Marrakech to Merzouga Top 5-Day Tour
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5 days / 4 nights
From : Marrakech
Group : 5 - 10 people
End in : Marrakech
Overview of the 5 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
A 5-day Marrakech to Merzouga tour package that begins and finishes in enchanting Marrakech is truly a dream come true. As soon as you arrive, you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your flight arrival time, you could even have the chance to take a short tour of the city. The next day is dedicated to exploring the wonders of Marrakech. On the third day, you will travel south to the stunning Dades Valley, passing through the majestic High Atlas Mountains, the spectacular Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, and a variety of captivating Berber villages. On the fourth day, you will continue your journey to the south to reach the highest dunes in North Africa, Erg Chebbi. Here, you will have the opportunity to ride a camel and spend the night in a luxurious desert camp. On the fifth day, you will be taken to Ouarzazate, considered to be “Africa’s Hollywood.” En route, you will stop in Rissani, the largest and closest Souk (local market) to the desert, as well as Alnif Village, Nkob, Agdz, and Draa, Morocco’s largest valley. On the sixth day, you will explore the beauty of Ouarzazate before returning to Marrakech through the Atlas Mountains. On the seventh day, you will have some free time to explore Marrakech before departing for the airport. Additionally, we offer three options for upgrading your hotels and desert camps from standard to mid-range or luxurious. Don’t hesitate to contact us to customize a new tour from Marrakech to Merzouga.
Marrakech to Merzouga 5-Day Tour Highlights
- Take a tour of the captivating city of Marrakech
- Tour the majestic High Atlas Mountains
- Glimpse the awe-inspiring Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
- Meander through the picturesque gorges
- Experience the thrill of riding a camel in the dunes
- Spend a magical night in the Sahara
- Admire the beauty of the sun setting and rising over the dunes
- Explore Africa’s renowned Hollywood
Marrakech to Merzouga Tour plan
DAY 1: MARRAKECH ➔ THE ATLAS ➔ OUARZAZATE ➔ SKOURA ➔ DADES
On the first day of our Marrakech to Merzouga tour, we will pick you up in the morning and whisk you away to a world of exotic adventure and discovery. As we step out of the city limits and begin our ascent of the majestic High Atlas Mountains, we will come to Tizi N’Tichka Pass, a breathtaking 2260 meters in elevation. You’ll be awe-struck and captivated by the panoramic views of the Atlas and tiny Berber villages as you pause to take photographs. We will then journey to the renowned Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, located on a hill beside the lush Ounila River. This picturesque Kasbah is well known for having been the setting of a number of films, including The Man Who Would Be King, Jewel of the Nile, Jesus of Nazareth, Lawrence of Arabia, and The Mummy. You’ll be enchanted and enthralled by this bewitching sight. From here, we’ll continue our journey to Dades, winding our way through Skoura, Mgouna, Roses Valley, and a number of Berber villages. Everywhere you look, you’ll see the beauty of the Moroccan landscape, leaving you with lasting memories and dreams of a magical journey.
DAY 2: DADES ➔ TENGHIR ➔ TODRA ➔ ERFOUD ➔ MERZOUGA (ERG CHEBBI DESERT)
After a hearty breakfast in the hotel, make your way back through the lush valley to observe the stunning rock formation known as “the monkey toes”, as well as the still-standing 19th century Kasbah of Ait Yul. As you travel from the Dades valley to Tinrghir and the Todra valley, prepare to be amazed by the mesmerizing views of the old mud Berber villages perched atop the valley. Upon reaching the Gorge, you will be surrounded by towering red cliffs that reach up to 300m in height – a popular destination for rock climbers and adventurers. After exploring the Gorge, make your way to Erfoud and Rissani for lunch, before venturing to the village of Merzouga. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted with a refreshing glass of mint tea before checking into your accommodation, ready to begin your journey into the exotic and dreamy Moroccan desert.
DAY 3: MERZOUGA ➔ EL KHAMLIA ➔ M'FIS ➔ MERDANE ➔ MERZOUGA
On the third day of our journey from Marrakech to Merzouga, we will take a 4wd off-road desert safari and explore the vast, dune-filled landscape. Our first stop of the day is at the seasonal lake of Merzouga, surrounded by golden dunes and boasting an array of birds, such as flamingos. We will then move on to the village of Khamila, where the locals are originally from Sudan and Mali. Here, we will be welcomed with a cup of mint tea and the mesmerizing sounds of Gnawa music. As we venture further, we come across a panoramic view of the golden dunes on one side and the Algerian border on the other. Our journey continues through the black desert, marked by its volcanic rocks, to the Nomad families living in traditional Berber tents. Here, we get to meet the family members, learn about their daily routines, and savor a delicious cup of tea. Then, we will return to Merzouga for a mesmerizing camel ride through the dunes, culminating with a viewing of the sunset and the option to try sandboarding. After dinner, we will enjoy the magical atmosphere of traditional music around a bonfire, with a star-studded sky above us.
DAY 4: MERZOUGA ➔ RISSANI ➔ AGDZ ➔ DRAA VALLEY ➔ OUARZAZATE
On the 4th day Marrakech to Merzouga tour, we will embark on a wondrous journey to the captivating city of Ouarzazate, beginning our journey at the dramatic Tafilalt palm grove and market, a place of grandeur and history, as it was once the capital of the Alaouite sultans. As we travel through the majestic Anti-Atlas Mountains, we will be entranced by the beautiful sights of the endless rocky desert. We will then pass through the picturesque village of Alnif, known for its enchanting Henna gardens, the lush oasis of Nkob, located in the middle of nowhere, and the tiny village of Agdez, which lies at the edge of the Draa, the largest river in Morocco. Finally, as the sun sets, we will arrive in Ouarzazate, where we will stay for the evening, before continuing our journey.
DAY 5: OUARZAZATE ➔ AIT BEN HADDOU ➔ THE HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS ➔ MARRAKECH
On the last day of this majestic journey, we will embark on a breathtaking drive through the majestic Atlas Mountains, passing through the ancient Taourirt Kasbah and the world-renowned Ouarzazate film studios. As we make our way through the stunning scenery, we will be entranced by the rolling hills and snow-capped peaks that stretch before us, until we eventually arrive in the vibrant city of Marrakech. There we will spend our last night in this exotic destination before our tour from Marrakech to Merzouga ends and we must reluctantly bid farewell to this dreamy city.
What's Included :
- Pick-up from your hotel,riad Or airport
- Transportation by modern, air-conditioned vehicle
- English / Spanish -speaking driver/guide
- Camel trek in the dunes to watch the sunset and sunrise.( in sahara )
- Breakfast
- Dinner
What's not included
- Flights
- Lunch
- Typical Souvenir
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