3 Days Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
3 DAYS Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, Presented to you by Prime Morocco Tours.
3 Days Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
3-Day Morocco Tour from Marrakech Overview
Discover the beauty and culture of Morocco on a captivating three-day tour starting from Marrakech. As we venture into the High Atlas Mountains, we’ll witness breathtaking landscapes and stop at the historic village of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Our journey continues through the scenic Dades Valley, where we’ll spend the night immersed in the charm of Amazigh villages. Day two takes us through the stunning Todra Valley and into the Sahara Desert, where we’ll enjoy a camel ride and overnight stay under the stars. On our final day, we’ll watch the sunrise over the dunes before returning to Marrakech, passing through picturesque villages along the way. Join us for an unforgettable exploration of Morocco’s natural wonders and cultural treasures.
Highlights of the 3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
- Drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi N’Tichka pass
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
- Enjoy lunch in Ait Ben Haddou village
- Explore the picturesque Dades Valley
- Overnight stay in the Dades Valley
- Traverse the Dades Valley, admiring rock formations and historic Kasbahs
- Journey through the Todra Valley with its stunning red cliffs
- Lunch stop in Rissani or Erfoud
- Arrive in Merzouga, known for its golden sand dunes
- Camel ride into the Sahara Desert to reach the desert camp
- Overnight stay in a traditional Amazigh tent under the desert stars
- Wake up early to witness the sunrise over the dunes
- Return to the village for breakfast and a shower
- Journey back to Marrakech, passing through diverse landscapes and villages
- Stop for lunch in one of the charming villages en route
- Arrive in Marrakech, concluding the tour
Program: 3 Days Morocco Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
Day 1: Marrakech – Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Roses &Dades Valley
The three-day tour will start from Marrakesh where we will meet first time; this city was an old capital of Morocco’s ancient monarchs, and it is named the capital of the Maghreb Union. At 8 am we will drive through the High Atlas Mountains which is known by the highest top in Morocco 4,167m named Toubkal go Through the Tizi N’Tichka passage on the mountain and enjoy the various landscape views. On the route, we will have a break for tea with mint or coffee at one of the Amazigh Hamlets. The next break will be at Ait Ben Hadou village to visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Hadou; an old building that is for collective living, this Kasbah was nominated as a UNESCO Heritage in 1987. This Kasbah and the region, in general, are very important for the industry of filmmaking (famous movies like The Man Who Would Be King in 1975 and many others) it is also a fortress on the Salt Road where caravans from different regions came to buy slaves, gold, ivory, and salt. Here we will enjoy the lunchtime special food of the region. Then we will continue the path towards the Dades Valley, through the Kalaat Magouna; a town known for its thousands of hectares of roses you can admire on May, Skoura Amazigh villages surrounding the valley of Dades; this valley which is shaped in a form of gorges long time ago, here we can spend the first night.
Day 2:Dades – Todra Gorges – El Jorf – Erfoud – Merzouga (Night in Erg Chebbi Desert)
The following day after your breakfast meal. The caravan will continue the road through the valley admiring the amazing rock formation ( the monkey toes) and the integration of the Kasbahs within the beautiful nature to name but a few of the amazing Kasbah of AitYul from the 19th century. Entering Tinrghir region and the Todra Valley and its panoramic landscape view and surrounding Amazigh villages. In the Todra Valley, we will have a walk through the river with its amazing 300m high red cliff which is a favorite destination for many rock-limbers to practice this sport. Lunchtime will be served either in Rissani or Erfoud; two town oases in the Sahara, before leaving for Merzouga the village of the golden sand where you will be welcomed with tea with mint then check in a Hotel and leave ride camels to the camp in the desert to enjoy the sunrise and spend the night under the Amazigh tent
Day 3: Merzouga Desert- Alnif – N’kob – Agdz – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
In the early morning, our guide will wake up you very early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise shining over the golden sand of Mezouga. A few minutes later you will ride back to the auberge at the village to take a fresh shower and a tasty breakfast. Then you will take the route towards Marrakech passing through many different landscapes and villages you may stop for lunch when it is time at one of those villages. Arriving in Marrakech you will be taken to your place of stay which will be the end of our services.