- 5 Days Desert Discovery tour -

Immersion in the universe of big Dunes of Merzouga a population of nomads that we may have a chance to meet to share a moment .

Overview

Explore many parts of Morocco on this 5-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. Travel across southern Morocco through the High Atlas Mountains and get the chance to visit nomads who inhabit the caves near Todra Gorges. This tour allows you to travel at a more leisurely, relaxed pace as compared to shorter tours. The tour is suited for travelers who don’t want to spend long hours on the road as well as for families with kids.

Cancellation Policy

Flexible: Cancel up to 3 days in advance for a full refund

Spoken languages

frensh, english, spanish

Duration

5 days

Period

All year round

Trip grad

Moderate

itineraries

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura Palmz

Today, we pick you up from your Hotel in Marrakech, and start your Morocco desert trip from marrakech to Ait Ben haddou over the mountains of high Atlas passing through the Tizi N’tichka pass 2260 m, visit of tamdakht caves, lunch in a local home family. In the Afternoon we will drive to Ouarzazate and than to skoura palms. After that you will head to Kalaa M’gouna for a night. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Skoura Palm – Valley Of Roses – Dades Gorges – Tinghir – Todra Gorges

This morning after breakfast in the hotel, Leaving Kalaa Mgouna towards Todra Gorges. The journey continues through the Valley of Roses then cross the off-road with the possibility to visit nomad family living in caves. You will visit the dades gorges and see the rock formations. After that heading to Boulmane du Dades and have a break for lunch. In the afternoon we continue to Tinghir then to Todra Gorges to enjoy its marvelous views of Canyons. Dinner and overnight in Kasbah hotel.

Day 3: Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Erg Chebbi (Merzouga)

This morning, you will walk around the Palm Plantations and enjoy the panoramic views of Todra River. Later on, we drive toward Tinjedad for a lunch meal on a local restaurant. Later you will pass by several villages such us Touroug (Berber village) and El-Jarf before reaching Erfoud. You will visit a local fossil craft workshop. After that you will continue to the captivating dunes of Erg Chebbi, these dunes are called also Merzouga Dunes. Arrive to the hotel and get ready for a camel trek for an hour and half to enjoy the sunset. While on the back of your dromedary, you will continue to the camp or an overnight in traditional nomad tent. Dinner and spend the night in a bivouac in the middle of the dunes.

Day 4: Merzouga – Rissani – Alnif – N’Kob – Agdz – Ouarzazate

Wake up early morning to enjoy the sunrise on the top of the dune in the Sahara Desert then have your breakfast. After these beautiful moments, you will ride your camel back to the hotel where you can shower. Later on, we will drive back to Ouarzazate via Rissani, Alnif, N’kob, Agdz . you will have time to invetigate the souk of Rissani then drive to Alnif, home of trilobite. Later we continue to N’kob for lunch. After lunch we head toward Agdez and stop for a visit of Kasbah of Tamnaugalt situated on the palm groves of Daraa Valley. Later we will cross Ait saoun Mountains to reach Ouarzazate. Dinner and Overnight in a Hotel.

Day 5: Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – High Atlas Mounatins – Marrakech

Today after breakfast in the hotel. You will have time to visit the kasbah of Taourirt then another photo stop near the atlas film studios. After that you will visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and stop for lunch in a local restaurant in the village. In the Afternoon we will drive to the kasbah of Telouet and stop for a visit then we continue to the red city of Marrakech over the mountains of high Atlas passing through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 m in altitude). Arrival to Marrakech and Drop off in your accomodation.

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price

  • Group 1 person : On request
  •  Group 2 – 3 people : Euro/person
  •  Group 4 – 7 people : Euro/person
  •  Group 8 – 12 people : Euro/person

includes/ Excludes

Includes

  • Round-trip transfers from and to your hotel

  • Experienced driver-guide throughout the journey

  • Fuel, tolls, and entrance fees, including a visit to Ait Ben Haddou

  • 3 nights’ accommodation in hotels in the Dades Gorges with breakfast and dinner

  • 1 night in a Merzouga desert camp with breakfast and dinner

  • Camel trek experience in the Sahara (per person)

Excludes

  • Soft drink, Water & Lunch
  •  Personal travel insurance

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