Overview
Embark on a mesmerizing 4-day journey from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert, traversing the High Atlas Mountains, exploring the UNESCO World Heritage site Ait Ben Haddou, and travel through picturesque valleys. The adventure continues to Ouarzazate, Skoura, and the Rose Valley before a captivating overnight stay in the Dades Valley. Day two unfolds with a scenic drive to Todgha Gorges, followed by a camel trek through the dunes of Merzouga for a surreal sunset overnight at a private tent under the starry sky. The final day brings a sunrise spectacle, a visit to the vibrant traditional market of Rissani, and a picturesque drive through the thousands of Kasbahs Road to Marrakech where your desert adventure ends.
Highlights
- Starting your tour from the Red City of Marrakech
- Drive via the mesmerizing Tizi n’Tichka Road in the High Atlas
- Discover the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
- Enjoy the night at the beautiful Dades Valley
- Stroll over the impressive Todgha Gorges
- Deep into the beautiful golden Sahara desert of Merzouga
- Hike the high dunes of Erg Chebbi
- Experience camel trekking and a wonderful night under the starry sky
- Spend the night at your luxury tent
- Visit the biggest traditional market of Rissani
- End of your tour in Marrakech
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Itinerary
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Day 1 : Marrakech – Tizi n’Tichka – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura – Roses valley – Dades Valley
After breakfast, you will start your 4-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert at 07h30 in the morning from your riad or hotel. First of all, we will head to the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou through Tizi N'tichka which is located in the High Atlas Mountains with an altitude of 2,260 meters. Along the way you will observe a great series of colorful landscapes of the high Atlas mountains. Arrive at UNESCO World site ” Ait Benhaddou ”. It is a hilltop region largely unchanged since the eleventh century. There's one of Morocco's grandest Kasbahs, and the fortified village is a superb example of clay architecture. Among the numerous films and TV series in which the site has appeared, Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and Lawrence of Arabia. It was listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage in 1987. After the tour. We will drive to Ouarzazate (the Hollywood of Africa) and the Moroccan movie scene and production center. Then stop for lunch in a Moroccan traditional restaurant . After lunch, Continue the journey and arrive at the oasis of Skoura to visit the fortified Kasbah of Amridil; it is a historic fortified site at Skoura Oasis. Later Reach Kalaat M'gouna “ Roses valley”, it’s a village known for Roses production. where the festival of roses is held each year in this town.
Along the way of this tour, you will witness gorgeous villages called Ksours. Overnight and dinner at a hotel in Dades Valley.
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Day 2: Boumalne Dades – Todgha Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga “Erg Chebbi”
Wake up in the morning on one of the breathtaking views of the Mountains, after breakfast, then travel through the thousands of Kasbahs road to Todgha Gorges in Tinghir. Upon arrival, we will stop to walk along the river and admire huge walls changing color to reddish-brown as the day unfolds, forming a wonderful scenery. You will have your lunch at leisure in a restaurant of the Gorges. After lunch continue your journey to the town of Erfoud, it is known as the “ Desert Gate ”. Reach Erg Chebbi desert, and meet your caravan of camels.You will ride the camel to the famous Erg Chebbi dunes, you will hike and sit above the dunes for the breathtaking sunset before heading to your desert camp. The dunes are beautiful, especially when the evening light reflects off them and brings out the colors. Dinner and accommodation in a luxury camp. You will spend an authentic night, and enjoy the Drums music around an open fire.
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Day 3: Explore Merzouga area
After having your breakfast at your desert camp, you will start your desert adventure by exploring the area of Erg Chebbi desert. You will visit the village of Khamlia, a town of black people, some of whom are originally from Mali, to enjoy their music.Then continue our journey around Erg Chebbi to have tea with the nomads. We will visit the old mines, rock carvings, and also the old Fossils. And later you will try the local “pizza”. The journey will be by 4x4. Later get back to Erg Chebbi, you can try sand surfing and quad biking and breathtaking the amazing sunset before heading to your desert camp. Dinner and accommodation as previously.
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Day 4 : Merzouga – Rissani – Ouarzazate – Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
Today you should wake up early to not miss the panoramic sunrise and also to have pictures for souvenirs. Have breakfast at the camp then jump in the car and continue your journey. Leaving for the big market of Rissani, Rissani is a town located ( about 41 km from Sahara ) and has a big Market in the area. After exploring the market, we will drive via the same impressive road crossing Todgha Gorges. From there, we will continue through the Thousand Kasbahs Road by traveling outside of the Dades Valley. The next station is Ouarzazate and the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou which we have already explored. Continue
the journey to the Red City of Marrakech, Check in at the Riad/hotel. The end of our services.
