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Marrakech to Ouarzazate

Explore imperial cities and the great southern desert: 5-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
  • DepartureMarrakech
  • DestinationOuarzazate
  • Duration5 days
  • PriceX
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Panoramic tour

Leave Marrakech for the enchanting Dades gorges, crossing the impressive Tizi-n-Tishka pass in the majestic High Atlas Mountains. Visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has served as the backdrop for numerous blockbuster films.

Our 5-day tour includes an exciting camel trekking experience, a cozy desert camp and three nights of hotel/riad comfort followed by an unforgettable night in a charming tented camp.

An adventure that will leave you breathless!

Travel plan - 5 days

We leave Marrakech for a day full of discovery and wonder.
We will cross the majestic Tizi-n-Tishka pass in the spectacular High Atlas Mountains.

Our first stop will be the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the location of iconic films such as Lawrence of Arabia, The Gladiator and Alexander.

After a tasty lunch, we will immerse ourselves in the natural beauty and historical monuments of the Kasbah of Taourirt, Ouarzazate, Skoura, and the picturesque Valley of Roses, famous for its damask rose culture and picturesque festival held in mid-May.

We will pass through the picturesque Berber villages of El Kelaa M’Gouna and Boumalne Dades, where we will spend the night in a cozy environment.

On the second day of our journey, we head to beautiful Merzouga, a town renowned for its towering sand dunes in Erg Chebbi, some of which reach a height of 150 meters.
Along the way, we will have the opportunity to see numerous oases and pass through charming Berber villages such as Touroug.

An important stop will be Rissani, Morocco’s first imperial city, formerly known as Sijilmassa, which was an important transit center for caravans between Morocco, Mali and Niger.
We will visit its bustling souk, full of spices, vegetables and colorful textiles.

After a delicious lunch that will include local specialties such as Matfouna, a stuffed flatbread typical of the region, we will resume our journey until we reach our riad, where mint tea and our camel friends await us.

An unforgettable camel ride of about 90 minutes will take us to the Berber camp, an oasis of tranquility among the spectacular sand dunes.
Here, comfortable Berber tents will welcome us for a magical evening of walks in the dunes, a traditional dinner served under a breathtaking starry sky, and enchanting Berber melodies around the campfire.

After a tasty breakfast, we will have the opportunity to immerse ourselves in the local culture by visiting the village of Khamlia, inhabited by the Gnawa people, originally slaves from Sudan.
We will discover their unique music and lifestyle.

Not far away is the striking Lake Merzouga, a refuge for hundreds of flamingos and storks during the rainy season.

Afterwards, we will return to Rissani, an ancient imperial city also known as Sijilmassa, famous for its lively souk, where we will see a variety of spices, vegetables and colorful textiles.

After a tasty lunch of local specialties, such as Matfouna, a stuffed flatbread typical of the region, we will leave Rissani to return to our riad, where we will leave our bulky luggage in secure rooms.

We will then take our camel friends for an unforgettable desert adventure, culminating in the Berber camp nestled among the striking sand dunes.

Here, comfortable Berber tents will be our refuge, providing us with an authentic and enchanting atmosphere. We can stroll through the dunes, enjoy a delicious traditional dinner, and let the Berber rhythms carry us around the fire under a starry sky.

Let’s get up early to climb the dunes and admire the enchanting spectacle of the sunrise coloring the desert.

This is the perfect time to take unforgettable photos. After a refreshing shower and a delicious breakfast in our riad, we will embark on our journey to Ouarzazate.

We will pass through Alnif, Tazzarine, Nekob and the picturesque Draa Valley, taking in breathtaking views along the way.

Our evening will be spent in a cozy guest house in Ouarzazate, where we can rest and relax after an adventurous day.

After a tasty breakfast, we will continue our journey to Marrakech through the majestic High Atlas Mountains.

We will cross the spectacular Tizi n’ Tichka pass, which reaches an altitude of 2260 meters, giving us breathtaking views along the way.

Finally, we will arrive in Marrakech, where our exciting journey will end.

We are happy to have shared this extraordinary experience with you and hope you have created precious memories along the way.

Useful information

  • Driver speaking FR/ENG/IT/ESP
  • Transfer from airport to hotel/residence
  • Half board: Dinner (drinks not included)
  • Breakfast until day 4
  • Air-conditioned and comfortable transportation
  • 3 nights in hotel or Riad and 1 night in desert tented camp.
  • Excursions and visits included in the program

  • Airfare
  • Museum admission tickets
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunch and all drinks
  • Anything not specified in the “included in the price” section

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  • Confirmation of reservation: once your reservation is confirmed, we will contact you to determine the exact location and date of the meeting. You will receive an official booking confirmation that will include full details of your tour and meeting instructions
  • Cancellation: cancellation can be refunded only if made at least 48 hours before the date of the appointment. Please note that any cancellation requests received after this deadline may not be refunded
  • Optional products and services: the reservation amount does not include optional products or services ordered locally. Any additional requests or extra services must be agreed upon and paid for separately
  • Absence: in case of non-attendance at the agreed appointment, no refund will be made and 100% of the total booking amount will be retained
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