4 DAYS TRIP FROM OUARZAZATE TO MERZOUGA DESERT
This 4 days trip from Ouarzazate to Merzouga desert is ideal for travellers who desire to visit the Sahara Desert at a slow and relaxed pace, It enables you to learn about the history, Berber culture, and beautiful landscapes of southern Morocco. Also driving across Arfoud, Erg chebbi dunes, Camel rides, Berber villages, Toudra and Dades gorges, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, The high Atlas mountains, Tizin’tichka pass and Marrakech.
Starting Point
Ouarzazate
Ending Point
Optional
Departure Point
Any Place In Ouarzazate
Style
Premium Private Tour
Duration
4 days / 3 night
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 4 DAYS TOUR FROM OUARZAZATE TO MERZOUGA DESERT
- Taking selfies in blue turbans and enjoying a sunset camel ride in the Erg Chebbi Dunes
- A night of Berber music and drumming around a fire camp
- Spending a beautiful night at the foot of the dunes in a luxury desert camp
- Walking along the river in the Toudgha Gorges and the Dades Valley, or going on a hike with a local guide
- Off-roading through the Valley of the Roses and the Road of 1000 Kasbahs
- Visiting Kasbah Amredhil’s small museum
- Exploring Ait Ben Haddou’s UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah and Kasbah Telouet
- Driving through the High Atlas Mountains and over the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, taking in the breathtaking scenery
ITINERARY OF THE 4 DAY DESERT TOUR FROM OUARZAZATE
DAY 1:
Ouarzazate - Rose Valley - Dades Valley - Todra Gorge - Sahara desert Merzouga
Your 4 days tour from Ouarzazate to Merzouga desert will start depart from Ouarzazate in the morning after breakfast.
Drive through the beautiful landscapes of the thousands Kasbah, passing by small villages and palm groves.
Continue the 4 days desert tour from Ouarzazate towards the Dades Gorges, where you’ll have lunch. After lunch, continue the drive through the palm-filled Skoura Oasis and the Valley of Roses, where the annual festive take place in every beginning of May, also consider the harvest time. Stop at the Todgha Gorge to enjoy a leisure walk under the stunning canyons that rises almost 300 meters altitude.
Arrive at Merzouga in the late afternoon. Getting ready to ride the camels into the heart of the desert to catch the magical sunset. After enjoyed a traditional Moroccan dinner at your desert camp, be ready for a short drumming party with local nomads; singing, dancing, sitting around the bonfire and much more.
Spend the night in a comfortable desert tent under the starry sky.
DAY 2:
Sahara Desert Merzouga tour
The following day of 4 days trip from Ouarzazate to Merzouga desert, We’ll get up early to catch the spectacular sunrise over the dunes returning to the camp for a shower. After breakfast, we will start our second day to Khamlia village to enjoy live Gnawa music, then continue on an off-road tour of sand dunes before stopping for tea with a family nomads in Berber tents, where you will discover a new way of life. Later on, we will venturing into the sand dunes for a short adventures with 4×4 car. After Lunch we will head to your hotel near by the sand dunes.
DAY 3 :
Merzouga - Dades Valley
The last day of our 4 Days trip from Ouarzazate to Merzouga desert, we recommended you to wake up early morning to catch the stunning sunrise.
After your fresh breakfast, we will leave the Sahara desert of Merzouga, heading to Rissani to take a walk at one of the oldest city in Morocco to see its traditional Markets and much more about it. Then we following the way to Dades Valley.
We will do a stop at Erfoud city to take a look at Fossils museum. Continuing our 4 days tour from Ouarzazate, with a stop for lunch on the way, then you will continue to Dades Valley, stopping to photograph the amazing rock formation known as the monkey feet. Drive through Dades Gorges, one of the most beautiful roads ending our day at the beautiful hotel overlooks at the river.
DAY 4 :
Dades Valley - Kasbah Ait Benhaddou - High Atlas Mountains - Marrakech
There will be more opportunities to explore the valley after breakfast. You then drive through the Valley of the Roses to Kel’aa M’gouna. Visit the organic cosmetics co-operatives and learn how the locals make rose-scented perfumes.
The journey continues to Skoura Oasis via the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. Visit the beautifully restored Kasbah Amredhil and stroll through its palm tree fields.
You arrive at Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou after a short drive. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has served as the setting for many Hollywood blockbusters, example “The Gladiator,” “Lawrence of Arabia,” and the popular television series “Game of Thrones.” you will have a chance to visit this Kasbah escorted by a guide. Lunch can be served at one of the local restaurants.
You continue your 4 days desert tour from Ouarzazate to Kasbah Telouet via the Ounila Valley. This kasbah was formerly a residential palace and is lavishly decorated with tiling and woodwork. You will arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon after crossing the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass. Your driver will drop you off at your hotel or airport. Here your amazing 4 days trip from Ouarzazate to Merzouga desert comes to the end.
INCLUDED & EXCLUDED IN 4 DAYS TOUR FROM OUARZAZATE TO MERZOUGA
- Private Transport AC Minibus with English speaking guide/driver.
- Pick up & Drop off at your accommodation.
- all the accommodatios, and 1 Night at the desert camp
- Camel trekking in the sahara Merzouga
- Stop at every place for photography
- Dinner & Breakfast
- Lunch.
- Drinks.
- Entrance fees, other personal expenses and gratuities.
GOOD TO KNOW ABOUT THIS 4 DAYS OUARZAZATE DESERT TOUR TO MERZOUGA
- It is possible to add an extra full day in the desert or to end this tour in another place.
- this 4 days trip from Ouarzazate to Merzouga desert can be tailored to be more personalized and unique.
- Quad bike & Buggies in the dunes can be excluded as an extra.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- You can always consult your driver about skipping some stops to spend more time elsewhere.
- These prices are subject to change based on the current exchange rate.
- To reserve the car, we require a 20% deposit of the total price.
- We accept PayPal, bank transfers in Europe, credit cards, and cash (USD, Euro, GBP or MAD)
- Children under the age of 12 receive a 25% discount, while children under the age of 5 are not charged.
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REVIEWS OF 4 DAYS TRIP FROM OUARZAZATE TO MERZOUGA DESERT
Reviews about our 4 days trip from Ouarzazate to Merzouga desert
Best Sahara desert tour Ever
My friends and I went to Morocco with To Morocco Travel and had a great time there thanks to our guides who did a brilliant job driving us to wonderful places. Also, we met other groups travelling like us and became good friends! Looking forward to schedule the next visit 🙂
Best desert trip ever
The best trip by far! I loved our tour with Hassan. He took us to all the must see attractions and he was very patient with us as we stopped by a few shops for souvenirs. Hassan also invited us to his house for tea! Super hospitable. He would definitely go back to Morocco again
Incredible trip to the desert of Merzouga
Unforgettable trip to the desert, the driver and guide showed us beautiful places, friendly and professional treatment. The camp between the dunes was wonderful, concert with the berebwres and delicious food. I recommend it 100%
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