Embark on a captivating journey from Meknes to Marrakech via the mesmerizing Merzouga Desert. Explore iconic sites, enjoy camel rides, and experience the luxury of a desert camp.
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Meknes-Tafilalet Region - Day- 1 - Meknes - Merzouga
After breakfast, depart from Meknes and head towards Merzouga, passing through the cedar forests of Azrou, home to wild monkeys. This is a great opportunity to capture photos of Morocco’s wilderness. Enjoy lunch in the small Berber village of Zaida. Continue through the Atlas Mountains, taking in the landscapes of Medilt, and arrive at the small town of Rich, Erfoud, where you’ll experience the beginning of the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet. Proceed to Merzouga, where camels and a guide will be ready to take you into the Erg Chebbi desert for an hour-long ride. Upon arrival at the camp, the team will show you to your luxury tent with a private bathroom. Enjoy a cup of tea, watch the sunset, and try sandboarding on the dunes near the camp. Later, dinner will be served accompanied by Berber music. -
Erg Chebbi - Day 2 : Merzouga Desert - Rissani Market - Todra Gorges - Dades Valley
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes near the camp. Return to the camp for breakfast, then ride the camels back to Merzouga village or take a 4WD vehicle. Next, visit the market in Rissani (market days: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday). Continue to Erfoud to see the fossilized marble manufacturers before heading to the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad. An hour later, arrive at the stunning Todra Gorges, a popular spot for climbers due to its beautiful cliff-sided canyon. Enjoy free time for lunch and a short walk through the gorges to fully appreciate the landscape. In the afternoon, continue to Boumalne Dades. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Ksar Sultan Dades or a similar hotel. -
Dades Gorges - Day 3 : Dades Valley - Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - High Atlas - Marrakech
After breakfast, take in one of the best views of the Dades Valley from a strategic lookout in the mountains, where you can see numerous kasbahs and their unique features. Make several stops along the “One Thousand Kasbahs Road,” the Roses Valley, and the large Skoura palm grove before reaching Ouarzazate. Visit the Kasbah of Taourirt, the former residence of the Glaoui or Marrakech pasha, and the cinema studio in Ouarzazate. Stop at the ksar (fortified village) of Ait Ben Haddou to visit the famous Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986, and the filming location for movies like Gladiator, The Mummy, and The Jewel of the Nile. Enjoy free time for lunch in town. In the afternoon, head towards Marrakech via the Tizi Ntichka mountain pass, arriving around 6 pm. Transfer to your hotel in Marrakech. End of the tour.
- Sunset, Sunrise, Berber Music, Sand Boarding
- Private transport in Minivan or 4×4 A/C vehicle (depending on the number of customers)
- Local guide in Ait Ben Haddou
- Ticket entrance to cinema studio in Ouarzazate
- 1 hotel, 1 luxury camp, dinners, breakfasts
- Visit Ziz Valley, Todra Gorges, Dades Gorges, Cedar forest
- Driver guide, Private tour, Camel ride
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunches and drinks
The highlight Of Your Private 3 Days Trip From Meknes To Marrakech Via Merzouga Dunes. Start in Meknes and ends in Marrakech.
You will visit during your trip the places below and more…
Meknes: Pick up from your hotel or riad.
From Meknes To Merzouga: Azrou, Cedar forest, Ziz valley.
In Merzouga Desert: Camel ride, Sand boarding, Berber Music, Sunset, Sunrise, Of course Overnight in Luxury Desert Camp,
To Dades Gorges: Erfoud Fossil Museum, Todra Gorges.
To Marrakech: Ouarzazate, Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, Cinema Studio in Ouarzazate, Taourirt Kasbah, High Atlas Mountains Tizi n’Tichka, Marrakech.
In the afternoon Drop-off at Airport or hotel or riad in Marrakech end of our service.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
