Embark on a 4-day adventure through the Moroccan desert, exploring Berber culture, historical sites, and breathtaking landscapes. Camp in the Merzouga Desert, visit Ait Ben Haddou, and experience the Hollywood of Africa in Ouarzazate.
Embark on a 4-day adventure through the Moroccan desert, exploring Berber culture, historical sites, and breathtaking landscapes. Camp in the Merzouga Desert, visit Ait Ben Haddou, and experience the Hollywood of Africa in Ouarzazate.
Marrakech –> N’Tichka Pass –> Ait Ben Haddou –> Dades Valley
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou - Begin your journey with a pick-up from your Hotel/Riad in Marrakech, heading towards the Dades Valley via the Tizi N’Tichka Pass and the High Atlas Mountains. Delight in the breathtaking landscapes and captivating views of the Berber villages. In Ouarzazate,…
Marrakech –> N’Tichka Pass –> Ait Ben Haddou –> Dades Valley
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou - Begin your journey with a pick-up from your Hotel/Riad in Marrakech, heading towards the Dades Valley via the Tizi N’Tichka Pass and the High Atlas Mountains. Delight in the breathtaking landscapes and captivating views of the Berber villages. In Ouarzazate, explore the Kasbah Taourirt, renowned as one of the most stunning Kasbahs in the region. Enjoy lunch by the Kasbah and continue along the road of “the Thousand Kasbahs,” offering numerous opportunities for photography of nature and local life. Stop at Skoura in the Birds Valley to admire the 18th-century Kasbah of Ameridhil. Visit Kalaat Mgouna, celebrated for its roses and the annual Festival during the May rose harvest. Proceed through Dades Valley, marveling at the majestic sand castles and the unique rock formations known as “monkey toes.” Overnight stay at your Hotel or Riad with Half-board (HB).
Dades Valley –> Todra Gorge –> Merzouga
Gargantas del Todra - Enjoy breakfast at your Riad or Hotel. Travel through Dades Valley towards Tinrghir and the Todra valley, taking in panoramic views of the ancient mud Berber villages overlooking the valley. At Todra Gorge, walk beneath the towering 300m high red cliffs, a popular spot for rock-climbers. Opt for a 1-hour hike within the valley. Continue to Erfoud and then to the village of Merzouga, where your camel awaits. Revel in the beauty of the Sahara Desert and the sunset over the sand dunes. Dine in front of the camp, where you will spend your first night under canvas or the stars, as you prefer. Overnight at the desert camp with dinner included.
Merzouga –> Ouarzazate
Musee Theatre Memoire de Ouarzazate - Witness a stunning sunrise in the Sahara Desert and savor a traditional Moroccan breakfast at your desert camp. Camel trek back to the village of Merzouga, enjoying the magnificent view of Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Breakfast at your Riad. Visit the village of the Gnawa people, originally brought as slaves from Sudan, to experience their music and way of life. Depart for Rissani, a traditional Moroccan town where most women are veiled and men wear hoods. Continue towards Agdez, passing through Alnif and Tazzarine before reaching the Draa Valley at the edge of the Atlas Mountains. Overnight stay at your Hotel or Riad with Half-board (HB).
Ouarzazate –> Telouet Kasbah –> Marrakech
Telouet Kasbah - Enjoy breakfast at your Riad. Begin the journey to Marrakech via the largest Kasbah in Morocco, crossing the Atlas Mountains. Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, the largest Kasbah in Morocco and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Travel through the Ounilla valley to Kasbah Telouet, where you will enjoy panoramic views and a scenic, moon-like landscape. Kasbah Telouet is historically significant for the trading caravans led by T-Hami El Glaoui’s ancestors in the late 19th century. Continue through Tizi N’Tichka Pass over the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech, where the tour concludes at your accommodation.
- On-board WiFi
- Dinner
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Camel Trek and Overnight Desert Camp
- English Speaking Driver/Guide
- Half-Board Accommodations - Breakfast & Dinner
- On-board WiFi
- Dinner
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Camel Trek and Overnight Desert Camp
- English Speaking Driver/Guide
- Half-Board Accommodations - Breakfast & Dinner
- Lunch and Drinks
- Gratuities
- Airfare and Travel Insurance
- Lunch and Drinks
- Gratuities
- Airfare and Travel Insurance
This 4-day journey from Marrakech to the Merzouga Desert and back offers an immersive experience into the Berber Nomads’ culture and the broader Moroccan culture. Enjoy breathtaking landscapes, explore historical Kasbahs, visit the Dades Gorge and Toudra Gorge, and embark on a camel trek with an overnight stay in the Sahara Desert.
Camp in the Merzouga…
This 4-day journey from Marrakech to the Merzouga Desert and back offers an immersive experience into the Berber Nomads’ culture and the broader Moroccan culture. Enjoy breathtaking landscapes, explore historical Kasbahs, visit the Dades Gorge and Toudra Gorge, and embark on a camel trek with an overnight stay in the Sahara Desert.
Camp in the Merzouga Desert and enjoy a Camel Trek.
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou.
Discover Ouarzazate, known as “The Hollywood of Africa.”
Experience a Camel Ride and Overnight Stay in the Sahara Desert.
Marvel at the Stunning Views of the High Atlas Mountains.
The itinerary is based on 3-star accommodations. However, it is entirely flexible, and assistance is available to help choose the best option for your preferences and budget. As with all tours, if time constraints prevent you from taking the full tour, it can be customized to fit the duration of your vacation.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
