3 days Marrakech desert itinerary:
DAY 1 : MARRAKECH – AIT BEN HADDOU – OUARZAZATE – DADES
3 days Marrakech desert tour departure: We collect you on the first morning of the tour either from your Marrakech accommodation or, if necessary, from the airport. Departing the city towards the High Atlas, we traverse the beautiful Tizi-N-Tichka mountain pass at a height of 2260 meters. Traveling further south, we will visit the famous kasbah of Ait Ben-Haddou (a UNESCO World Heritage site) where we can take lunch and refreshments. We continue in the direction of Ouarzazate (the “Hollywood of Morocco”), through the palm oasis of Skoura and the Valley of Roses before finally arriving at the Dades Valley. Here we will take a walking tour of the magnificent Dades Gorge and stay overnight at a comfortable hotel.
DAY 2 : DADES – TODRA GORGE – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart the Dades Valley with ample opportunity along the way to take photographs and admire the stunning panoramic views. Arriving at the beauty spot of Todra Gorge, we will stop to enjoy a coffee or typical mint tea before continuing south towards the oasis city of Erfoud (famous for its date palms and prehistoric fossils). From Erfoud, we journey on to Merzouga and the famous sand dunes of Erg Chebbi (the largest due system in Morocco). Here we swap four wheels for four legs as we camel-trek across the dunes to a typical Bedouin desert camp. Arriving in time to watch the sunset, we will spend an unforgettable night at the nomad encampment; a delicious traditional tajine dinner is provided before you are invited to enjoy traditional singing and dancing beneath the desert stars.
DAY 3 : MERZOUGA – RISSANI – DRAA VALLEY – MARRAKECH.
After watching the sun rise above the dunes and enjoying a nourishing breakfast, we leave the desert camp and trek back to the Merzouga hotel where we can shower and refresh. We depart Merzouga heading towards the desert town of Rissani, where we visit its famous and colorful souk market. We travel via the Draa Valley with plenty of opportunity to stop for photographs, refreshments or to admire the stunning scenery. We pass through the city of Agdz before crossing the mountains of the Anti-Atlas and finally arriving in Marrakech in the late evening where we can transfer you to your accommodation.
3 days tour gallery:
SERVICES INCLUDED:
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN 3 DAY DESERT TRIP:
• Collection from Marrakech (from your airport or hotel as required)
• Private transport by air-conditioned vehicle
• Fuel cost for the entire trip
• 3 nights accommodation (breakfast and dinner included)
• Experienced, multilingual guide/driver
• Camel excursion and desert camping in Merzouga
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN 3 DAY DESERT TRIP:
• Air travel to and from Morocco
• Lunches and drinks
• Entry fees to monuments/museums
The above itinerary is intended as a guideline only. We are happy to amend the schedule to suit your interests, budget, or travel dates. Please do not hesitate to contact us for free quotations and to discuss your requirements.