4 Days Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga
This tour is perfect for people wanting to see the best of Morocco under a tight schedule. Highlights include visiting the famous Ait Bennhadou Kasbah, The spectacular Draa Valley, sleeping under the stars in the Sahara, and wandering the amazing Todra Valley.
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Day 1
Marrakech – Kasbah Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate
We will pick you up from Marrakech at 8 am, before a 2 hour drive via the amazing Tizi N Tichka pass, with stops along the way for pictures, and a visit to Telouet and it’s ancient 17 century Kasbah. We will have lunch at a peaceful oasis with a Berber Folklore Show, before an hour and a half drive to Ait Benhadou Kasbah (an 11th Century Kasbah, UNESCO World Heritage Site), where will take a visit to the Atlas Studio. We will travel on to stay in a hotel overnight in Ourzazatte.
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Day 2
Ouarzazate – Draa valley – Alnif – Merzouga ( Erg Chebbi )
After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart at 9:00am for a 2 hours drive along the magical Drâa River, one of the longest rivers in Morocco. We will make stops at some beautiful Kasbahs and Berber villages along the enchanting Draa Valley, on our way to lunch in Alnif. After lunch we will drive on to Merzouga, where we will stop along the great sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. We will make a visit to the black Gnoua people, before a two hours camel ride through the stunning Saharan dunes. We will sleep overnight under a berber tent amongst the amazing scenery of the dunes.
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Day 3
Erg chebbi – Todra Gorges - Dades Gorges
After a spectacular sunrise and breakfast, we will ride the camels back to the Auberge l estoille des dunes where you will have time to take a shower and relax. We will then leave Merzouga to drive on to the amazing Todra Gorge. We will have lunch amongst the lush garden of the gorge, before driving on to the Dades Valley where we will spend the night in a hotel.
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Day 4
Dades Gorges – Rose Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazatte – Marrakech
After breakfast at the hotel and departure at 9:00am, we will drive via the Thousand Kasbahs Route, The Valley of Roses, and make a visit to Skoura Oasis with it’s authentic 17 century Kasbah. We will then make a visit to Taourirt Kasbah (the former residence of the Glaoui), and have lunch in Ourzazatte. We will then start the 4 hours drive via the incredible Tizi Ntichka pass back to Marrakech.
What is included :
- Pickup & drop off service
- Air-conditioned minivan or 4WD car
- English speaking driver
- Overnight accommodation in a traditional desert camp (private tents)
- Camel ride.
- Breakfast and dinner.
What is not included :
- Tips & personal expanses
- Soft & alcoholic drinks
- Travel insurance
- Lunch and Drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Shopping strops