3 Days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

• Day 1: Travel from Marrakech to Ddaes Valley via Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah:

   In the morning around 8:00 AM, we will pick you up at Riad or Hotel where you stay in Marrakech, and we will start 3 days desert tour from Marrakech heading towards the south of Marrakech and the High Atlas crossing the mountain pass of Tizi N’Tichka, stops to enjoy the wonderful panoramic views to take pictures. Visit the women’s cooperative of Argan Oil, where we will discover the process of artisanal manufacturing, and we will explain the countless properties of Argan for the human body.

   From there we will continue to the south, turning off on a track of 6 km that leads to the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou we will have time for lunch and visit its spectacular Kasbah declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, in this unusual setting have been filmed many international films, such as Lawrence of Arabia, The Mummy, Gladiator and the Jewel of the Nile.

   After the visit, we will continue our 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Ouarzazate, also known as the Gateway to the Desert and “The Hollywood of Africa”. In the city, there are several movie studios including one of the largest in the world, the Atlas Studios, and from there we will continue to the palm grove of Skoura, an oasis planted in the twelfth century by the Almohad sultan Yaqub al-Mansur and composed of 700,000 palm trees and countless kasbahs.

   The Valley of the Roses is a support crop that is of great importance to the population. It is a substantial source of income during the flowering period of roses, which begins around April 10 and ends around May 20, depending on weather conditions. In the afternoon we will arrive at the Valley of Dades and stay in a hotel.

• Day 2: Dades Valley to Merzouga desert via Todra Gorges and Erfoud:

   On the second day of 3 days desert tour from Marrakech departs to the town of Tingher charming city, known for its magnificent palm groves, we will arrive at one of the most visited tourist places in Morocco, the impressive “Todra Gorges”, which has formed a gorge of vertical walls, of enormous proportions and great beauty, is the great paradise for climbers, and a unique place. Then continue the journey into the desert, passing through the village of Tinjdad, we will make the next stop for lunch in the Berber village of Touroug to reach the impressive Merzouga Dunes “Erg Chebbi”, where we will taste our traditional hospitality tea.

   After a short rest, before we leave in a camel caravan, we will leave the luggage in a safe place in a Hotel, during the ride with the camels, we will enjoy a magical sunset over the great dune, dinner and night in nomadic tents in the heart of the desert under a spectacular blanket of stars. After dinner, we will have the opportunity to play the drums and contemplate a starry sky in the dunes next to the camp.

• Day 3: From Merzouga desert back to Marrakech passing by Agdez and Draa Valley:

   Today it is time to wake up before dawn to watch the sunrise over the Great Dune. Return by camels to the lodge in Merzouga. we will have time to shower, and have breakfast, once ready we will start the 3 days desert tour from Marrakech back to Marrakech, crossing the arid and mysterious pre-desert landscapes, until we reach the Draa Valley, where we will make several stops to enjoy this beautiful valley that runs along the river of the same name.

  The Draa River is the longest river in Morocco, as it crosses the entire country, reaching Mauritania. We will cross the Anti-Atlas to reach Ouarzazate, where we will have lunch. In the afternoon we will cross the High Atlas and arrive in Marrakech around 18:00. Transfer to your Hotel or Riad, end of the trip and our services.