3 DAYS MARRAKECH DESERT TOUR TO MERZOUGA
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DAY 1: MARRAKECH – BOUMALNE DADES ( 06H00 DRIVE )
will start early in the morning. We depart Marrakech at 07h30 AM to
Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou through Tizi Ntichka pass and the high Atlas Mountains. Numerous stops will be made along the way. Visit the UNESCO world heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, which was also served as a set for various Hollywood blockbusters. We continue to Ouarzazate and visit Kasbah Taourirte before lunch ( At leisure ). In the afternoon, we drive to Boumalne Dades via the Valley of the Roses before before we reach our small hotel located in
Dades Valley.
Dinner and overnight.DAY 2: BOUMALNE DADES – MERZOUGA ( 4H00 DRIVE )After breakfast at your hotel in Dades Valley, our journey will start today with a drive along the road of 1001 Kasbahsto the oasis of Tighir, where we will deviate to a minor road driving along the river to Todgha canyons. After some time at leisure to enjoy the immensity of the huge cliffs, and lunch at a local café ( At leisure ), we continue early in the afternoon to to Rissani, famous for its dates market, and being a starting point of the ancient trading caravans crossing the Sahara desert to Tomboctou. After a quick stop, we will continue to Merzouga driving through some rocky desert landscape.
Upon arrival at the edge of Erg Chebbi dunes, we will meet our camel caravan, and ride our camels through the amazing color-changing sand dunes with the sunset in the horizon as a backdrop.
We reach our Sahara desert camp; nestled in the middle of nowhere; just before darkness. After some time to admire the sand dunes and the surrounding landscapes, get ready for a Moroccan dinner served under the stars next to the camp fire. Late at night, you local nomad hosts will be entertaining you with their drums.
PS: Should you wish to stay at a private tent with proper bedding, and freshen up at a private room in the lodge the following day in Merzouga before departure back to Marrakech, there is a supplement of 10,00 euros per person.
DAY 3: MERZOUGA – MARRAKECH ( 9H00 DRIVE )
After an early breakfast, and a camel ride back to the main road where you will meet your driver and vehicle and drive back to Ouarzazate. After some time at leisure for lunch, we carry on in the afternoon to Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains.
will end in Marrakech at about 19h00.
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will start early in the morning. We depart Marrakech at 07h30 AM to
Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou through Tizi Ntichka pass and the high Atlas Mountains. Numerous stops will be made along the way. Visit the UNESCO world heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, which was also served as a set for various Hollywood blockbusters. We continue to Ouarzazate and visit Kasbah Taourirte before lunch ( At leisure ). In the afternoon, we drive to Boumalne Dades via the Valley of the Roses before before we reach our small hotel located in
Dades Valley.
Dinner and overnight.DAY 2: BOUMALNE DADES – MERZOUGA ( 4H00 DRIVE )After breakfast at your hotel in Dades Valley, our journey will start today with a drive along the road of 1001 Kasbahsto the oasis of Tighir, where we will deviate to a minor road driving along the river to Todgha canyons. After some time at leisure to enjoy the immensity of the huge cliffs, and lunch at a local café ( At leisure ), we continue early in the afternoon to to Rissani, famous for its dates market, and being a starting point of the ancient trading caravans crossing the Sahara desert to Tomboctou. After a quick stop, we will continue to Merzouga driving through some rocky desert landscape.
Upon arrival at the edge of Erg Chebbi dunes, we will meet our camel caravan, and ride our camels through the amazing color-changing sand dunes with the sunset in the horizon as a backdrop.
We reach our Sahara desert camp; nestled in the middle of nowhere; just before darkness. After some time to admire the sand dunes and the surrounding landscapes, get ready for a Moroccan dinner served under the stars next to the camp fire. Late at night, you local nomad hosts will be entertaining you with their drums.
PS: Should you wish to stay at a private tent with proper bedding, and freshen up at a private room in the lodge the following day in Merzouga before departure back to Marrakech, there is a supplement of 10,00 euros per person.
DAY 3: MERZOUGA – MARRAKECH ( 9H00 DRIVE )
After an early breakfast, and a camel ride back to the main road where you will meet your driver and vehicle and drive back to Ouarzazate. After some time at leisure for lunch, we carry on in the afternoon to Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains.
will end in Marrakech at about 19h00.
Included
- Pick up from your Marrakech riad / hotel on the tour day ( or the closest accessible point to your riad
- A/C modern minibus driven by an English / French speaking driver / guide ( Maximum of 17 passengers
- First night in Dades Valley hotel including dinner and breakfast
- Second night at Erg Chebbi dunes desert camp including camel trekking, dinner and breakfast
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Not included
- Beverages
- Lunches on the way
- Optional local guide in Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou
- Personal expens
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Sunglasses
- Sun cream
- Hat
- Jeans or trousers for the camel trekking
- Camera & phone chargers.
- Warm clothes in winter season
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
65%
Aquatic
30%
Sport
15%
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