The 4-day excursion to the Merzouga desert is ideal for those who land in Fez and return from Marrakech since, in addition to visiting the two most touristic cities in the country, they will get to know the impressive Merzouga desert.
Itinerary
Day 1
Fez – Ifrane – Azrou – Erfoud – Merzouga
We will pick you up at your hotel and head to Merzouga, crossing the Middle Atlas and its cedar forests. This mountain range extends 350 kilometers from the southwest to the northwest of Morocco.
Along the way we will pass through towns such as Ifrane, known as the “Moroccan Switzerland” for the architecture of its houses and for being one of the most exclusive ski destinations in the country, and Azrou, one of the most famous Berber cities in Morocco.
We will cross the Ziz Valley and the Ziz Gorges and pass through towns such as Midelt and Erfoud. We will arrive at the Merzouga desert.
We will spend the night in a charming riad near the dunes.
Day 2
Enjoying the dunes of Erg Chebbi
The second day will be dedicated to enjoying the most spectacular part of the Eastern Sahara. We will go into the desert in a 4X4, visit nomadic villages, see oasis and ride through the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Continuing along the route we will visit the famous village of Khamlia where the Gnawa, descendants of slaves from Africa, are found, and we will enjoy their surprising folk music.
At dusk we will return to the hotel to take the camels that will take us to our camp near the dunes, where we will have dinner and spend the night.
Day 3
ERZOUGA – RISSANI – ERFOUD – TODRA GORGE – DADES VALLEY
Today we will have the opportunity to live an unforgettable experience watching the sunrise over the sea of dunes in the desert. After breakfast we will return to Merzouga on camels and after a shower we will leave for Tinghir, “the city of the mountain” in Berber, another beautiful Berber village where we will delight in the contrast of its palm groves and its pink-painted houses.
We continue along the route and the landscape shows us its contrasts. We are in the Todra Gorges, formed by rock walls over 200m high and with a clear, crystalline river running through it. After visiting it, we will head towards the Dades Valley, a Berber village also famous for its high gorges, its beautiful landscapes and its views of the Atlas. Night and dinner in a charming hotel.
Day 4
DADES VALLEY – OUARZAZATE – AÏT BEN HADDOU – MARRAKECH
We will cross the Dades Valley and the Valley of the Roses, until we reach the cities of Ouarzazate, we will visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a spectacular village of clay and stone with buildings surrounded by large walls, an aspect that makes it one of the most beautiful places in Morocco, it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is also famous for being the setting for film blockbusters such as the Oscar-winning “Lawrence of Arabia”, “The Sheltering Sky” or “Babel”.
Once visited, we will continue along the road that crosses the Tichka pass, the highest mountain pass in Morocco, with more than 2,260 meters of height and impressive views that will lead us to the “Red City” of Marrakech. Night in a charming riad
Discounts
A 50% discount is offered for children between 2 and 10 years old.
Children under 2 years old can take the tour for free.
Accommodation
We offer the tour with two categories of hotels, standard and superior.
Standard
• Merzouga (first night): Riad Serai or similar
• Merzouga (second night): Jannat luxury camp.
• Ouarzazate: Riad bouchedor or similar
Superior
• Merzouga (first night): Riad Serai or similar
• Merzouga (second night): Jannat luxury camp.
• Ouarzazate: Kasbah Dar Chamaa or similar.
Details
Duration: 4 days
Includes:
– Private and exclusive excursion, there will be no more people in the group
– Pick up at the hotel, riad, airport or central location in Fez that you prefer
– Transportation in 4×4 or minivan with air conditioning
– Three nights of accommodation on a half-board basis (breakfast and dinner)
– Fuel, tolls and all associated expenses
– Camel ride to reach the camp
– Tickets to the monuments
Not included:
– Lunch and drinks
When to book?
Book as soon as possible to ensure availability, especially on holidays
Proof
We will send you an email with a voucher that you can print or take on your mobile phone to the activity
Payment Methods
To book the tour we require a 30% deposit, the remaining amount is settled at the start of the tour
