Desert Of Merzouga 2nd Choice

Embark on an unforgettable journey from the bustling medina of Marrakech to the golden dunes of Merzouga. This captivating 3-4 day adventure takes you through Morocco’s most dramatic landscapes, where ancient traditions meet natural wonders.

Your expedition begins in the Red City of Marrakech, crossing the majestic High Atlas Mountains via the serpentine Tizi n’Tichka pass. Watch as the landscape transforms from snow-capped peaks to rust-colored plateaus. The route unveils the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou, a stunning medieval fortified village that has served as a backdrop for numerous Hollywood films.

Continue through the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, where mud-brick fortresses rise dramatically against the sky. Pass through the verdant Dades Valley, known for its sprawling palm groves and rose plantations, and witness the towering walls of Todra Gorge, where sheer cliffs reach heights of 300 meters.

As you approach Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara, watch the landscape gradually transform into an endless sea of sand. Here, the magnificent Erg Chebbi dunes rise up to 150 meters, their colors shifting from gold to deep orange as the sun traverses the sky. Mount a camel for a traditional desert trek, spend nights under star-filled skies in a luxury desert camp, and wake to witness breathtaking desert sunrises that paint the dunes in magical hues.

This journey isn’t merely a transfer between two points; it’s a transformative experience that reveals Morocco’s diverse geography, rich cultural heritage, and timeless desert traditions. From the snow-lined Atlas peaks to the endless Saharan sands, every kilometer tells a story of Morocco’s magnificent contrasts.

Perfect for adventure seekers and culture enthusiasts alike, this route offers photography opportunities, cultural encounters with Berber communities, and the chance to experience Morocco’s legendary hospitality. Whether you choose a quick three-day adventure or a leisurely four-day exploration, the journey from Marrakech to Merzouga stands as one of North Africa’s most remarkable travel experiences.

At 8:30 A.m. After breakfast at your hotel arrived,departure from Marrakech to merzouga, crossing the High Atlas by the Tizi in Tichka (2,260m high), we will pass by fascinating villages until we will leave the road to take a track that leads to the Kasbah of Telouet, familial residence of Pacha Glaoui of Marrakech, after we will discover the fortified village of Ait Benhaddou, located near Ouarzazate, Moroccan Hollywood.we will visit the Kasbah , a jewel of the region, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is a fortified village with beautifully decorated towers, one of the most beautiful in the Berber region of the Atlas. Then we will continue to Ouarzazate where we will have lunch and visit another interesting fortified kasbah Taourirt located in the heart of the town, Then we will go to the palm grove of the Draa, and we will enter the valley of the Draa, that is like a colossal snake of greenery of around 250 km that infiltrates the forsake and that will lead us to the local village in the palm forest “Tamnougalte” where some scenes of the film” CIELO PROTECTOR” were rolled. Night in a wonderful Berber town in the heart of the Valley.

Desert Of Merzouga : After breakfast, we will stroll through the typical kasbahs of Tamnougalte, whose exuberant vegetation values the secret of kasbahs. From there we will continue our way to the desert seeing other villages as Timidert, Nkoub, Tazarine and we will deviate to a road that was used by the commercial caravans that cross the Anti Atlas from Tafilalet Valley until Draa Valley Where we will see landscapes of Ocher red, mauve and black colors and contrasts, around us, we will discover difficulty grounds levels where the camels cross. After a journey overflowing with fantastic scenes, desert garden, and palm trees, we will arrive in Rissani. Stop for a full tour in its famous market to have a mint tea, then continue the road in the desert towards the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Arrive at the hotel on the back of the dromedaries. Take a 2-hour journey through the immense hikes of Morocco and look at the nightfall. Night and supper in the Berber Tents.

Desert Of Merzouga : We will wake up to appreciate its one of a kind ordeal: ponder the grand dawn in the leave, a show of light and hush that will inspire us . After The dawn will dive again to the lodging to shower and eat, We will visit the village of Khamlia. Stop at a Berber house to discover its lifestyle. At that point we will proceed towards Erfoud, then we will take the road to the gorges of the Todra which are narrow and higher more and more abrupt then reach 300 m high, then after this spectacular scene, we will go towards the Dades Valley .arrival back to the Riad to spend the night.

Desert Of Merzouga : Today will be the return back to Marrakech Departure towards the Valley of Roses in the heart of Kalaat Magouna, whose abundant vegetation esteems the mystery kasbahs.From here we will continue to the palm grove of Skoura via the track of a thousand kasbahs marked by kasbahs and Ksour, in the middle of date palms which ocher-colored landscape Entry in Ouarzazate where we will proceed with the road towards Marrakech