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3 Day itinerary in Morocco, Africa

Merzouga Gorges & Deserts Adventure 3D/2N (Marrakech to M...

Embark on a mesmerizing Moroccan adventure from Marrakech, exploring the breathtaking Merzouga Desert and spectacular Todra Gorges. Discover the magic of the Sahara with a camel trek, experience authentic Berber culture in traditional villages, and stay in a desert camp under a blanket of stars. Thi... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Marrakesh

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Nature & Widlife

Adventure

Nature & Wildlife

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

See the impressive Atlas Mountains

2

Visit Ait Ben Haddou

3

Take a guided tour of the Tinghir oasis and Todra gorges

4

Enjoy a camel ride at sunset and witness sunrise

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Day 1: Marrakech - Tinghir, Morocco

Head to Ait Benhaddou through Tizi Ntichka pass and the high Atlas Mountains. (D)

Your shared 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga will start early in the morning. Head to Ait Benhaddou through Tizi Ntichka pass and the high Atlas Mountains. Many stops will be made along the way. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, which was also served as a set for various Hollywood blockbusters. Continue to Ouazazate and Kasbah Taourirte before lunch. In the afternoon, drive to Tinghir via the valley of the roses before you reach your hotel located in Tinghir. Dinner and overnight.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2

place Day 2: Tinghir – Merzouga, Morocco

Reach your Sahara Desert camp (B/D)
After breakfast at your hotel in Tinghir, your journey will start today with a drive along the road of 1001 Kasbah to Ouasis of Tinghir, where you will deviate to a minor road driving along the river to Todra canyons. After some time at leisure to enjoy the immensity of the huge cliffs, and lunch at a local café (at your leisure), continue early in the afternoon to Rissani, famous for its date market, and being a starting point of the ancient trading caravans crossing the Sahara desert to Tomboctou.
Continue to Merzouga driving through some rocky desert landscape. Upon arrival at the edge of Erg Chebbi dunes, meet your camel caravan, and ride your camels through the amazing color-changing sand dunes with the sunset on the horizon as a backdrop. Reach your Sahara Desert camp, nestled in the middle of nowhere just before darkness.
After some time to admire the sand dunes and the surrounding landscapes, get ready for a Moroccan dinner served under the stars next to a campfire. Late at night, enjoy Berber music with the local hosts playing drums.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3

place Day 3: Merzouga - Marrakech, Morocco

Merzouga - Marrakech (B)
After an early breakfast and a camel ride back to the main road, meet your driver and drive back to Ouarzazate. After some time at leisure for lunch, carry on in the afternoon to Marrakech through the high atlas mountains.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • Dinner (2)
  • Breakfast (2)

Transport expand_less

  • Transfers as per itinerary
  • Transport to/from Marrakech
  • Camel rides

Activities expand_less

  • Berber camp
  • Camel rides
  • Desert experiences

Not Included expand_less

  • Tips & gratuities
  • Entrance fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Other meals/drinks

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