
Visit Ait Ben Haddou and cross the Tizi n Tichka pass to Marrakech
Watch the sunrise in Merzouga and explore Todgha Gorge
Discover the dunes of Erg Chebbi and enjoy a camel ride to a desert camp
A 4 day journey to the Merzouga Desert is perfect for travelers arriving in Fez and departing from Marrakech. This tour combines visits to former Imperial Cities with an unforgettable Sahara experience.
Your driver will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning to begin the journey to Merzouga. You will cross the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing through Ifrane and Azrou, famous for their cedar forests. Continue through the Ziz Valley and stop in Erfoud before arriving in Merzouga, where you will spend the night in a hotel close to the dunes.
On the second day, discover the Merzouga Desert in a 4x4 vehicle, crossing the dunes, visiting nomadic settlements and walking along the sands of Erg Chebbi. Stop in Khamlia village, famous for its Gnawa music traditions. In the evening, enjoy a camel ride to a Berber tent where you will spend the night.
Wake up early to admire the sunrise, then enjoy breakfast and a refreshing shower in Merzouga. Continue towards Ouarzazate, passing through Rissani and the Tafilalet region, before visiting the impressive Todgha Gorge. Later, head to Ouarzazate for an overnight stay, following the famous route of the thousand kasbahs along the way.
After breakfast, visit the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou. Continue to Marrakech through valleys of almond trees and traditional Berber villages, crossing the Tizi n Tichka mountain pass before stopping for a traditional lunch in Tadart. Tour Accommodation This tour offers two accommodation options: standard category and luxury category. Standard hotels: Merzouga first night: Riad Mamouche or Dar Tafouyte. Merzouga second night: Desert camp. Ouarzazate: Hotel Les Jardins de Ouarzazate, Hotel La Valle, Hotel Saghro or similar. Luxury hotels: Merzouga first night: Riad Azawad, Merzouga Guest House, Dar el Janoub, Riad Madu, Riad Nezha or similar. Merzouga second night: Luxury desert camp with private bathroom. Ouarzazate: Kasbah Dar Chamaa, Le Petit Riad, Riad Tama, Riad Bouchedor or similar. At the Merzouga camp, both categories include private bathrooms. During high season, standard options may use camps with shared facilities. Single rooms are not available, and a supplement applies for solo travelers. Triple and family rooms are available at different rates depending on the category.
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