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4 Day itinerary in Morocco, Africa

Zagora & Merzouga Desert Private Adventure 4D/3N

Discover the enchanting Moroccan Sahara on a private desert adventure that takes you through the breathtaking landscapes of Zagora and Merzouga. Experience camel trekking over golden dunes, authentic Berber camps, and the captivating sunrise and sunset vistas. Explore ancient Kasbahs, stunning oases... Read More

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By Bamba, Sandra, Jonatan, Judith and Rick

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

Start/End

Night

Highlights

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Discover the incredible vistas of the mighty Todra Gorge

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Experience the Sahara sunset & sunrise

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Enjoy stargazing in a traditional Berber Camp in Erg Chebbi

4

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Day 1: Marrakech - Dades Gorge, Morocco

Marrakech Accommodation Pick-up & Transfer to Dades Gorges (D)

Your 4 days Morocco desert tour from Marrakech Departs from your accommodation at 07h50 by winding up through the Atlas Mountains over the Tizi N’ Tichka Pass, the pass rises to 2260 meters above sea level, so the views are quite splendid. Plenty of stops are made for taking in the scenery and photography.

We arrive in Ouarzazate and visit Taourirte Kasbahs. Lunch ( At leisure ) before we continue to Zagora through Draa Valley. This amazing river has given life to a huge oasis about 200 Km at the foothill of the anti-Atlas mountains. Draa Valley has been for many years coveted by the Sahara desert nomads. All along, several palm groves will bring their shades between Kasbahs and Ksours dotted with fields of corn, barley, Vegetables, and henna plantations. Dinner and Overnight in Zagora.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2

place Day 2: Dades Gorge - Merzouga, Morocco

Discover Dades Gorges & Erg Chebbi dunes before travelling to Merzouga (B/D)

Today, you will cross the volcanic peaks of the Anti Atlas Mountains driving southeast across lunatic landscapes past oases located in the middle of nowhere. You will stop for lunch at the oasis of Alnif, where you’ll have lunch before you carry on to Merzouga, then to Erg Chebbi where your Sahara desert camp is located.

Upon arrival, switch your mean of transportation into camels and enjoy an Erg Chebbi dunes camel trek to witness one of the most sought for views in the planet: Erg Chebbi’s dramatic sunset over the colour changing sand dunes! Trek down to your camp and get ready for a delicious Moroccan dinner under the stars while entertained by the local nomads playing their drums. Don’t miss the clear sky stars constellation before you go to bed (luxury tent overnight stay).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3

place Day 3: Merzouga, Morocco

Explore the Merzouga desert by camel (B/D)

Early morning wake up to watch the sunrise over the dunes, breakfast at the camp, camel ride back to Merzouga and then we drive along the 1001 Kasbahs past rivers, oases and fortified Kasbahs to Tinghir, where you can enjoy a walk in the oasis along Todgha river bank to Todrha canyons where you will have lunch.

Early afternoon, drive along the Dades Valley where you’ll drive past some magnificent fortified Kasbahs and Berber Villages, with the sunset as a backdrop to Dades Gorges to marvel at the scenery and take some photos. Dinner and overnight at your Dades Valley hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4

place Day 4: Merzouga - Marrakech, Morocco

Local experience and drive back to Marrakech through the Atlas Mountains (B)

After breakfast, you’ll drive alongside the valley of roses to Kalaa Megouna where you can visit rose water ladies cooperative and learn how locals manufacture rosewater perfume essences.

We continue to Skoura oasis, considered one of the largest oases in the South and visit one of the Kasbahs there (time permitting) before we carry on to Ouarzazate and to the UNESCO world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou. The fortified village is one of the most visited landmarks in Morocco, and it has been long known as shooting location of various Hollywood blockbusters. After lunch at leisure in the Kasbah, we drive to Marrakech via Tizi Ntichka pass and the high Atlas Mountains. The 4 days desert trip from Marrakech will come to an end with a drop off at your hotel or Riad.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • Dinner (2)
  • Breakfast (3)
  • Lunch (1)

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  • Marrakech accommodation pick-up & drop-off

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  • Meals & drinks not stated above
  • Optional English-speaking guide in Ouarzazate/Ait Benhaddou
  • Personal expenses
  • Airport transfers
  • Tips for guides
  • Travel insurance

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