5 Day itinerary in Morocco, Africa
The desert from Marrakech to Merzouga
Unique experience, this circuit offers you the possibility to live a few days in freedom in Marrakech, then to discover with a guide the most beautiful Moroccan landscapes of the High Atlas to the desert of Merzouga and its fabulous dunes
By Afifa
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Easy
Recommended Age
Minimum 6
Maximum 80
Operated in
English, Spanish, Arabic, French
GUIDANCE
On Some Day Trips
starting point
Marrakesh
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Rural home stays
Kayak & Canoe
Rafting
Snorkeling/Diving
Indigenous culture
Hiking
Skiing/Snowboarding
Meet local people
Visit markets
Cycling
Nature & Wildlife
Explorer Trips
Culture & Heritage
Start/End
Night
Highlights
Kasbah Ait Benhadou
Kelaa Tingghir
Erg chebbi
Kasbah Taourirt
Kasbah Ait Benhadou
Kelaa Tingghir
Erg chebbi
Kasbah Taourirt
Itinerary
Standard
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Arrival to Marrakesh
Welcome on your arrival at Marrakech airport and transfer to your hotel. Installation, free day in the red city. Free meals. Night at the hotel.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
Marrakech / Desert excursion
Departure from your hotel at 7:30 am after breakfast for the great Moroccan south by crossing the High Atlas chain by the Tizin-Tichka pass, the highest in the country (2260 m above sea level) and visit of the village of Aït Ben Haddou and its mud houses, classified as World Heritage by Unesco, Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses. The oases and mountains around Ouarzazate contain true wonders. The kasbahs, splendid architectural vestiges with their adobe walls and their large towers offer all the shades of ocher with the snows of Mount N’Goun as a backdrop. Night and restful dinner at the hotel at the Dades Gorges, a spectacular environment. Free lunch.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3
Desert excursion
Breakfast then departure for the visit of the astonishing Gorges de Todra. The Todra valley preserves a remarkable architectural heritage with around forty Ksar and Kasbahs, nicknamed the “Thousand Kasbahs” route. Continue to the large and famous sand dunes of Merzouga. Appreciated for their majestic height and stretching over several kilometers, they are one of the pride of the region. One hour camel ride at sunset for a unique view of the dunes. An unforgettable spectacle. Installation at the bivouac and Moroccan dinner in a nomad tent in the middle of the desert. Joyful evening with the Berbers, night in tents. Free lunch.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4
Desert excursion / Marrakech
At sunrise, camel ride then breakfast at the bivouac hostel. Departure from Merzouga towards Marrakech. The way back to Marrakech is remarkably punctuated by oases. Arrival in Marrakech around 7:30 p.m. overnight at the hotel. Free lunch and dinners.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5
Departure
Release of your room and transfer to Marrakech airport according to your flight plan. Free meals. Possibility of extension to Marrakech
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Meals
- Dinner (4)
- Breakfast (4)
Transport
- airport transfers, car during the trip
Activities
- camel, sun rise and sun set,
Extras
- monuments entry, guide
Not Included
- lunch, drinks,Personal expenses.Tips for porters and waiters, insurance
About Afifa
TEAM LEAD
Baboo Certified
We have been recognized and certified by the Moroccan Tourism Ministry as a specialized receptive tourism travel agency since 1987.This accreditation in accord with the law grants us the right to organize events and offer a wide range of services
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$288.00 USD