3 Day Trip

From Marrakech to the Desert

Overview:

A road trip from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert and back via Rissani offers a stunning, culturally rich adventure through diverse Moroccan landscapes. This journey is ideal for those seeking dramatic changes in scenery, from the soaring High Atlas Mountains to the golden Erg Chebbi dunes.

🗓 Duration: 3 Days / 2 nights
📍Start: Marrakech

🚩End: Marrakech
🛌Accommodation: Hotel, Riad, Desert Camp
🚙Transportation: Mini Van
🎒Tour: Privat and Groups
 €  Price: In offer provided

DAY 1: MARRAKECH - AIT BEN HADDOU - QUARZAZATE - BOUMALNE DADES

• Departure from Marrakech: Set off toward the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (the highest road pass in Morocco). Enjoy breathtaking views of traditional Berber village clinging to the mountainsides.
• Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah: Stop for lunch and visit this iconic UNESCO World Heritage site. This ancient fortified village has served as a backdrop for many famous films, including GLADIATOR and GAME OF THRONES.
• Quarzazate: Visit Kasbah Taourirt or one of the worldrenowned film studios (Atlas Studios). 
• Dades Valley: Pass through Kelaat M'Gouna (the Valley of Roses) befor arriving at Boumalne Dades.
• Overnight stay in a hotel or guesthouse overlooking the lush valley.

DAY 2: DADES GORGE - TODRA GORGE - ERFOUD - MERZOUGA

• Exploring Dades Gorge: Admire the unique rock formations known as "Monkey Fingers" and the famous winding mountain roads.
• Todra Gorge: Stop in Tinghir to walk through the towering limestone canyons, where cliff walls reach heights of up to 300 meters.
• Erfoud: Known as the "Gate to the Sahara", this city is famous for it's fossil workshops and high-quality dates.
• Arrival in Merzouga; Before sunset, embark on a camel trek into the heart of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Spend the night in a desert camp under the stars, enjoying a traditional dinner and live "Gnawa" music around a campfire.

Day 3: MERZOUGA - RISSANI - DRAA VALLEY - MARRAKECH
(The return trip is long, an early start is highly recommended)

• Sunrise: Wake up early to witness the magical sunrise over the golden sand dunes.
• Rissani: Visit the town's authentic traditional market (souk) and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif. 
• Draa Valley: Begin the return jouney passing through Nkob and Agdz, enjoying the scenery of thousands of plam trees stretching along Morocco's longest river valley.
• Return to Marrakech: Arrive back in the "Red City" in the evening.

Tour & Details 

What’s Included:

• Airport pick up and drop off regarding your offer.
• Privat modern vehicle van or minibus depending on your group size  (A/C) with professional multilingual driver or an english speaking tour guide, other languages available upon request.
• Fuel and road tolls.
• 2 nights of accommodation (Mix of Riads, Desert Camp and Hotels).
• Daily Breakfast; Dinners included in Merzouga and Dades. 
• Camel trekking in Merzouga.
• Sandboarding

What’s Excluded:

• Flights: International or domestic airfare.
• Lunches and all beverages.
• Dinners in city of Marrakech.
• 4x4 desert excursion in Merzouga
• Entrance fees to monuments and museums..
• Travel insurance, personal expenses and tips.

Customizable Extras & Activities:

Enhance your 3-day Moroccan journey with these additional experiences. Please let us know during your booking if you would like us to arrange any of the following:

During the Desert Expedition:

• Romantic dinner arrangements or desert proposal setups.
• Off-road adventures: Quad biking or Buggy driving in the dunes.

Essential Travel Information:

• Dietary Needs: Please mention any specific requirements (e.g., vegan or vegetarian) when booking.
• Lunch Breaks: Our guides select reputable restaurants known for quality and freshness. If you have a specific preference, we are happy to accommodate your choice.
• Flexible Routing: This tour can also be booked in reverse.
• Alternative Durations: is also possible.

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