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4 Days/3 Nights Trip From Marrakech to Merzouga



Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Dades gorges

Departure from Marrakech, Tizi-n-Tichka’s pass (2.260 mt), and the road to Ait Benhaddou; Berber villages on the way. Arrive in Ait Benhaddou and visit the Kasbah. Lunch. Skoura’s palm trees valley via Ouarzazate to follow. Visit the magnificent kasbah of Amridil. We will then head off towards the Roses’ valley at its many Berber villages. Dades gorges through Boumalne. Excursions to the gorges and meeting with local people and their herds. Overnight stay in a hotel by the gorges of Dades.

Day 2 : Dades gorges - Erfoud - Merzouga

After breakfast, we will be departing for Todra’s gorges, one hour away on foot along Tinghir’s valley. We will be heading towards Merzouga through Tinjdad, Erfoud, and its famous fossilized marbles. Rissani, the ancient capital of Tafilalet and Merzouga desert. Once we get to the feet of the dunes we will start our dromedary ride to reach the bivouac at the center of Erg Chebbi. We will then enjoy the sunset and mint tea sipping. Dinner and entertainment in the camp or under the starry night.

Day 3: Merzouga - Draa valley- Ouarzazate

Morning departure on 4X4 WD through Rissani (Alaouite dynasty cradle) and the immense Bougafer mountain. Lunch in N’Kob (first village on the way). Afternoon excursion on the one-thousand- kasbahs road (alongside the trail to enjoy the best part of Draa river valley). Arrive in Ouarzazate in the late evening. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 4: Ouarzazate - Taourirt - Marrakech

Breakfast and departure for Ouarzazate: visit the Kasbah of Taourirt and the cinema studios. Head off to the village of Merzgane and the village of Ighrem. Lunch break. Taddarte and way back to Marrakech across Tizi-n-Tichka’s pass. Late evening arrival to Marrakech.

INCLUDED :

  • Private trip.
  • Driver and English speaking guide.
  • Airport transfer (return).
  • Fuel.
  • 4x4 transport with air conditioning.
  • Specific visits in the tour.
  • Camel excursion and night in the desert tents.
  • Half board hotel (drinks not included).

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Flights
  • Drinks
  • Lunch
  • Entrance tickets