Private Tour

From Marrakech to Merzouga Private 4 Days Luxury Desert Tour

Overview

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English

French

4 days

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An individualized and comfortable private tour. From Marrakech you will cross the mountains of the High Atlas and the Berber villages with houses made of stone and mud bricks; the itinerary takes you to the valley of 1000 Kasbahs with typical mud constructions and fantastic oases. From the valley of the roses you reach the valley of the Dades and the Todra with its magnificent gorges. Finally you reach the desert of Merzouga and the great dunes of Erg Chebbi. On a trip with the dromedaries you can enjoy the sunset in the dunes and the nomadic hospitality and overnight stay in the desert guarantee a unique and unforgettable experience. Through the magnificent oases of the Draa Valley the fourth day returns to Marrakech.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Day 1

Marrakesh – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Valley of 1000 Kasbahs – Rosevalley- Dades gorge

Accommodations

overnight Kasbah Didis (or similar) Dades

Food and Drinks

DINNER

Dinner

Harira (soup) or salad, Tajine with beef/chicken and vegetables, bread, fruit/desert. Vegetarian food on request.

Ait Ben Haddou

Our trip will take us through the High Atlas mountains by way of the historic Tizi-n-Tichka pass. With an elevation of 2,260 meters the size and beauty of the mountains cannot be overstated. This pass is also dotted with ancient oak woods, walnut groves, traditional Berber villages and picturesque valley pastures complete with roaming free range goats and sheep. The mountain pass opens into a high desert lunar landscape that is home to Ait Benhaddou, where we will stop for lunch. This UNESCO protected medina has been featured in such films as Lawrence of Arabia, Jesus of Nazareth and The Gladiator. Stopp for lunch and visit of the Ksar

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Skoura

Skoura and the Valley of 1000 Kasbahs. Kasbahs are ancient castles or strongholds. The road you travel along may be paved today, but 1000 years ago it was just a path full of traders going to and from Europe. These Kasbahs offered a safe place to conduct business and spend the night in safety. Visit Kasbah Amridil.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Dades Gorges

We then travel through Skoura and Kelaa M’Gouna an area known for both roses and its handcrafted daggersThen through the lush Dades Valley. Here you will stay in a Moroccan Riad bed and breakfast, complete with tea service and full dinner.

10 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 2

Todra gorge – Erfoud –Merzouga – dunes of Erg Chebbi (camel riding)

Accommodations

overnight in a private tent in the luxury desert camp Sahara Garden or similar

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

fresh bread/cake/pancake, butter, jam, honey, eggs, coffee, tea and organge juice

DINNER

Dinner

Harira (soup) or salad, Tajine with beef/chicken and vegetables, bread, fruit/desert. Vegetarian food on request.

Todra Gorge

After breakfast we set off to the Todra Gorge. This marvel of geography with cliffs of ping and gray reaching the sky cannot be overstated. It’s a wonderful spot for a break and peaceful walk.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Merzouga Desert

From here we travel to the near by village of Erfoud for lunch. This area is home to centuries old horizontal wells called Qauah, that once irrigated the desert. After lunch we set out for Merzouga and the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Here you will admire the gilded pink dunes from the saddle of a dromedary passing effortlessly through the sand. The Chebbi dunes are continuously changing and moving, reaching a height of 160 meters. The evening will be spent in a luxury camp enjoying first class Berber hospitality. Complete with the traditional mint tea ritual, dinner and music topped off with star gazing in the vast desert sky.

10 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 3

Rissani - Nkob – Draávalley – Agdz

Accommodations

Riad Dar Amazir or similar

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

fresh bread/cake/pancake, butter, jam, honey, eggs, coffee, tea and organge juice

DINNER

Dinner

Harira (soup) or salad, Tajine with beef/chicken and vegetables, bread, fruit/desert. Vegetarian food on request.

Rissani

After breakfast and a beautiful desert sunrise we resume our journey an set off to Rissani. This ancient mountain city is known the Ali Cherif Mausoleum as well it’s vibrant souqs and markets.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Nkob

Further down the road at Nkob we will stop for lunch before entering the Draa Valley. This lush valley produces some of the best dates in all of Morocco. There are millions of date palms that are harvested between September and December. These high quality treats are available along side the road as well as in every shop. From here we go to Tamnougalt, one of the oldest kasbahs (walled city or castle) in Morocco. This is where you will stay in a Moroccan Riad bed and breakfast, complete with tea service and full dinner.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Agdz

Draa Valley and Agdz. This lush valley produces some of the best dates in all of Morocco. There are millions of date palms that are harvested between September and December. These high quality treats are available along side the road as well as in every shop. Have a walk in the oasis. This is where you will stay in a Moroccan Riad bed and breakfast, complete with tea service and full dinner.

10 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 4

Ouarzazate – High Atlas – Marrakesh

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

fresh bread/cake/pancake, butter, jam, honey, eggs, coffee, tea and organge juice

Ouarzazate

Our final day starts with breakfast and a walk in a local oasis. Then we set off through the Atlas mountains to the city of Ouarzazate. This fortified village or kasbah was first recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1987. Hollywood has also recognized Ait Benhaddou in it own way filming dozens of movies here including The Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, Marco polo (1982) and The Mummy to name a few. Here we will stop for lunch and a tour to Kasbah Taorit and Film Studios.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

camelriding in the desert

tea, coffee, mineral water in the desert

sandboarding in the desert

Pickup points

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