4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
4 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. During this Moroccan tour that lasts 4-days and 3-nights, prepare yourself to visit fascinating sites and historical landmarks. Along the way to the Golden Dunes of Merzouga, we will be passing through Tizi N T’ichka, a breathtaking panorama located at the highest point in the High Atlas Mountains, 2260 meters above sea level. From there, we will move on to the mesmerizing Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, which lies between two enchanting cities, Marrakech and Ouarzazate. Feel free to wander inside the Kasbah to learn more about this ancient castle and its hidden secrets.
Next, we will travel to Ouarzazate, a Berber city that, a century ago, was merely a military settlement. However, due to the numerous movies, series, and films shot here, the city has gained global recognition. We will spend one night in Boumalne, breaking up the road. The next day, we will visit Dades Gorge, Monkey Finger Rock, Todgha Gorge, and the Sahara Desert, where you will experience the camel ride and spend a night at a desert camp in the heart of the desert. The next day, we drive back to Marrakech via Ouarzazate, where we will spend the third night. Your 4-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga comes to an end in Marrakech.
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A 4 Day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga begins at your accommodation in Marrakech. Whenever your host is located, our driver guide will arrive to pick you up and drive you to Boumalne Dades, where you will spend the night. Along the way, many fantastic sites await your visit, and fascinating landscapes lie to be seen. Two hours after leaving the red city of Marrakech, we will make our first stop at Tizi N’T’ichka Pass, located in the middle of the high Atlas Mountains with an elevation of 2260 meters.
After witnessing the panoramic view of the Atlas, we continue driving to Ait Ben Haddou. Kasbah, registered as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations in 1987, is an architectural monument that includes a number of houses, with many narrow alleys intertwined in a unique geometric shape. Feel free to make a wander inside the Kasbah once you finish. We will pause for lunch near the Kasbah, then we set off again to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa,” and the gateway to the Sahara, where the sprawling Kasbah of Taourirt offers a glimpse into Morocco’s storied past. Furthermore, we will stop in Kalaat M’Gouna to see the Rose Valley, then move on to your Riad in Dades.
Day two of your 4-day tour from Marrakech to the Merzouga Desert begins with a short visit to the dazzling Dades gorge. The site is very spectacular, thanks to the rocks, rivers, and curves that give it a wonderful look. The monkey finger rocks settled not far away, creating a magnificent view that captivated every traveler.
Furthermore, we continue driving to Todgha Gorge, passing by Tinghir, a city famous for fossil finds. Once in the gorge, admire the beautiful landscape by taking a walk along the river to witness the beauty of this world-famous gorge. Thereafter, we leave the place and continue driving south. On the way, we will stop in Tinjdad or Touroug for lunch at a local restaurant that serves both delicious and quality food. Next, we move on to the Sahara Desert, where memorable moments await.
Upon arrival, enjoy a camel ride across the desert camp, which is located in the depths of the desert. Enjoy a delicious Berber dinner, as well as the ambiance that the camp’s staff make every single night by playing several instruments around the campfire. Later, spend your own time gazing at the vast, dark sky filled with stars. stay overnight in a charming tent.
Wake up early today to witness a wonderful sunrise over the front dunes of your camp stay. Later, after breakfast and maybe a much-needed shower, we leave the golden sand of Erg Chebbi and drive to Ouarzazate, where you will stay the last night of your 4-day Morocco Desert Tour. Along the way, we will have several stops to make, as no doubt the first one lies in Rissani, where only a visit to the ancient market is more than enough.
The Rissani market is the largest in the region. It is very old, divided into alleys and areas; each area or alley specializes in a specific commodity or industry, as is the case in traditional markets in old cities such as in Fes and Marrakech. This market features four entrances and is open on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, with Sunday being the busiest day.
After taking a stroll in the market, we head to Alnif via an arid pre-desertic area where acacia trees lie every ten meters. In Alnif, we will stop for a coffee break and then continue. The road to Ouarzazate leads us via the Draa Valley, the longest river in the Kingdom of Morocco. After passing by Tazarine, Nakoub, and many villages, we reach our destination, Ouarzazate, for an overnight stay.
Today, the last day of your 4-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert, will take us back to the tour’s starting point, Marrakech, also known as the Red City. After a typical breakfast in your hotel in Ouarzazate, we drive to Telouet to visit the ancient Kasbah of that belongs to Glaoui family.
The Kasbah was the seat of power for the Al Glaoui family. Muhammad Ibibet founded the Kasbah in the second half of the nineteenth century. After his death, the Al Glaoui family took ownership of the Kasbah, supervising its construction and enhancing its architectural splendor, making it a source of pride for Morocco. Its classification within the human cultural heritage framework attests to its high quality.
Built on a high place overlooking the neighboring lands in 1860, the Kasbah’s construction evolved year after year as the wealth and influence of the Glaoui family increased. The characteristic of Telouet lies in the use of stone, and it went beyond its defensive nature to become a place of recreation and rest for the guests of the Glaoui family due to the abundance of water in this area. The Kasbah of Telouet is a model of an entire miniature city, built in the time-honored tradition of Moroccan architecture.
The Glaoui also took care to decorate its rooms with carved zellige (tiles), and the reception room is a magnificent sight with its doors and windows made of juniper wood, as well as its ceilings, which contain the most beautiful and pompous Moroccan carvings of cedar wood decorated with the most exquisite colors. A combination of Andalusian aesthetics and Amazigh flair, this work is considered one of the best produced by more than 300 local artisans and creators from all over Morocco during five years of hard work.
Later, after visiting the Kasbah, we set off again to Tizi N T’ichka, where we will have lunch. In the late afternoon, we drop you off at your accommodation, marking the end of your 4-day Morocco Desert tour.
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