3 Days Excursion - 2 Night to Merzouga from Marrakech

3 Days Excursion - 2 Night to Merzouga from Marrakech

For travelers who want to go even further in deep Morocco and learn a little more about its Saharawi culture, this trip to the Merzouga desert is for you. you will cross the beautiful oasis of Skoura, Kalaat M'gouna then the valley of the roses to reach the gorges of Dades, you will visit the valley of the thousand Kasbah, Tinghir, Gorges of Todra, Erfoud, Rissani and the beautiful oasis of Tifilalte, for finally reach Erg Chabi in Merzouga, a rich and exotic experience to discover.

Itinerary

Day 1: Gorges of Dades

Stop At: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Douar Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou 45000 Morocco
Stop to explore Ait-Ben-Haddou, one of the best preserved villages in the South of the country. Fortified, it was built by the tribe of Aït Aïssa in the 15th century for caravan dealers traveling from Timbuktu to Andalusia via Marrakech and Tangiers.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Musee Theatre Memoire de Ouarzazate, 10 Route Nationale Skoura, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Visit movie studios and Kasbah if weather permits
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gorges du Dades, R704 Gorges Dades, Boumalne Dades 45350 Morocco
The valley of the Dades Gorge, 25 km long, is one of the most interesting in southern Morocco. It is between Boumalne and Imdiazen. The landscapes are splendid, the houses are confused with the rock and the Wadi Dadès unfolds gently from the high limestone plateaus. Do not miss the time of the setting sun: the Dades gorges testify to all their magic.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: One night in a 3-star hotel (Hotel Kasbah valley or Auberge le jardin de la source)

Day 2: Merzouga

Stop At: TINGHIR، Tinghir 48500, Morocco
Tinghir is a charming town known for its beautiful palm grove and its famous Todra Gorge, it is built in tiers around a promontory dominated by the ruins of an old residence of Glaoui.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: La Pierre D'Erfoud, 29 Rue Laayoune Nouvelle Cite, Erfoud 52200 Morocco
Erfoud is located in the huge palm grove of Tafilalet, and its many date palms. Erfoud is the Moroccan capital of the date. the dates celebration takes place in October with folk dances and competitions. Coming from the north, it is the last big city before the desert.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Moulay Ali Cherif Mausoleum, 600 Metres From N13, Rissani 52450 Morocco
Holy city and cradle of the Alawite dynasty whose royal family is coming, Rissani, with its rich souk craft and beautiful ksour in the city and around, invites us to better discover its charms and its Saharan atmosphere.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: One night in a bivouac in Merzouga (For safety reasons the camp is 800 meters from the road)

Day 3: Back to Marrakech through Erfoud and Ouarzazate

Stop At: Musee Theatre Memoire de Ouarzazate, 10 Route Nationale Skoura, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Stop at Ouarzazate for lunch (Not included in the price)
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.