5 days from Marrakech to Merzouga

5 days from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert

5 days from Marrakech to the Merzouga Desert, Night in desert camp in Erg Chebbi – visit Gorges

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The 5 day desert tour in Morocco is the best option for travelers who have enough time in Marrakech. In this desert tour in Morocco we will visit all the important places in the south of Morocco, we will go deep into the Sahara to appreciate all its diversity.

Are you ready for an adventure of a lifetime? Look no further than the 5 Days of Adventure Berber and Sahara Desert from Marrakech. This trip will take you on a thrilling journey through the vast and stunning Sahara Desert, allowing you to experience the unique culture and lifestyle of the Berber people.

With a total of five days, this adventure provides ample time for exploring the breathtaking landscapes of the desert and getting to know the friendly locals. From camel rides to camping under the stars, this trip is designed to be both exciting and educational.

If you’re ready to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, join us on this unforgettable journey through the Berber and Sahara Desert. Our team of experienced guides and local experts expertly craft this trip to give you an authentic and immersive experience. So, pack your bags and get ready for a journey you’ll never forget.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate

Leaving Marrakech at 8:00 in the morning and after picking you up wherever you are we will leave for Ouarzazate where the desert begins in Morocco. On the way we will cross the Atlas through the amazing Tizi n’Tichka pass, 2,260 meters high. Shortly after crossing the Atlas we will take a track to visit the Kasbah of Pacha Glaoui in Telouet. Passing through various Berber villages we will arrive at the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, an incredible fortified city of more than 800 years old. In it have been filmed movies like Gladiator or Kingdom of Heaven. excursion desert merzouga At the end of the visits we will go to Ouarzazate, where you can visit the film studios. Here we will spend the first night.

Day 2: Ouarzazate – Agdez – Valle del Draa – Tazarine – Gargantas de Mharech (pista de Dakar)

After breakfast and visit the Kasbah Taourirt, we will leave in the direction of Zagora crossing the Anti Atlas Mountains and passing through the Tizi n Tinifift pass, at 1,600 meters above sea level. Entering the Draa Valley on a track we will see several Berber villages and kasbahs in its interior. Leaving behind the villages of N’kob, Tarazine and Alnif, we will take another track that crosses lost villages until we reach the Mharech Gorges. Many of these sections are the ones that are traveled during the Dakar Rally. We will end the day sleeping in a riad in the middle of nowhere.

Day 3: Mharech – Oasis Ramlia – Dunas de Ouzina – Merzouga

Here we enter the desert in Morocco. Continuing along the track of the Dakar Rally we will cross more lonely villages, wadis (dry riverbeds), oasis and the dunes of Ouzina. Following the route we will visit the famous village of Khamlia, descendants of slaves arriving from Africa, and you can enjoy its amazing folk music. From Khamlia we will take the road towards Erg Chebbi, the highest dunes in Morocco. On the back of camels we will go to the camp located in the middle of the dunes, an hour and a half away. We will sleep in an authentic Berber tent.

Day 4: Merzourga – Rissani – Gargantas del Todra – Valle del Dades

After watching the amazing sunrise in the desert we will take the camels again to return to “civilization”. We will stop at a hotel so you can take a shower and freshen up. Once clear, we will leave in the direction of Rissani, origin of the Alaouite dynasty and first imperial city of Morocco. We will take the road towards Erfoud, rich in black stone and marine fossils (if you want, we can stop at a fossil factory) and arrive at the Palmeral of Tafilalet. We will visit the Todra Gorges and reach the Dades Valley, where we will spend the fourth night.

Day 5: Valle del Dades – Valle del Roses – Skoura – Marrakech

Leaving the Dades Valley behind by the route of the “Thousand Kasbahs”, we will pass through the amazing Roses Valley and arrive at the palm grove of Skoura, where the most famous kasbah in the area is located. From this point we will start our way back to Marrakech and have lunch on the way.