Merzouga, Aït Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Dades Gorges and Erfoud / 3 Days / From Marrakech

• Includes

  The Marrakech to Merzouga tour (3 days) includes:

  Private transportation with an English-speaking driver for the entire tour.
  One night in the Dades Gorges including breakfast and dinner.
  One night in an air-conditioned superior tent in Erg Chebbi including breakfast and dinner.
  Tickets to Kasbah Amridil.
  Local Guides in Ksar Aït Benhaddou and Kasbah Amridil.
  Local taxes and fees.
  Desert camel ride.
  Travel insurance.

  How to make a reservation

• Does not include

  The Marrakech to Merzouga tour (3 days) does not include:

  Drinks (soft drinks and bottled water cost around 25 Dirhams).
  Cancellation insurance (available for purchase at reservation). See price and terms here.
  Anything not specifically mentioned here as “included in the price”.

• Price

  This is a private tour and the cost varies based on how many people are in your party (prices below are per person for a double room):

  	4	3	2
  Cat. B	€359	€410	€510
  Cat. A	€480	€535	€635

  Accommodations

  Category B (Premium):
  Dades: Perle du Dades
  Merzouga: Oasis Luxury Camp

  Category A (Luxury):
  Skoura: Eden Boutique Hotel
  Merzouga: Oasis Luxury Camp – Suite tent

  Triple rooms are usually double rooms with an extra bed (cot).
  Accommodations specifically mentioned except in exceptional cases where we will stay in similar accommodations.

• Observations

  Tents are equipped with air conditioning, but they may become unusable during inclement weather, particularly in the case of sandstorms.
  Kasbah Taourirt is currently closed for maintenance, and access to its interior is not possible.
  Prices are valid until 31 December 2026.

Itinerary

3-day Marrakech to Merzouga Tour
>> Daily departures <<

Day 1
Marrakech · Skoura · Dadès Gorges

Pick up at your accommodations in Marrakech at 8:30 AM. Today’s route drives along one of the highest highways in North Africa, featuring the breathtaking scenery of the Atlas Mountains and leading to the Tizi n’Tichka Mountain Pass.

Next, we explore the patchwork of villages, gardens and olive groves around the Skoura Palm Grove. Then, we visit the Kasbah Amridil, showcasing tools from daily life dating back hundreds of centuries.

Later, we see the Valley of the Roses, a beautiful place known for the cultivation and manufacture of the rose of Damascus. Our next stop along the way is the Dadès Gorges, also known as Monkey Fingers or Atlas Brain, an abrupt landscape filled with impressive rock formations and ravines.

Arrival at our accommodations. Dinner included.

Day 2
Dades Gorges · Erfoud · Erg Chebbi

Breakfast and outing to the desert of Erg Chebbi. On the way we pass by the ruggedly beautiful landscapes of the Palm Grove and the Todra Gorges, a favorite of rock climbers.

Next, we arrive at Erfoud, and if time permits, we enjoy a beautiful sunset in the high desert. Head to Merzouga.

In Merzouga, we leave the 4×4 behind and take a camel ride to our desert camp. Upon arrival, we find our suitcases already there, since they were transported by a 4×4 vehicle. We enjoy a starry night and an authentic Berber dinner.

Day 3
Erg Chebbi · Ouarzazate · Marrakech

Early risers can enjoy the desert sunrise. After breakfast we head back to the vehicle.

We make a few brief stops on the way back, including the town of Ouarzazate, where the Kasbah of Taourit is located. We see its exterior as it is currently closed for maintenance.

Next, we visit to Aït Ben Haddou, a World Heritage site and one of the best ksars because of its exceptional state of conservation. It has also served as a setting for famous films, including Gladiator, The Mummy, and Babel, among others.

Arrival at our accommodations in Marrakech. End of tour.

Please don’t hesitate to inquire about any adjustment you want to make to this itinerary (number of days, places to visit, departure location, etc.).

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