Description
This 4-day tour takes you through Morocco’s spectacular landscapes and rich culture. From the lush Ziz Valley to the golden dunes of Merzouga, you’ll discover Berber villages, enjoy a camel ride in the desert, and spend a magical night in a camp under the stars. The itinerary also includes the impressive Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley, the rose oases, the film studios of Ouarzazate, and the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, before an unforgettable finale through the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech.
Highlights of the tour
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Explore the Merzouga desert with a camel ride and a night in a camp under the stars.
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Discover the life of nomadic communities and share a traditional Berber tea.
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Admire the spectacular landscapes of the Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley.
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Visit the Valley of Roses and attend the annual festival if you come in May.
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Discover the film studios of Ouarzazate and the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Cross the Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-N-Tichka Pass and enjoy incredible panoramic views.
What is included in your Marrakech package
- Comfortable and comprehensive services throughout the tour
- Moroccan private driver, speaking several languages
- Accommodation including breakfast and dinner each day, depending on the category chosen
- Certified local guides in major cultural and historical cities
- Round-trip transfers to and from the airport at the beginning and end of the trip
- Camel ride in the Merzouga desert (for desert tours)
- Overnight stay in a Saharan camp with traditional entertainment (for desert tours)
What is excluded
- Accommodation.
- Drinks.
- Entrance fees to tourist sites.
- Personal purchases.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Errachidia – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Desert
Upon arrival at Errachidia airport, you will be picked up and taken to the Merzouga desert, crossing the magnificent Ziz Valley, famous for its palm groves and green landscapes. Upon arrival in Merzouga, enjoy a traditional dinner and an evening of Berber music. Spend the night at the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes.
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Day 2: Desert exploration – Nomadic encounters – Camel ride – Night at the camp
After breakfast, depart for a 4x4 excursion into the desert, visiting an old mine and meeting nomadic families living in hand-woven tents. You will share a traditional tea with them to observe their way of life. Then, visit the village of Khamlia, renowned for its Gnaoua music and dance. After lunch at a local restaurant, stroll through the oases before returning to prepare for a camel ride at sunset. Arrive at the camp in the dunes, enjoy dinner and music around the fire under a starry sky.
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Day 3: Merzouga – Arfoud – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
Wake up early to admire the sunrise over the dunes. Return to Merzouga by camel, then drive to the Todra Gorge. On the way, stop at Arfoud to visit a fossil workshop, then cross the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad for lunch. Explore the Todra Gorge, famous for its red cliffs and natural beauty. Continue to the Dades Valley, stopping to admire the unique rock formations known as "monkey fingers" and the exceptional panoramic views. Overnight stay in the Dades Valley.
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Day 4: Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou – Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
After breakfast, drive to Kalaat M'Gouna, the Valley of Roses. Pass through Skoura to Ouarzazate to visit the movie studios. Then discover the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the filming location for many famous movies. Continue through the Tizi-N-Tichka pass and the Atlas Mountains, with scenic stops for photos and lunch. Arrive in Marrakech in the evening, marking the end of the tour.
