Merzouga, Aït Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Dades Gorges and Erfoud / 4 Days / From Marrakech

• Includes

  The Marrakech to Merzouga tour (4 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.
  One night in Aït Ben Haddou 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 (4 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	€475	€530	€640
  Cat. A	€680	€735	€850
  	High season supplement
  	+ €55/95

  Accommodations

  Category B (Premium):
  Dades: Perle du Dades
  Merzouga: Oasis Luxury Camp
  Ait Ben Haddou: Kasbah Tebi / Riad Caravane
  
  Category A (Luxury):
  Skoura: Eden Boutique Hotel
  Merzouga: Oasis Luxury Camp – Suite tent
  Ait Ben Haddou: Ksar Ighnda

  Kasbah Tebi remains closed in August for maintenance work. As a result, on Day 3, overnight accommodation in Ait Ben Haddou for the Premium category will only be possible at Riad Caravane.
  Riad Caravane is closed during the month of July. In case you do not want to stay at Kasbah Tebi, alternative accommodation will be arranged at Riad Bouchedor, located in Ouarzazate, at no additional cost.
  High season: March, April, May, October and December.
  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.
  Prices are valid until 31 December 2026.

• Observations

  Kasbah Tebi, located within the ksar of Aït Ben Haddou—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—has no electricity, so candles are necessary for lighting at night.
  Kasbah Tebi remains closed in August for maintenance work.
  Tents are equipped with air conditioning, but they may become unusable during inclement weather, particularly in the case of sandstorms.

Itinerary

4 day tour from Marrakech to the Merzouga desert
>> Daily departures <<

Day 1
Marrakech · Ouarzazate · Dadès Gorges

Pick up at your accommodations in Marrakech at 8:00 AM and head to the Dades Gorges. We first cross the Atlas Mountains to reach Ouarzazate, where we will see the exterior of the Kasbah of Taourit, former residence of one of the most powerful men in the region.

Next, we explore the patchwork of villages, gardens and olive groves around the Skoura Palm Grove. Here we visit the well-preserved Kasbah Amridil, where ancient tools of daily life dating back hundreds of centuries are on display.

Then, we head to the Dades Gorges, a group of rugged rock formations and ravines.

Arrival at our accommodations and check-in. Dinner.

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
Merzouga · Aït Ben Haddou

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

We pass by thousands of date palms as we make our way along the verdant, 200-kilometer-long (125 mile-long) Draa Valley.

Later we visit Aït Ben Haddou, a World Heritage site and one of the best ksars because of its exceptional state of conservation and being a setting for famous films (Gladiator, The Mummy and Babel among others).

Arrival at our accommodations. Dinner.

Day 4
Aït Ben Haddou · Marrakech

Breakfast. Then we travel along one of the highest highways in North Africa featuring the breath-taking scenery of the Atlas Mountains and which takes us to the Tizi n’Tichka Mountain Pass.

Arrival at 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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