Marrakech - Atlas Mountains - Telouet - Ounila Valley – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate

Ait Ben Haddou - Depart from Marrakech at 8 am for a 2-hour drive through the Tizi N’Tichka pass, with stops for photos. Visit Telouet and its historic 17th-century kasbah, enjoy lunch at a serene oasis with a Berber Folklore Show, then take a 1.5-hour drive to the Ait Ben Haddou kasbah (an 11th-century kasbah and UNESCO World Heritage Site). Visit the Atlas Studio and stay overnight at a hotel in Ouarzazate.

Ouarzazate – Draa Valley – Alnif – Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)

Merzouga - Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing at 9:00 am for a 2-hour drive along the enchanting Drâa River, one of Morocco’s longest rivers. Stop at beautiful adobe kasbahs and Berber villages along the way, and take in the stunning Draa Valley. Have lunch in Alnif, then drive for two hours to Merzouga. Stop at the magnificent sand dunes of Erg Chebbi, visit the Black Gnawa people, and enjoy a two-hour camel ride through the dunes, with an overnight stay in a Berber tent.

Erg Chebbi – Erfoud - Todra Gorges - Dades Valley

Boumalne Dades - After witnessing the sunrise and having breakfast, ride camels back to Auberge L’Etoile des Dunes, where there will be time for a shower. Depart from Merzouga to Todra Gorges, driving through Todra Valley and the Todra Gorges. Enjoy lunch at the location, with stops along the Dades Valley, the Monkey Fingers Valley, and the Dades Gorge. Stay overnight at a hotel.

Dades Gorges – Rose Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Marrakech - After breakfast at the hotel, depart at 9:00 am, driving along the route of a thousand kasbahs and through the Rose Valley. Visit the Skoura Oasis with its authentic 17th-century kasbah, and explore Taourirt Kasbah (the former residence of the Glaoui). Have lunch in Ouarzazate, then enjoy a 4-hour drive through the Tizi N’Tichka pass with stops along the way, returning to Marrakech.

• Dinner
• Breakfast

• Lunchs
• Local guide

The popular 4-days excursion from Marrakech to the Merzouga desert is a highlight of any trip to Morocco. Operating daily, this tour is a perfect choice for those wishing to explore the heart of the Moroccan Sahara while sharing the cost with fellow young, globetrotting travelers. This journey provides a visual feast, ensuring you’re constantly captivated by a diverse array of scenes. The transition from the verdant Haouz plains near Marrakech, through the High Atlas Mountains and various valleys - Draa, Dades, and the Valley of Roses - to the lush oases is truly spellbinding. Finally, the journey takes you via rocky tablelands to the awe-inspiring dunes of Erg Chebbi. A must-experience part of this 4-day Sahara exploration from Marrakech to Merzouga is the magical sunset camel ride and the unforgettable night under the star-strewn sky in a traditional Bedouin desert camp.
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