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4 Days Trip to Merzouga Desert
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4 Days Trip to Merzouga Desert

By Andiamo In Marocco - Day Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$444 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Join us for a remarkable 4-day adventure from Marrakech to the stunning Merzouga Desert! Experience the beauty of UNESCO World Heritage sites like Ait Ben Haddou while immersing yourself in authentic Berber culture. Travel through the majestic High Atlas Mountains and the picturesque Dades Valley, and enjoy a camel ride at sunset followed by a peaceful night under the stars at a traditional Berber camp. Relax in charming riads with half-board meals included. Book now for an unforgettable journey filled with adventure, culture, and breathtaking scenery!

Activity location

  • Ait Ben Haddou
    • Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Argana
    • Number 18 Znikat Rahba
    • 40000, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco

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Standard camp
  • Activity duration is 4 days4d
    4d
  • English

Standard camp in the desert

Price details
AU$443.86 x 1 AdultAU$443.86
Total
Price is AU$443.86
4 Days Trip to Merzouga Desert
  • Activity duration is 4 days4d
    4d
  • English

Premium camp

Price details
AU$568.15 x 1 AdultAU$568.15
Total
Price is AU$568.15

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included2 nights in riad with half board
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by minibus/minivan/4x4
  • What's includedWhat's includedCamel ride (camel per each person)
  • What's includedWhat's includedLicensed Guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian
  • What's includedWhat's included1 night in the desert camp with hald board
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish-speaking driver
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMineral water: between € 1 and € 2 per 1.5 litre bottle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTravel insurance
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPick up and drop off at riad/hotel (optional with extra charge)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLocal Guide for Ait Ben Haddou: €2 per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTickets for museums and monuments
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDrinks

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
  • The standard and premium tent camps are completely separate. In addition to differences in the bathrooms—where the toilet and shower are inside the tent in the premium camp and outside in the standard camp—there are also variations in the food served, the furnishings, and the decoration of the tents.
  • On the second day of the tour, we will take a camel ride from the Erg Chebbi dunes to the tented camp where we’ll be spending the night. For those who prefer not to ride a camel, a 4x4 transfer service is available for €65, which is the price per vehicle.
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
  • That the camel trek is not recommended for travellers with back pain.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Day 1: Marrakech - High Atlas - Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah - Rose Valley - Dades Valley
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: snacks
  • Accommodation: Night in Riad Gabsi, Riad Villa Dades, Hotel Babylone or similar
Ait Ben Haddou
  • 10h
Day 1: Marrakech - High Atlas - Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah - Rose Valley - Dades Valley At 8:00 AM, we will depart from Marrakech and head towards the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi N’Tichka Pass and making several stops to contemplate the spectacular landscapes. During the journey, we will also visit a cooperative that produces argan oil, where we will discover how this product, known for its numerous beneficial properties for the body, is made. We will then continue to the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, where we will visit the kasbah, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Did you know that famous films like "Gladiator," "Asterix and Obelix," "Sahara," and "The Jewel of the Nile" were filmed here? After lunch, we will move on to Ouarzazate, considered the gateway to the desert, and from there we will continue to the Rose Valley and the Dades Valley, where we will have dinner and spend the night.
Day 2: Day 2: Dades Valley - Todra Gorges - Erfoud - Merzouga Desert
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Night in Erg Chebbi desert in Le Cherif Luxury desert Camp or Similar
Merzouga Desert
  • 10h
After breakfast, we will resume our excursion along the road of a thousand kasbahs, each with its unique charm, until we reach the Todra Gorges. Here, in ancient times, water carved the surface of these limestone walls, creating an unparalleled landscape. In this climbing paradise, we will stop for a walk and admire the scenery. Next, we will reach the village of Touroug, where we will have lunch before continuing our journey to the Erg Chebbi dunes, where a delicious mint tea awaits us. After a half-hour of relaxation, we will embark on a camel ride to reach the tent camp where we will spend the night. Along the way, we will have the opportunity to contemplate the sunset and see how the last rays of sunlight ignite this vast sea of sand. Upon arriving at the Berber camp, we will have dinner and spend the night enveloped in the peace and silence of the desert.
Day 3: Day 3: Merzouga - Hassi Labied - Khamlia - Rissani - Merzouga
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Night in Riad Caravasar or similar
Rissani Market
  • 6h
After witnessing a memorable sunrise in the desert, we will have breakfast and return on camels to Merzouga. We will dedicate the following hours to exploring the area of Hassi Labied, where we will visit its oasis and learn about its irrigation system, the Khettara. We will then head to the village of Khamlia, famous for its inhabitants of Sub-Saharan African descent and their music. Did you know that a famous music and dance festival is held here throughout the country? Next, we will head to Rissani, the ancient economic capital of Morocco. Here, we will visit the old market, which takes place three times a week and is known for the barter of animals and the presence of handicrafts, clothing, accessories, Berber medicines, and unique items. After our visit, we will return to Merzouga, where we will have dinner and spend the night in a riad.
Day 4: Day 4: Merzouga - Alnif - Ouarzazate - Marrakech
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Ouarzazate
  • 11h
After a hearty breakfast, we will depart for Marrakech, passing through the Tafilalet palm grove. During the journey, we will cross acacia plateaus and rocky desert expanses until we arrive in Alnif. Here, we will take the road that will allow us to explore the Anti-Atlas mountain range and Tizi N'tfarkhin. Around noon, we will arrive in Kalaat M'Gouna, where we will stop to relax, stretch our legs, and enjoy traditional Moroccan dishes. We will then continue our return journey to the ochre city, passing through Ouarzazate and the High Atlas mountains. We will arrive in Marrakech around 8:30 PM, where we will say our goodbyes, concluding a fabulous experience in the Moroccan desert.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAit Ben Haddou
    • Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEArgana
    • Number 18 Znikat Rahba
    • 40000, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco

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