3-day Private Merzouga Desert Tour from Marrakesh

Photo 3 3-day Private Merzouga Desert Tour from Marrakesh

3-day Private Merzouga Desert Tour from Marrakesh in Marrakech, Morocco

4.6(5)

Duration

3 days

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Guests

1-15

Merzouga is known for its stunning views. Join us for this amazing adventure and get to experience Berber way of living!

Day 1: Marrakesh – Tizi Ntichka pass – Ait ben Haddou – Roses Valley – Tichka Pass – Dades Valley Gorges
First we cross the spectacular Tizi n' Tichka Pass of the High Atlas mountains. Your first stop will be to visit two Kasbahs, Ait Ben Haddou and Kasbah Telouet. Driving between these two Kasbahs you will have another quick stop to take a look at the Salt Caves.
After these stops we will drive onwards passing through many Berber villages, being able to observe the Skoura oasis, Kalaat Mâgouna, groves of spectacular olive tree's and barren hillsides that are clustered with Kasbahs and traditional Berber houses. After lunch we drive further to Valley of the Roses, with beautiful views of the Dades valley also know as the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs.Overnight in Dades Valley in a hotel on half board.

Day 2: Dades Valley Gorges – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi – Camel ride – Nomadic Tent
Our destination is Merzouga, along the way we will pass through Tinghir visiting the local palmeries. The next big stop will be to visit Todgha Gorge where you will walk through the gorge having the chance to take in the spectacular canyon. Afterwards we will drive onwards passing through many Berber Villages, Erfoud ( this is a famous area for fossils, you will have a chance to observe the process of cleaning and polishing the fossils and be able to see the finished products) and Tifilalte oasis eventually reaching camp Erg Chaabi in Merzouga. You will then meet your guide and have a 1,5 hour camel ride to reach the camp to admire the sun set. Overnight at the camp on half board.

Day 3: Camel Trek back to Merzouga – Ouarzazate – Pass Tichka – Marrakesh
Early morning you will wake you up to watch the sunrise from the dunes and return by the camels to the hotel. After breakfast and shower we'll pass the huge Palm Grove of Tafilalet through Rissani and Draa Valley, arrive to Ouarzazate. Free Time for lunch before getting back to Marrakesh. Arrival in the evening and drop off at your riad or anywhere you want and end of our services

Highlights:High Atlas Mountains, camel trek, Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, Todgha Gorge, Palm Grove, Merzouga, Dades Valley.

Departure:daily.Includes:driver-guide, pick-up and drop-off, transfer from and to Marrakesh, private air-conditioned transportation, fuel costs, camel trek, 1 night hotel accommodation in Dades Gorges, 1 night accommodation in Merzouga Desert Camp, site entrance fees, kasbah guide fees, 4x4 adventure drive, dinners and breakfasts. Optional: sandboarding.Excludes:soft drinks, water, lunch. Minimum 2 people.

Payment policy: 100% deposit is required.

Cancellation policy: Cancellations outside 90 days of departure: full refund, less transferable deposit. Cancellations between 90 and 60 days of departure: 50% refund of invoice total. Cancellations within 60 days of departure: full forfeit. Any deposits not transferred to future trips are non-refundable and will be forfeited. This cancellation policy includes voluntary or involuntary early departure from a trip. No refunds will be given for missed or unused services such as accommodation, activities or meals. You are strongly advised to take out cancellation insurance that will cover cancellation fees at the time of booking.