- Duration / 2 Days - 1 Night
- Start / Marrakech
- End / Marrakech
OVERVIEW
Are you on time? Escape from the city of Marrakech by joining the 2- Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga and live an unforgettable experience under the stars.
Discover the magic of the Sahara desert as you cross the spectacular landscape of the High Atlas, visit kasbah of ait ben haddou and explore the fascinating dunes of Erg Chebbi. Enjoy a camel ride at sunset and spend a wonderful night in a luxury camp, surrounded by the tranquility of the desert and authentic Moroccan hospitality.
Itinerary 2- Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
Day 1: Marrakech - todgha valley - Merzouga Desert
Leave your Marrakech hotel or riad to depart at early morning, driving through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, the most elevated in North Africa. Take leisurely breaks to admire the panoramic vistas and snap photos throughout your scenic ride. Make a stop at the iconic Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has served as location to blockbusters such as Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia.
Proceed toward Ouarzazate, known extensively as the “Hollywood of Morocco” and cross over the Roses valley, Drive through the stunning Dades Valley, the dramatic Todghra Gorge and the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs.
Come late afternoon, you’ll hit the edge of the Sahara at Merzouga. Ride a camel with a camel caravan and ride in the Erg Chebbi golden dunes in time for sunset. Enter your desert camp for a dinner and live Berber music before an overnight in a traditional tent.
Overnight: Sahara Desert Camp in Merzouga (standard or luxury)
Meals:Dinner & breakfast
Activity: Camel ride + Sandboarding available
Day 2: Merzouga - Draa Valley – High Atlas Mountains -Marrakech
Your final day you Wake up early to see a glorious sunrise across the dunes. After breakfast, you can choose to ride camels or drive back to the village of Merzouga. Commence the return westward journey, through Rissani then to the south into the huge Draa Valley, the location of Morocco’s longest river and historic kasbahs surrounded by date palms.
Carry on, past Agdz and over the Anti-Atlas Mountains, to rejoin the High Atlas route. Take breaks to admire the views, stop for lunch on route. Take a return drive over Tizi-n-Tichka to finish in Marrakech by the evening, bringing your small group desert adventure to a fucking close.
.End of Tour: Drop-off in Marrakech
What’s Included In 2- Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
- Private Transportation
- Experienced English/Spanish-Speaking Driver/Guide
- Hotel Pickup And Drop-Off
- Night Accommodation In The Desert
- Camel Trek
- Sandboarding
- Dinner & breakfast
- Fuel and road tolls
What’s Not Included
- Lunches and drinks
- Personal expenses like tips
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities
- Entrance fees
Maps
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