3-day excursion in the Merzouga desert

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Valley of the Roses - Boumalne Dadès

  Meet in front of your hotel early in the morning. You will go from Marrakech to the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou via the Tizi n'Tichka pass and the High Atlas mountains. Numerous stops will be made along the way. You will visit the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site dating from the 11th century. It is a striking example of traditional southern Moroccan architecture, a picturesque site filled with emotions. After lunch in Ouarzazate, you will continue to the Valley of Roses to arrive at Boumalne Dades, where you will join your hotel. After a traditional dinner consisting of Berber dishes, you will spend the night in a hotel and enjoy a breathtaking view of the valley.

• day 2

  Boumalne Dadès - Todra Gorges - Erfoud - Merzouga Dunes

  After breakfast at the hotel, you will head towards the Todra Gorge, composed of high limestone cliffs carved over millennia. This wonderful site is also ideal for climbing enthusiasts. After lunch, your journey will continue towards the fascinating dunes of Merzouga. It is a village that marks the beginning of the Great Sahara. At this point, vehicles will be replaced by camels to enjoy a traditional 1.5-hour camel ride. You will cross the dunes and admire the sunset as well as the ever-changing colors. After a traditional dinner with Berber rhythms, you will spend the night under the stars in a nomad tent in the middle of the desert.

• day 3

  Merzouga - Drâa Valley - Ouarzazate - Marrakech

  Early in the morning, you will witness the sumptuous sunrise, full of beautiful contrasts, shadows, lights, and colors. After the traditional breakfast, you will return by camelback to Merzouga. You will continue your journey through the Draa Valley and the Berber village of Agdez to reach Ouarzazate and visit the Kasbah of Taourirte. It was built in the 17th century by the Glaoui tribe. Admire the exterior architecture of the monument, a sandcastle whose bronzed walls rise towards the sky and the crenellated towers at the different corners of the Kasbah. Crossing the Atlas Mountains, you will return to your accommodation in Marrakech, safely and comfortably.