4 Days Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech To Merzouga
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Tour 4 Days Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech To Merzouga package, we will take you through Moroccan southern cities from Marrakech To Merzouga via the Sahara Desert and Valleys. This package is best for those who wanted to explore the rich heritage of Moroccon southern cities with leisure along with their Culture; this is one of the most popular tourist circuits in Morocco spending 1 night in Dades gorge, 2 nights in Merzouga including a night in the luxury desert camp between the golden dunes. Perfect 4 days trip plan of Morocco.
Tour 4 Days Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech To Merzouga
Ouarzazate city:
Ouarzazate is a city located in the southeastern part of Morocco. It serves as a gateway to the desert and is often referred to as the “Hollywood of Morocco” due to its film studios and the numerous movies and TV shows filmed in the area.
Dades Valley:
Dades Valley, also known as Dades Gorges, is a stunning valley located between the Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro range. It is famous for its dramatic rock formations, winding roads, and picturesque landscapes.
Todra gorges:
The gorge is a paradise for rock climbers, offering challenging routes with stunning views. Climbers from around the world come to test their skills on the sheer rock walls.
Erg Chebbi dunes:
Erg Chebbi is a spectacular sand dune formation located near the village of Merzouga. These iconic dunes are part of the Sahara Desert and are among the largest in Morocco.
Morocco Sahara Desert Tours
What is included in the tour price :
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- Private A/C Vehicle, fuel.
- Driver /Guide
- Hotels/Riads (Dinner & Breakfast)
- Free time to explore the Oasis with a local Guid, Breaks for photos,..Etc
- Camel trekking in desert
- Customized and flexible stops
Key Details of 4 days Trip :
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- Duration – 4 Days And 3 Nights.
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- Instant Confirmation
- Live Guide – (Optional)
- Pick-up service – Pick-up from anywhere in Marrakech
What You’ll Do in 4 days trip :
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- Enjoy the Road to the Desert (Berber villages – kasbahs – Atlas mountains – valleys).
- Camel trekking.
- nights in Luxury desert Camp.
- Dades valley Sightseeing.
- Let an experienced tour guide explain the glorious past of these cities.
- Luxury Transportation in your whole tour.
4 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Option 1 :
- Day 1: Marrakech to Dades Valley
- Depart from Marrakech in the morning, beginning the 4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert by crossing the High Atlas mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2260m).
- Visit Ait Benhaddou village, a fortified ksar with famous Kasbahs, used as a filming location for many movies.
- After lunch, continue to Dades Valley via Ouarzazate, Skoura palm grove, and the Valley of Roses.
- Overnight in Dades Valley, marking the first night of this 4 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga.
- Day 2: Dades Valley to Merzouga Sahara Desert
- After breakfast, explore Dades Gorges and follow the road of 1000 Kasbahs through colorful Berber villages.
- Reach Tineghir and explore its lush palm grove before trekking in the Todgha Gorge with 300m-high canyons.
- Continue the 4 days Marrakech to Merzouga tour to the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga Sahara Desert, stopping for lunch along the way.
- Arrive at the Erg Chebbi dunes and embark on a 1.5-hour camel ride at sunset to reach the camp in the oasis.
- Overnight in a bivouac at Merzouga Sahara dunes, either in nomadic tents or outside under the stars, with drumming alongside the camel drivers.
- Day 3: Merzouga Desert to Ouarzazate
- Wake up early to climb the sand dunes and watch a beautiful sunrise, one of the highlights of the 4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert.
- Ride camels back to the dune line, then shower and have breakfast at the hotel.
- Drive to Ouarzazate via Rissani, stopping to visit its traditional souks.
- Continue through the scenic Draa Valley with its extensive palm groves.
- Evening arrival and check-in at the hotel in Ouarzazate.
- Day 4: Ouarzazate to Marrakech
- Transfer to Ait Benhaddou village and visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site, an iconic ksar and one of the highlights of the 4 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga.
- Continue back to Marrakech, with drop-off at your chosen hotel/riad.
4 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Option 2 :
- Day 1: Marrakech to Dades Gorge
- Depart Marrakech, beginning the 4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert, heading south across the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260m).
- Take in scenic views of the Atlas Mountains and Berber villages along the way.
- Stop for lunch at a local eatery, then visit the iconic Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site featured in over 20 films.
- Continue the 4 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga through Ouarzazate to the Skoura oasis, surrounded by lush palm groves.
- Pass through the Valley of Roses, where roses bloom from April to May, leading to the annual Rose Festival on the second weekend in May.
- Arrive in Dades Gorge for dinner and overnight stay at your hotel.
- Day 2: Dades Gorge to Merzouga
- After breakfast, visit the Todra Gorges, a dramatic canyon with 200m-high rock walls, lined with palm trees and Berber villages.
- Enjoy lunch in the gorge, then continue toward Merzouga, located on the edge of the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, home to Morocco’s largest natural aquifer.
- Arrive in Merzouga, where you’ll have dinner and spend the night at your hotel, marking the midpoint of the 4 days Marrakech to Merzouga tour.
- Day 3: Merzouga Dunes and Merdane Oasis
- After a leisurely breakfast, visit the Merzouga oasis and travel to Khamlia village to meet locals and enjoy traditional Gnawa music.
- Continue to the nearby Mfis settlement, historically known for its coal and copper mines, then visit Berber households in Merdane village.
- In the afternoon, embark on a camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes, uncovering the beauty of the “sea of sand.”
- Make a stop at a serene oasis to admire the sunset, surrounded by the desert’s tranquility.
- Spend the night under the stars in luxury desert tents, experiencing a true 4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert adventure.
- Day 4: Merzouga to Marrakech
- Rise early to witness the sunrise over the dunes, a highlight of this 4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga.
- Ride camels back to the hotel for breakfast and a shower before the journey back to Marrakech, with drop-off at your hotel or riad.
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DepartureTour From Marrakech
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Departure TimePlease arrive by 08:00 AM for a prompt departure at 08:30 AM.
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Return TimeApproximately 18:30 PM.
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Included4 Days Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech To Merzouga
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Day 1 : Marrakech / Ouarzazate / Dades Valley
Meeting with your driver at 8:00 a.m. at your riad / hotel in Marrakech, departure from Marrakech for the Dades Valley through the Tizi-N-Tichka pass (2260 meters) in the High Atlas Mountains. Along the trip from Marrakech to Ouarzazate, you may enjoy the picturesque route, stunning landscapes of various colors, and Berber settlements. You will have free time here to see the historic Kasbah of Ouarzazate "Kasbah of Taourirt" and have lunch before continuing south to the Dadès Valley, passing through the valley of the roses and the beautiful oasis of the Skoura palm forest. In the Dades Valley, it is both day and night.
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Day 2: Dades / Gorges Of Todra / Merzouga (Erg Chebbi).
After breakfast, embark from your Dades Valley hotel about 8 a.m. and travel the 1000 kasbah route through the Dades Valley's beautiful Berber towns. Tineghir, with its magnificent palm grove and Jewish district, is 45 kilometers away. Continue to the Todra Gorge (Todgha), where you will have free time to stroll through the 300-meter-high canyons, a popular climbing destination. Then you'll go to the Erg Chebbi sand dunes in the Merzouga Sahara desert, stopping for lunch along the route before landing in Erfoud. Then we'll drive to Erg Chebbi's sand dunes. We travel farther into the desert till we come upon dunes in the midst of nothing. To get to the oasis where the camp is located, take a sunset camel ride. Spend the night at Merzouga's bivouac under the stars or outside under the nomad tents. With camel drivers, there will be a Berber performance and music. Dinner and an overnight stay in a desert camp.
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Day 3: Merzouga / Tazarine / Agdez / Zagora.
Early in the morning, you will be awakened by the dawn above the Erg Chebbi dunes, followed by breakfast in the camp, a camel walk, and a shower fast before returning to the accommodation at the dune line. We travel to Rissani, a small town in Morocco's sub-Saharan region, where we can visit a fossil workshop before continuing to the Draa Valley,traveling via lovely Berber settlements such as Tazarine and Nkob, resting in Nkob for lunch before continuing to Zagora via the Draa Valley and the Atlas' tiny volcanic summits Spend the night and eat at a bivouac or a hotel in Zagora.
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Day 4: Zagora / Ouarzazate / Ait Benhaddou / Telouet / Marrakech.
We depart after breakfast for Ouarzazate via the Draa Valley, stopping at Agdez to visit Kasbah Tamnougalt before continuing on to Ouarzazate. We may have a tour of the movie studios known as "Hollywood of Africa" here. Then we'll go to Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, a Pacha Laglaoui palace that was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. More than 20 films have used this Kasbah as a backdrop, including "Gladiator," "Indiana Jones," and "Lawrence of Arabia." Take a stroll to learn about the architecture of kasbahs created in the traditional Moroccan manner. By means of the High Atlas Pass and Tizi n'Tichka, we continue our journey to Marrakech. In the middle of the Atlas Mountains, we take a stop for lunch. Arrival at Marrakech in the late afternoon. We drop you off at your Hotel/Riad End of your 4 Days Tour from Marrakech To sahara desert.
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- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please note: due to the long distances, approximately 8 hours will be spent driving each day
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.