With its rich people culture, magnificent scenery, and important architecture, Morocco provides visitors with a singular and interesting experience. A 3 days from Marrakech Desert Tour is a great opportunity to experience Morocco’s romanticist side. In this article, we’ll examine the tour’s specifics and search what makes it so memorable.
1st day : Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Ouarzazate – Dadés Valley
Depart from Marrakech at 8am to explore the High Atlas Mountains, with stops for panoramic views and visits to Berber villages. Visit Ait Ben Haddou’s famous Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its appearance in popular films like Gladiator and The Mummy.
Free time for lunch in town.
Then we continue to Ouarzazate also known as “The gate of the desert” that in Berber language means “noiseless or without confusion”. Here we´ll see the Taourirt kasbah, one of the most spectacular ksars in Morocco.
The next site to visit is the Rose Valley going through the big Skoura palm grove; a beautiful place to contemplate more than 700.000 palms and numerous kasbahs that are built in the surrounding area. In this Valley damascenes roses are raised for cosmetic use such as the valued rosewater. The Rose Festival is held here annually in May, it is an important museum for Moroccan culture.
Finally we reach the Dades valley where we´ll spend the night.
2nd Day : Dadés Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga – Camel Trek and overnight in Berber Camp
Enjoy stunning views of the Dades Valley after breakfast from a strategic lookout in the mountains. Marvel at the multitude of kasbahs and unique scenery. Drive along a well-maintained asphalt road from Tinerhir city through the gorge and into the desert.
After some stops on the way we´ll reach the Todra Gorges. The scenery is spectacular. Local people live in the area and can be seen in their adobe villages. Thanks to its rock sides with many uneven surfaces, these gorges are popular among rock climbers.
After a brief stroll through the Todra Gorges, enjoy some free time for lunch in Tinejdad or Touroug. Then, we’ll travel to the stunning Merzouga dunes and embark on a one-hour camel ride to reach our nomad camp nestled in the heart of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Witness the sunset from the top of a dune before dinner, then spend the night in a tent under a spectacular starry sky.
3rd Day: Merzouga Dunes – Draa Valley – Anti Atlas Mountains – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Experience a breathtaking sunrise in the middle of the desert after waking up early. Return to Merzouga on camels for a delicious breakfast before embarking on our final day. Travel through the arid pre-desertic area, passing the acacia trees, and stop to admire the beautiful views of the Draa Valley, the longest river in Morocco. Continue towards Ouarzazate, stopping for lunch and arriving in Marrakech around 8pm. Transfer to the hotel and end of our services.