From Marrakech:3-Day sahara Desert Merzouga

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Itinerary

1. Day 1: Depart from Marrakech to the High Atlas Mountains heading towards Kasbah Talouetto, Kasbah Ait Benhadou and Ouarzazate. We will pick you up from your hotel or riad and head out to the High Atlas Tizi-n-Tichka pass at 2260m altitude. We’ll break up your journey with traditional lunch on the way and a visit to the kasbah Telouet and then take the caravan tracks to the kasbah at Ait Benhaddou. In the evening, we’ll stay at the Gateway To The Sahara, Ouarzazarte in a riad where you can enjoy a traditional dinner.

   40 min

2. Day 2: Ourzazate to Dades Gorges to the Todgha Gorges to Merzouga After breakfast we’ll take you out to see ‘The Valley Of The Roses’ with the winding River Dades running through the centre. When we leave, we’ll get some stunning views of the surrounding countryside as we travel on toward Tinghir and the Todgha valley. Make sure you keep an eye out for traditional Berber huts and villages! Our next destination is the dramatic 300m Todgha Gorge, a popular, destination with rock climbers and occasionally even film-makers. Afterward, we’ll set off for the village of Merzouga where we’ll be welcomed with a glass of mint tea and a short rest. From there, we’re off into the desert! When we’re ready, we’ll ride our camels out into the dunes and catch the sunset before spending the night in a traditional nomad’s tent. Your dinner is included.

   14 hAdmission included

3. Day 3: Merzouga to Rissani to Erfoud to Marrakech Today, we’ll get up early to watch the desert sunrise among the dunes and to get ready for the day ahead. We’ll trek back to the hotel with our camels and grab a shower before we continue on with our adventure. We’ll make a stop at Boumalne-Dades (via Rissani and Erfoud) where we’ll see the workshops that make objects and decorations from fossilized marble. Finally, we’ll return to Marrakech where you can spend the night in your hotel or riad

   12 h

4. Day 4: Marrakech Today is your last day. If your flight is in the evening, then you can spend the day to explore more of Marrakech before you travel to the airport and you can book an additional immersive day tour with us to explore Marrakech deeply.

   3 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Marrakech

• Its from-price is 129% above the median of the 7526 experiences we list in Marrakech.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 2893 of 7526.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Marrakech

At the foot of the Atlas Mountains, red-walled Marrakech is famed for its maze-like medina, lively main square and tranquil riads and gardens.

Jemaa el-Fnaa, the great square at the centre of the medina, changes character through the day, from juice sellers and snake charmers in the morning to smoke-wreathed food stalls and musicians after dark. The minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque rises nearby as the city's landmark, and the souks spread north in a warren of lanes selling leather, lanterns, carpets and spices.

Top-ranked sights in Marrakech: Atlas Mountains, Tizi-n'Tichka Pass, Jemaa el-Fna (Djemaa el-Fna).

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