moroccan town located in the Sahara Desert, near the Algerian border. Merzouga opens onto Erg Chebbi, a huge expanse of sand dunes north of the city. To the west is Dayet Srji, a seasonal salt lake that is often dry in summer. When it fills up again, it attracts a wide variety of migratory and desert birds, including warblers, nightjars and, occasionally, flamingos.
| Destination | Merzouga Sahara Desert |
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| Depature | Yes Required |
| Departure Time | Marrakesh Airport |
| Return Time | 4 days desert tours |
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The 3 Days Safari Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Sahara Desert Dunes takes you through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, kasbahs, spice markets, and cities pulsing with energy. Walk the cliffs of Dades- Tadra Gorges and travel to each destination in the comfort of an air-conditioned private vehicle. Climb onto a camel and explore the edge of the Sahara before admiring the views from the heights of the Atlas Mountains. In Merzouga, you will see the first dunes, undisturbed sand hills, infinite spaces subject to the sun and wind. In turns their color become pink, ocher and reddish subject to the dazzling sun, they mesmerize the onlookers ... A divine show which calls for contemplation. The activities available in Merzouga Sahara Desert are up to the grandeur of the place. Hiking, Quad biking or camel riding, night in a Hotel at the dunes line or in bivouacs in Berber or luxury tents will make your experience unforgettable. At the heart of the Sahara, it is time for meditation and relaxation. Revel in the healing virtues of sand dunes. Take a dive and experience the healing powers of sand baths and let yourself be carried away by total feeling of well-being. Untouched by the constraints of time and space, alone in a silent and pure open land, Merzouga Sahara Desert is simply subjugating.
Pick up at 08am from your Riad or any point of your choice, starting your 3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Dunes, and crossing the Tizi N Tichka pass of the High Atlas Mountains(2260m) enjoying the mountainous road and the spectacular Berber villages, to reach the Unseco world heritage site "Ait benhaddou village", the fortified ksar with its beautiful Kasbahs. Ait Benhaddou has served as a natural scenery for many movie producers. You will go on a walk with a local guide crossing the river to the other side to discover The Ksar and climb to the top of the hill through the alleys of Ait-ben-Haddou, which is like rambling through the middle ages for an amazing view on the fertile Ounila river valley, surrounded by desertic landscape, and with the snow capped Atlas mounrtains as a background, the view from the top seems to encompasse the whole world. After Lunch we will continue to Dades Gorge via Ouarzazate and Skoura and the long valley of roses (the seasons of roses is in in late May). Upon arrival to Boumalne Dades, we will deviate into a secondary road heading up through Dades gorges. From here, we will enjoy beautiful Rock formations (Called the monkey feet) and fortified Kasbahs scenery along the Dades river, with the sunset as a backdrop. After a stop at the canyons for a drink or to admire the majestic scenery, we continue to our hotel. Dinner and overnight
Your 3 Days Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Dunes adventure continues after a traditional Breakfast , taking the road of 1000 kasbahs drive around the colourful Berber villages of the Dades valley, to get to Tineghir A beautiful valley of 15 km of date palms ending with spectacular Gorges, often used for rock climbing. The road to the Gorge of todghapasses green palmeraies and Berber villages, where we go on a trek along the canyons of about 300m high. Afterwards we will head to Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga Sahara Desert and you will have time for lunch in Tinjdad or Touroug, depending on your hunger-meter. Once you arrive to the dunes of Erg Chebbi, a small offroad takes you to the edge of the golden dunes where camels are waiting for you, the luggage will be loaded in an 4x4 car and transported to the camp, and you can enjoy a beautiful camel ride over the sand dunes and watch a majestic sahara sunset on your way to the camp. After reaching your destination, you will be greated with tea and smiles. You will be shown to your beautiful comfortable private tents equipped with ensuite bathrooms and showers to relax and settle before dinner time. After a delicious meal, fire will be lit and a festive ambiance takes over with musical plays by the staff and cameleers under the starry night of the desert !
An early wake up to enjoy the sunrise over the highest dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga one of the best moments of the desert, afterwards you will have breakfast in the camp, pack and go back either on camels or by 4x4 leaving the dunes behind. Back on the asphalt roads, you will drive to Marrakech through Alnif, Tazarine, Draa valley,Agdez and Ouarazazate. In Ourazazate we will have free time for lunch and a photo stop in front of the famous Taourirt Kasbah. Afterwards we will continue to Marrakech, where your Merzouga desert experience ends. Crossing again the Atlas Mountains and the Berber villages between Ouarzazate and Marrakech. Drop off at your accommodation.
