6 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga “Erg Chebbi”

Highlights

• Starting your tour from the Red City of Marrakech and visit its sightseeing.
• 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 a desert camp.
• Visit the biggest traditional market of Rissani.
• End of your tour in Marrakech.

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Itinerary

• Day 1: Marrakech airport

  Your first day will be in Marrakech, where you will find our driver waiting for you outside the airport and will pick you up to your Riad/hotel, after resting, you will start your discovery adventure. you will discover the red city Marrakech, first of all you will meet our local English speaking guide who will help you discover Marrakech's magic, during your tour of the old Medina, which takes you through the bustling souks that form the city's center. You start visiting ” Bahia Palace ''. Bahia palace is one of the few Royal Palaces in Morocco that is open to the public. and then visit Saadian Tombs, and the ruined Badi Palace, as you could visit Le Jardin Secret, a classic Medina garden with an amazing courtyard, or Jardin Majorelle. The Koutoubia Mosque is off-limits to non-Muslims, but it is impressive to see the famous minaret of the building. And make some time to experience UNESCO world site JEMAA EL FNA square by night, where you can see the snake dancers, old Moroccan who tell stories and fortune-telling and countless small stalls selling food, drinks, carpets, leather and handicrafts. Dinner on your own and we will be there to recommend the good places. Accomodation at your Riad/hotel.

• Day 2: Marrakech – Tizi n’Tichka – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura – Roses valley – Dades Valley

  After breakfast. 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.

• Day 3: Boumalne Dades – Todgha Gorges- Erfoud – Merzouga

  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 at a restaurant in Todgha Gorges. After lunch continue your journey to the town of Erfoud, it is known as the “ Desert Gate ”. Reach Erg Chebbi, 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.

• Day 4: 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.

• Day 5: Merzouga – Rissani – 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 for the Red City of Marrakech, Arrive at the Riad/hotel. The end of our services.

• Day 6: Marrakech Airport

  After breakfast and check out from your accommodation. Leaving for the airport. Arrive at least two hours before your flight. End of our services.

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