Merzouga dunes Sahara desert tour – 3 days/2nightsMerzouga is ideally situated at 40km from Erfoud & 40km from Rissani, known by its magical & highest dunes in Moroccan Sahara desert, on the last few years, it became one of the most visited places in the southern Morocco combined with tours around the high Atlas Mountains or the imperial cities, it allow travellers to see the sun shine & sun set, we let you discover it yourselves on your own way.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate Dades Gorge.
After breakfast, pick up by our English speaking guide / driver, drive through Tizi n’Tichka pass (the limit between Western & Central High Atlas Mountains, stunning view over the Imouzzar & Taddart Berber villages as well as the zigzagging road of Tichka, continue via Telouet valley with a short visit of the Pach Glaoui’s Abandoned Kasbah, continue along Ounila valley to arrive to ait Benhadou, lunch and then visit the magical Ksars of this place, a real Moroccan & UNESCO world heritage, the place is known as a picture & movies spot, several international films have been shot in this place including the Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabie, the Mummy, Kundun & Alexander…(there are about 43 films in total which has used the place), enjoy the architecture of the building aged about 4 centuries, the place has been used as a trade center for the caravans coming from Toubouktou & heading to Marrakech the whole north of Morocco.After the visit continue via Ouazazate, optional visit to the movie studio (Moroccan Hollywood), drive along the way of 1000 Kasbah & pass through, Skoura & Kelaa Mgoun & Boumalen dades, arrival to Dades gorges.Overnight at the guest house.
Day 2 : Dades Gorge – Todra Gorge – Merzouga . 270km.
After breakfast and a short drive to Todra Gorge, hug rocks for climbers, passing via the magnicent palm oasis and visit inside of the gores, way back to the main road and drive through Tinghir, Tinjdade & Erfoud, optiona visit of the Marble factory, continue to Merzouga via Rissani the ancient capital of Tafilalte region, it was a former major caravan center, visit of the mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif the founder of Alaouite Dynasty of Morocco in 1631, continue to the town of Merzouga, welcome mint tea and then meet the camel leader to start 1.30hr camel ride to Erg chebbi dunes, enjoy the sunset on the way, overnight at the nomadic camp.
Day 3 : Erg Chebbi – Merzouga – Alnif – Tazzarine – Agdez – Ouarzazate – Marrakech. 565km.
Wake up early to enjoy the views of sunrise in the desert, after breakfast, join the Camels again to ride back by a different way over the dunes to return to our waiting vehicle at Merzouga, way through Alnif, Tazzarine & a part of the long Draa valley before arriving to Agdez and then continue to Marrakech via Ouarzazate & Tizi n’Tichka pass (2260m). arrival to Marrakech around 8pm.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS
SERVICES INCLUDED
After breakfast, pick up by our English speaking guide / driver, drive through Tizi n’Tichka pass (the limit between Western & Central High Atlas Mountains, stunning view over the Imouzzar & Taddart Berber villages as well as the zigzagging road of Tichka, continue via Telouet valley with a short visit of the Pach Glaoui’s Abandoned Kasbah, continue along Ounila valley to arrive to ait Benhadou, lunch and then visit the magical Ksars of this place, a real Moroccan & UNESCO world heritage, the place is known as a picture & movies spot, several international films have been shot in this place including the Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabie, the Mummy, Kundun & Alexander…(there are about 43 films in total which has used the place), enjoy the architecture of the building aged about 4 centuries, the place has been used as a trade center for the caravans coming from Toubouktou & heading to Marrakech the whole north of Morocco.After the visit continue via Ouazazate, optional visit to the movie studio (Moroccan Hollywood), drive along the way of 1000 Kasbah & pass through, Skoura & Kelaa Mgoun & Boumalen dades, arrival to Dades gorges.Overnight at the guest house.
Day 2 : Dades Gorge – Todra Gorge – Merzouga . 270km.
After breakfast and a short drive to Todra Gorge, hug rocks for climbers, passing via the magnicent palm oasis and visit inside of the gores, way back to the main road and drive through Tinghir, Tinjdade & Erfoud, optiona visit of the Marble factory, continue to Merzouga via Rissani the ancient capital of Tafilalte region, it was a former major caravan center, visit of the mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif the founder of Alaouite Dynasty of Morocco in 1631, continue to the town of Merzouga, welcome mint tea and then meet the camel leader to start 1.30hr camel ride to Erg chebbi dunes, enjoy the sunset on the way, overnight at the nomadic camp.
Day 3 : Erg Chebbi – Merzouga – Alnif – Tazzarine – Agdez – Ouarzazate – Marrakech. 565km.
Wake up early to enjoy the views of sunrise in the desert, after breakfast, join the Camels again to ride back by a different way over the dunes to return to our waiting vehicle at Merzouga, way through Alnif, Tazzarine & a part of the long Draa valley before arriving to Agdez and then continue to Marrakech via Ouarzazate & Tizi n’Tichka pass (2260m). arrival to Marrakech around 8pm.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS
- Duration: ................3 days /2 nights
- GRADE:.....................Easy.
- PERIOD: ..................All the year.
- PICK UP DETAILS:.................Pick up at 8am (from your hotel in Marrakech / Meeting point)
- DROP OFF DETAILS:.............6-7pm at the hotel / Meeting point (day 3)
- ACCOMMODATION: ............Riad Panorma / Riad Baylon / similar, Nomadic camp (Basic or luxury).
- FOOD & DRINKS:..................Fresh Salade & Hot meals Moroccan tagines will be provided in the restaurants.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- English speaking driver guide.
- Comfortable & AC vehicle (Gaz included)
- 2 nights Accommodation (including 1 night at the nomadic camp, possible upgrade to the luxury camp)
- Camel ride in Merzouga dunes.
- All meals (2 Breakfasts, 2 Evening Meals, 3 lunches)
- Travel Insurance
- Drinks
- Visit Fees
"Customer Reviews"
Outstanding tour - great value by Julia family
My friend and I booked the 3-day Express tour which took us to the mouth of the Sahara and up into the Atlas Mountains. I really can’t speak highly enough of the tour. Mustapha was very easy to communicate with and the tour was very well organised. Our driver Omar was excellent company and very knowledgeable about the areas we drove through. There were a couple of long drives but it was very pleasant and a great way to see a lot of the country. The Sahara leg of the tour wasn’t exactly in the middle of the desert, more the start of it but a lot of fun nevertheless. The camel ride and desert sunset/sunrise were highlights. The tents were spacious and comfortable and the food and service great. It’s clearly a purely touristic setup but not as cheesy as an experience like that could have been - we had a great time. Then off to the High Atlas! The Riad Jnane Imlil was lovely - very comfortable and excellent food. We spent a half day hiking on the final day followed by a local hammam and then back to Marrakesh. A truly memorable trip during which we were incredibly well looked after and managed to see more than you’d think possible in 3 days. A good combination of activity and relaxing. Huge thanks to Mustapha and his team for facilitating such a wonderful experience.
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My friend and I booked the 3-day Express tour which took us to the mouth of the Sahara and up into the Atlas Mountains. I really can’t speak highly enough of the tour. Mustapha was very easy to communicate with and the tour was very well organised. Our driver Omar was excellent company and very knowledgeable about the areas we drove through. There were a couple of long drives but it was very pleasant and a great way to see a lot of the country. The Sahara leg of the tour wasn’t exactly in the middle of the desert, more the start of it but a lot of fun nevertheless. The camel ride and desert sunset/sunrise were highlights. The tents were spacious and comfortable and the food and service great. It’s clearly a purely touristic setup but not as cheesy as an experience like that could have been - we had a great time. Then off to the High Atlas! The Riad Jnane Imlil was lovely - very comfortable and excellent food. We spent a half day hiking on the final day followed by a local hammam and then back to Marrakesh. A truly memorable trip during which we were incredibly well looked after and managed to see more than you’d think possible in 3 days. A good combination of activity and relaxing. Huge thanks to Mustapha and his team for facilitating such a wonderful experience.
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