3-Day Shared Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert with Aït Ben Haddou, Todra Gorges and Erg Chebbi
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This three-day shared tour starts in Marrakech and includes about 72 hours of travel and activities. The route crosses the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi N'Tichka Pass. The group visits the Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, a recognized World Heritage Site, followed by a stop at the Todra Gorges, known for its rock formations. The first night is spent in a hotel near the Dades Gorges. On the second day, the tour continues to Merzouga, close to the Erg Chebbi dunes, where participants stay overnight in a luxury desert camp. Included in the desert stay is a camel ride at sunset and a traditional dinner served outdoors. Transport is provided in air-conditioned vehicles. The price covers breakfast and dinner, one night in a hotel near Dades, one night in a desert camp, camel ride, and air-conditioned transport. Lunches, entrance fees, and tips are not included.
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Departure time: 7:40 AM. Pick-up from the client's accommodation (riad or hotel). We cross the High Atlas Mountains: We will travel along the Tizi N'Tichka Pass (2260 m), enjoying breathtaking panoramic views of the mountainous landscapes and their traditional Berber villages.
120 min
Stop in Aït Ben Haddou: We will visit Aït Ben Haddou’s famous Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its appearances in films such as Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Time to enjoy a meal in this city known as "the desert gate".
120 min
Valley of Roses and Gorges of Dades: We will continue to the picturesque Rose Valley and reach the spectacular Dades Gorges, where erosion has formed unique landscapes of red rock.
780 min
Breakfast: Enjoy a traditional breakfast at the hotel. Exploration of the Todra Gorges: We will stop at the stunning Todra Gorges, a natural canyon with rock walls that reach 300 meters high, ideal for walking and taking memorable photos
20 min
Route to Merzouga: We will pass through Berber villages and the extensive palm grove of Tafilalet before reaching the Erg Chebbi Desert in Merzouga. Ride in dromedary: In the evening, we will take a dromedary ride to a luxurious camp located among the desert dunes. Enjoy the magical sunset over the golden dunes. Dinner and night in the camp: Relax under the starry sky in a fully equipped private tent with bath and shower. Take part in an evening with traditional Berber music around the bonfire.
840 min
Sunrise in the desert: Get up early to witness the spectacle of the sun emerging among the dunes. Breakfast: After sunrise, we will return to the village of Merzouga by dromedary or 4x4.
Return trip: We will cross villages, famous for its lush palm grove and its kasbahs. We will have time for lunch in Ouarzazate before continuing the trip.
60 min
Return to Marrakech: We will arrive in Marrakech around 19:00, finishing the tour as much as possible about your accommodation
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- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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