3 day Tour From Marrakech to Merzouga begins with an early departure from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. After about one hour and a half on the road, we stop at a panoramic viewpoint to enjoy mint tea or coffee and use the toilet. Then, the journey continues through the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains, where you will have time to capture photos of the winding road and the surrounding valleys.
After crossing the pass, the trip reaches Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Morocco’s most iconic landmarks. Here, you enjoy a guided visit and have free time for lunch. Afterwards, we drive to Skoura to explore the historic Amridil Kasbah, one of the best-preserved kasbahs in Morocco.
Meanwhile, the road then continues through the Rose Valley. We stop at a women’s cooperative to learn about rose water distillation and discover local products.
Eventually, the tour arrives in the Dades Valley. Before reaching your hotel or riad, we stop to admire the famous rock formations known as the Monkey Fingers. Finally, overnight stay in Luxury Riad Dadès or similar.
Day 2 of the 3 day Tour From Marrakech to Merzouga begins with breakfast in Dades Valley. The journey continues through scenic landscapes, with several viewpoints to stop and capture photos of the valley and the surrounding Atlas Mountains. Afterwards, the road leads to Todra Gorge, where you take a short walk inside the spectacular canyon and admire the cliffs that rise up to 300 meters. Moreover, the views along the way make the drive even more enjoyable.
Then, the trip continues to the town of Tinjdad. Here, we stop for lunch in a 17th-century kasbah that has been transformed into a traditional restaurant. After that, the road takes us to Erfoud, often called the gateway to the Sahara Desert. A short stop is made here to purchase water or other supplies if needed. Therefore, you are well prepared before entering the desert region.
In the afternoon, we arrive in Merzouga, the starting point of the Erg Chebbi dunes. At sunset, a camel ride takes you across the golden sand dunes to a luxury desert camp. You spend the night in a private tent, enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner, and listen to live music under the starry desert sky. Overnight stay in Desert Camp Merzouga or simillar
Marrakech – pickup from your hotel or riad. If not accessible by car, pickup is at the nearest point. You can also meet at Café de France, Jemaa el-Fna.( See Map )
08:00 am – Please be ready a few minutes before departure to ensure a smooth start of the trip.
