7 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
Arrival in Marrakech
Transfer from the airport to the riad according to your arrival time. If you arrive in the morning it's the time to visit the city as early as the first day, otherwise the actual visit of the city is postponed to return to Marrakech at the end of the tour, Dinner at local restaurant, accommodation in a riad and typical very romantic.
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Day 2
Marakech – Telouat – Ait Benhaddo – Ouarzazate.
After breakfast, departure to Ouarzazate passing by Tizi-n-Tichka, while enjoying some attractive views of the High Atlas Mountains also the Berber villages. stop for Lunch in oasis at Telouat, after you will have the opportunity to visit Telouat kasbah, situated by the family Glaoui dynasty then continue the road to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site : the exotic Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou. Before Arrival to Ouarzazate you can visit the Atlas studios which host the largest movie studios in the world such as Lawrence of Arabia, Jewel of the Nile , The Mummy, Gladiator and The Man Who Would Be King. Then having Dinner and spending night in the hotel or riad
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Day 3
Skoura – El Kelaa M’gouna – Boutghrar- Tinghir.
After breakfast, heading toward Tinghir, passing by Kasbah of Taourirt, then continue the road by crossing the beautiful oasis of the palm grove in Skoura, where you can see and visit the incredible Kasbah of Amerhidil. then to El Kelaa M’gouna (the valley of roses) where you will have your lunch, after that we drive you over the wonderful Pist “Mil Kasbah” which is accessible only on 4×4 passing by the amazing Berber villages such as “Boutaghrar” . Besides that you will have the opportunity to meet some Berber nomads whom are living in the grotto (caves). Then you will continue your road through the valley and gorges of Dades. Having dinner and Sleeping in a hotel or in guest house.
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Day 4
Gorges of Todra - Tinjdad - Arfoud - Merzouga.
After breakfast, you will begin your journey, with exploring the marvelous Todra gorges then to the next destination which is Tinghir where you can have walk between the gorgeous oasis palm trees .then heading toward Tinjdad and having lunch. after that we drive via Arfoud where you will discover the marble and fossils, later continue to Merzouga where the caravan of desert (camel) will be waiting for you for an adventure in Erg Chebbi dunes. You will spend the night in a bivouac (camp in the heart of the desert), tasting Berber food, listening to the drums in a starry night and sleeping in a traditional tent (camel hair tent) in calmness and tranquility.
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Day 5
Merzouga - Alnif - Tazarin - Draa valley - Ouarzazate.
The camel man (trekker) will wake you up to see the spectacular sunrise in the desert, later you will return to the camp to have your breakfast. we drive to Rissani through the Ksours and kasbahs of Tafilalet . Visiting the Zaouia of moulay Ali El-Charif, the mausoleum of the dynasty Glaoui founder, and have walk to discover the local market and traditoinal souks in Rissani .after that heading to Ourzazate via Alnif, Tazarin, Draa valley. Overnight in the hotel or riad with dinner and breakfast.
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Day 6
Ouarzazate – the pass of Tizi n’Tichka – Marrakech.
After Breakfast departure toward Marrakech by crossing the high Atlas mountain through the pass of Tizi n’Tichka. Stopping along the way and enjoying the wonderful surroundings then having lunch in a berber village called”Teddart” before your arrival to Marrakech. Dinner and breakfast in hotel or riad.
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Day 7
Marrakech
Transfer you to the Airport at your flight time.
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