Marrakech to Merzouga 6 days tour allows you to fully enjoy your stay in Morocco. By the mean of this desert tour you fill visit many beautiful cities and amazing places in Morocco.
Stay in Morocco- 6 Days tour from Marrakech program :
Day 1: Arrival at Marrakech
We will pick you up from Marrakech airport and we transfer you to the Riad in the Medina of Marrakech(old walled city) to spend the night in Marrakech.
Day 2: Marrakech – Nkob
After breakfast, we will start the activity of this journey. We will drive crossing the Tizi n’Tichka pass (at 2,260 m.) and enjoying the magnificent panoramic views of the mountains and Berber villages. On the way we will make a stop for drinks and fresh air. When arriving at Ait Benhaddou, we will visit its kasbah wich is a World Heritage Site that was classified by the Unesco. This kasbah is one of the most spectacular ksours (fortified villages) in Morocco and the crossroad of trans-Saharan caravans that link Sahara to the Marrakech and Atlas mountains.
The kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou was the filmset of more than 20 movies. After the visit we will continue the way to arrive at Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of Africa thanks to its cinema studios. Our adventure continue towards the Draa Valley and its palm grove and its authentic kasbah dating from the XVII century and the valley of the thousand Kasbahs to arrive at the small town of Nkob. Dinner and overnight in a charming traditional Auberge (desert inn).
Day 3: Desert of Merzouga(Erg Chebbi dunes)
The morning after breakfast we take the road direction to Merzouga. we will drive towards the city of Tafraout for two-hour. Wonderful views that the desert landscapes offer. we continue driving through the desert to the Erg Chebbi dunes, which cross a small valley and a large rocky plain that flows into Oued Rheris. In Oued Rheris, there are several nomadic families who spend the winter with their camels and goats in. We will continue the way and at just a few kilometers after crossing the Ziz river to reach the fascinating dunes of Erg Chebbi. A beautiful expanse of undulating dunes also known as the Dunes of Merzouga.
Upon arrival at Merzouga, we take you to the hotel at the edge of the sand dunes.
The end of this journey of your stay in Morocco 6 days tour from Marrakech.
Day 4: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra gorges– Dades gorges
The morning after breakfast we leave the desert direction to Marrakech. We will pass through Rissani, the origin of Alaouite dynasty and the old capital of Sijilmassa. Rissani is also known for ots Souk, the most authentic and the oldest one in all the south of Morocco. Then we will continue driving to the Todra gorges following the 1000 Kasbahs path. Very amazing natural landscapes, fascinating rock formations, eroded rocky cliffs, beautiful oasis and villages and cultivated fields and the rich colors of the earth, the green tones in the fields and the red walls of the residential castles are always impressive.
Dinner and accommodation in a charming hotel in the Dades Gorges.
Day 5: Dades gorges– Valley of roses – Telouet – Marrakech
The morning after breakfast, our 6 days tour departure from Marrakech- stay in Morocco continue. We will drive towards Kelaa Mgouna (Valley of Roses) known for beeing the capital of roses in Morocco and its festival of roses organized every year between April and May when you can buy a bouquet of roses. Then we will continue to Ouarzazate. This pearl of south of Morocco is known as the Hollywwod of Africa thanks to its cinem studios which hosted many international film productions.
We continue the way along the Ounila valley to arrive at the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou classified a world heritage site by the UNESCO. And at just 40 kmS from the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, we will reach the Kasbah of Telouet on the path of ancient caravans that link Sahara to the Atlas Mountains and Marrakech. It this fortified Kasbah was the seat of power of the El Glaoui family, King Moulay Hassan gave them political power in south of Morocco and High Atlas Mountains. The Glaoui was almost powerful as the Sultan himself. The palace can still be visited, but it is increasingly damaged and is slowly collapsing. At 2010, works were underway to restore the property. If you have the opportunity on Thursday, we will visit a traditional souk in the Atlas village.
We will stop for Lunch in the Atlas Mountains. After lunch break we will continue the way crossing the Tizi-n-Tichka pass to reach Marrakech late in the afternoon or early the evening. We will spend the night in a Riad in the Medina.
Day 6: Transfer to Marrakech airport
The morning after breakfast, we transfer you to Marrakech airport.
The end of our services for the stay in Morocco- 6 days tour departure from Marrakech.
Included | Not included |
* Private 4X4 vehicle with air conditioner. * Fuel for whole the trip. * Guide – conductor. * Overnights with dinner and breakfast included. * Night in the desert camp(private tent) and camel trekking. | * Drinks. * Lunches. * Entrance to monuments / visits. * Tips. * Flight ticket. |