Marrakech to Merzouga Desert tour 4 Days

Overview

4 days Marrakech desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga dunes is one of the top selected desert tour in Morocco. In these 4 days, you will discover the fascinating Morocco and the amazing Sahara desert of Erg Chebbi Merzouga.

Day 01: Marrakech – Tizi –n- Tichka – Ouarzazate – Draa Valley – Zagora

Authentic Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech via Zagora and Erg Chebbi desert. We will depart from Marrakech at 8:00 am, crossing the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi-n-Tichka pass towards Ouarzazate, where we will stop for lunch next to the famous Kasbah of Taourirt. After lunch, we will travel to the south and cross the second pass, Tizi-n-Tnifift, 1710 m high, and Ait Saoun village, 1162 m high, the former route of the caravans of Saharan traders traveling from Timbuktu. We will pass by Agdez Village, which marks the beginning of the Draa Valley, with its palm groves and Kasbahs, including the famous Tamnougalt Kasbah. We will continue through the lunar landscapes and the Pre-Sahara routes until we arrive at Zagora, a small town and native region of the Saadian dynasty who used to rule Morocco in the 17th century. After a further 18 km, we will arrive at Tamgroute, a small village where most of the locals make pottery and handicrafts. Tamgroute is also well known for its old Koranic school and library, with its collection of old books. The next 5 km will give you your first glimpse of the sand dunes of Zagora called Tinfou dunes. We will return to Zagora where you spend the night in a hotel with dinner and breakfast.

Day 02: Zagora – Tazarine – Alnif – Erissani – Erg Chebbi Merzouga Desert Dunes

After breakfast, we will leave Zagora towards the famous dunes of Erg Chebbi (Merzouga). Our authentic Sahara desert tour adventure continues along the Draa Valley, through the authentic Berber villages of Benizoli and Tazarine, before off-roading through Touna–n-Irabn. We will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch in Alnif, a Berber village. After we will continue to Erissani city, the former capital of the Alawites Sultans. Erissani is known for its weekly local market and famous gates into the city. We will have the opportunity to visit the mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif, where the father of the founder of the Alouite dynasty is buried. This is a wonderful destination for those wishing to learn more about the history of this fascinating country. From this point, the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi (Merzouga) will appear majestically before your eyes. It is at this point we will change our transport and begin our camel trek over the dunes at sunset, which will take about 2 hours, before arrival at the bivouac, a camp with traditional Berber nomadic tents located in an oasis, where we will spend the night, enjoying dinner under the stars

Day 03: Erg Chebbi – Erfoud – Ait Hani – Tamtatouchte – Todra Gorge – Dades Gorge

We will rise early to either watch the beautiful sunrise over the dunes or climb one of the highest dunes of Merzouga. We will then enjoy breakfast before riding our camels back to the hotel where you can freshen up before continuing our journey to Erfoud. We will cross the Tafilalt oasis where we will have a short break to see the ancient system of irrigation, before arriving at Tinejdad. We will make our way to Todra Gorge, with free time for lunch, and a walk along the gorge between the cliffs. In the afternoon, we will visit the former Jewish district in Tineghir city and continue along the road towards the Dades Gorge, one of the most beautiful sites of Southern Morocco. We will stay overnight in a hotel in Dades Gorge with dinner included.

Day 04: Dades Gorge – Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Telouet –TiZi –n-Tichka – Marrakech

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4 Days Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour

4 days Marrakech desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga dunes is one of the top selected desert tour in Morocco. In these 4 days, you will discover the fascinating Morocco and the amazing Sahara desert of Erg Chebbi Merzouga.