Description
Take a 4-day sightseeing tour from Ouarzazate to Marrakech with a visit in the Merzouga Desert. Enjoy camel rides, sandboarding, and Berber music while witnessing stunning sunsets and sunrises. Travel in a comfortable transport, staying in two hotels and one luxury camp with most meals included.
Take a 4-day trip from Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Merzouga. Explore Berber villages, Sahara Desert, Dades Gorges. Accommodations, most meals, and camel trekking are included. A family or friend trip means a more intimate experience.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Ouarzazate - Agdz - Merzouga.
Private trip to Merzouga desert from Ouarzazate for 4 days and 3 nights. This will start and end in Ouarzazate. The trip will start at 09:00 AM with private 4×4 vehicle transport, or minibus or minivan, depending on how many people are sharing the reservation. Our driver guide will pick you up from your accommodation, then toward Merzouga desert to spend two nights in Merzouga desert and one in Dades gorges.
Overnight in Hotel Dar Morocco or similar. with dinner and breakfast.
Day 2: Merzouga - Tour Around - Visit Nomads - Gnawa Music - Camel Trekking - Luxury Camp.
After your breakfast and well sleep, our trip start at 10:00AM the transport will be with a private 4WD vehicle, to visit the nomads behind sand dunes of Erg Chebbi, drink tea there under nomad tents, and explore how they live, We will do some rally over sand dunes for little time, later driver to the MiFi’s mountains where they still work mineral extraction, Then to Khamlia village where black people lives, playing Gnawa music it’s an African rhythm.After listening to the African music, we will move to the restaurant for lunch with Berber pizza. After lunch we will be back to the starting point of the trip, then relax a bit to start your Camel ride into the desert dunes, 1 hour riding to reach the luxury camp, Sandboard, Sunset, Dinner, Berber Music.
Day 3: Merzouga Desert - Ziz Valley - Todra Gorges - Dades Valley.
Woke up for sunrise in dunes near the camp, you come back to the camp for breakfast then you ride back the camels to Merzouga village, then we go to Rissani where we’ll visit the marketplace (market days: tuesday, thursday and saturday), we continue then to Erfoud then via Ziz Valley, with a stop for pictures, before starting our way to Touroug and Tinjdad palm groves. One hour later we’ll reach one of the best places of the High Atlas, the Todra Gorges. The course of the river has carved out cliff-sided canyon and it’s because of its beauty and the high rock sides that’s very popular among climbers. Free time to have lunch in this wonderful place. A short walk through the gorges is very advisable to better appreciate the beauty of the landscape. In the afternoon we continue to Boumalne Dades. Dinner. Hotel Ksar Sultan Dades or similar hotel of the same category.
Day 4: Dades Valley - Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - High Atlas - Marrakech.
After breakfast we can enjoy one of the better views of the Dades valley from one strategic look out in the mountains, from there we can appreciate the great number of kasbahs and the scenic characteristics of each one. After some stops to enjoy the “One thousand kasbahs road”. the Roses Valley and the big Skoura palm grove we’ll get to Ouarzazate to visit the Kasbah of Taourirt, old residence of the Glaoui or Marrakech pasha, then cinema studio in Ouarzazate, we will stop at ksar (fortified village) of Ait Ben Haddou where we will visit the famous Kasbah (declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986). Famous films have been shot in this spectacular stage, including Gladiator, The Mummy, The Jewel of the Nile, Free time for lunch in town. In the afternoon we start our way to Marrakech going through the mountain port of Tizi N’tichka. We’ll get to Marrakech about 6pm, then transfer to your hotel in Marrakech, End.
What's Included / Not Included
Included
Private Transport with Driver Guide
2 hotels 1 Luxury Camp, Camel Ride, Sandboarding
Sunset, Sunrise, Berber Music, Pick-up and drop-off
Local guide in Ait Ben Haddou
Desert Scarf, Tent with private bathroom
3 Dinners, 3 Breakfast, 1 lunch in Merzouga Desert
Not Included
Lunches
Drinks
Extra Things
- Frequently Asked Questions
Packing for Merzouga Desert?
Here’s your checklist:Comfortable clothing (loose, breathable, and layers for temperature changes)
Sturdy shoes or hiking boots
Sandals or flip-flops (for Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm)
Warm layers for evening (it can get chilly in December and January)
Personal hygiene items
Camera and charger (don’t miss the stunning views!)
Medications and a small first-aid kit
Cash and credit cards (some places might not accept cards)Don’t forget to check the weather forecast before you go!
How to confirm my reservation?
To confirm your reservation with us, I’ll need you to send us a deposit of 30% of the total cost via PayPal.
The rest of the payment will be paid in cash in your arrival to Merzouga desert. Either Euro or Dirhams.
This is a private tour or shared Tour?
This is a private tour, tailored just for you and your group. You’ll have a dedicated guide and transportation, so you can enjoy the experience at your own pace.If you’d like to share the experience with others, we can also arrange a small group tour. Just let me know your preference, and we’ll make it happen!
How many languages your guides speaks?
Our guides speak multiple languages, including: Arabic (native)
French (fluent)
Berber ( native)
English (fluent)
Spanish (fluent)
Italian (good)
A bit from several other languagesWe’ll make sure to assign a guide who speaks your preferred language, so you can fully enjoy the experience and ask any questions you may have.
How to meet our driver guide to start our tour?
We’ll arrange for you to meet your driver-guide at a designated location, usually at your hotel or a central meeting point. We’ll provide you with all the details, including the meeting time and location, in your confirmation email.Your driver-guide will be holding a sign with your name if you come from the airport, so you’ll easily spot them. They’ll be happy to assist with your luggage and get you settled for the adventure ahead!
How far is the camp by camels in Merzouga Desert?
The camel trek in Merzouga Desert typically takes you for one hour to reach the Erg Chebbi dunes.The camp is usually located inside the dunes, You’ll be treated to stunning views of the desert sunset and a warm welcome at the camp!
Is our tent private or shared at the camp?
Our luxury desert camp offers private tents, private bathroom with Hot water.
Each equipped with comfortable beds, linens, and amenities. You’ll have your own space to relax, unwind, and enjoy the desert tranquility.The tents are spacious and decorated with traditional Moroccan touches, giving you a unique and cozy atmosphere. You’ll have access to shared facilities including a dining area, sandboarding in the dunes, Berber music all within the camp.
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