Morocco Amazing Destination
3-Day Trip from Marrakech to Merzouga
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Tour Overview
Night in Dades Valley
Night in Merzouga (Berber Camp)
Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Benhaddou Kasbah – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley
Our journey begins after breakfast, crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi N'Tichka pass, offering panoramic views. We'll then travel south to the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its stunning architecture and as a filming location for movies like Gladiator and The Mummy.
After lunch, we continue to Ouarzazate, known as the 'city of Cinema' and home to a large solar power station. The name Ouarzazate means 'no noise'. We will also visit the Kasbah of the Glaoui, the former Pasha of Marrakech.
Our day concludes as we arrive in the Dades Gorges, where we will settle in for the night.
Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga – Camel Trek and Overnight in Berber Camp
After breakfast, we head towards the desert. Our adventure today will introduce us to the desert climate and different local traditions. We will visit the impressive Todra Gorges and then move on to Tinjdad village, where you can shop for traditional items.
We will pass through Erfoud, a town known for its fossils and date market. Finally, we reach Merzouga, a small town on the edge of the desert.
Here, you will embark on a camel trek to witness the sunset over the dunes and spend the night in an equipped Berber camp, enjoying traditional drum music under the stars.
Day 3: Merzouga Desert – Draa Valley – Anti Atlas Mountains – Ouarzazate to Marrakech
We wake up early to see the beautiful sunrise over the desert, then ride our camels back to Merzouga for breakfast. Today, we travel through small villages and Berber shops, with a stop in Zagora for lunch and exploration.
We will drive past Ouarzazate, the city of cinema, and have another chance to see the famous Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site. We will also see the Kasbah of the Glaoui.
Finally, we cross the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi N'Tichka pass to return to Marrakech, where the tour ends.
What's included
Transportation (air-conditioned vehicle)
Pick up and Drop off hotel/riad
Professional driver
Fuel
What's Not Included
Entrance fees to historical sites
Lunch and drinks
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