Ouarzazate – Skoura Oasis – Roses Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Desert

After breakfast at the hotel/riad, we will depart from Ouarzazate and drive to our ultimate stop of the day, which is Merzouga. We will go through the road of a thousand Kasbah and after visiting Skoura Oasis. Then, We will stay for a little while at the capital of roses Kalaat M’gouna. After that, we will pay a visit to Boumalne Dades Valley and Tinghir. Near the town Tinghir, we will go to Toudra Gorges and take a walk across the narrow canyons. After lunch at the gorges, we will head towards Arfoud driving by Tinjdad. We will stop there to check the fossils and we will continue after that to Merzouga.

At Merzouga, we will leave our vehicle behind and ride the camels towards the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Before the sunset, we will climb a high dune to see the wonderful view. Then, we will head to the Erg Chebbi camp where we will spend the first night of our Ouarzazate Desert tour in a nomadic tent surrounded by a band of musicians.

Erg Chebbi – Rissani – Alnif – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate

Right after enjoying the wonderful views of the sunrise early in the morning, we will head back to the hotel at Merzouga village. We shall take a ride in our 4×4 car towards the palm plantation spots of Tafilalet. Before we visit Rissani, which is the holy land of the Moroccan Royal Family, we will drive after that to Alnif for a traditional lunch. Then, we will visit many villages and Kasbahs including Tazarine, N’kob, and Tansikht. And finally, we will head towards Ouarzazate through Draa Valley and some villages like Agdez. Finally, our Ouarzazate Desert tour ends.

Included

  • Transport in comfortable A/C vehicle during your private Morocco tour from Marrakech
  • Experienced English speaking guide and driver
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Camel trek to the desert camp / 1 camel for each person
  • 1 Night in the Sahara desert camp including dinner and breakfast

Not Included

  • Lunches
  • drinks
  • what’s not mentioned in the program of this private Morocco tour from Marrakech

Overview :

2-day Ouarzazate to Merzouga dunes tour is to ne of the most popular Moroccan Sahara dunes destinations. It along the southern edge of the High Atlas Mountains to the desert.

Info :

+ Duration: 2 Days & 1 nights
+ Departure: 07:00 am
+ Starting Location: Ouarzazate
+ Ending Location: Ouarzazate

DESCRIPTION :

Perfect for travellers seeking a short adventure, this 2-day desert tour from Ouarzazate to the Merzouga dunes takes you to one of the most popular destinations in southern Morocco. The journey follows the southern slopes of the High Atlas Mountains east of Ouarzazate, offering a spectacular variety of landscapes, lifestyles, and experiences.

Riding camels around the towering dunes is an unforgettable adventure, made perfect by watching the slow sunset, a daily spectacle even desert nomads enjoy. The day comes to a glorious end around a campfire with nomad music. At night, you can slumber comfortably in your private tent, reflecting on the day’s wonders.

On route to the desert, you will experience Skoura’s green oasis and the fortified, multi-generational home of Kasbah Amredhil, the sweetly scented Damascene rose products in the Valley of the Roses, the unusually shaped rocks in the Dades Valley, and a refreshing walk by the river.

The second day brings new highlights: the spectacle of the sunrise, visits to charming villages and a mountain pass featured in a Hollywood blockbuster, driving through the Dra’a Valley, and passing by 44 types of palm trees, adobe kasbahs, and Berber villages.

Highlights :

  • Visiting the fortified Kasbah Amredhil in Skoura Oasis and the Damascene Rose co-operatives in Kel’aa M’gouna.
  • Exploring Dades Valley and the Toudgha Gorges, & uncovering the fascinating “Khettara” water channel.
  • Experiencing a sunset camel ride, sandboarding, capturing unique photos & dancing to Berber music.
  • A delicious dinner under the panoply of stars & sleeping in your private tent in a luxury camp in Erg Chebbi.
  • Discovering the Dra’a Valley’s palm groves with its Berber villages, giving an insight into local life.
  • Stopping by Agdz, a Berber village famous for its palm dates before crossing the Anti-Atlas Mountains.

IMPORTANT ! : Bear in mind that this is just a tour itinerary suggestion, if it does not match what you are looking for, please do not hesitate to Contact us. We will organize a different itinerary based on your preferences and your stay duration. We offer customized and tailor-made tours and trips all around Morocco

The Price : varies according to the number of people, the more people joining the tour the less the price gets. Since the transportation payment is fixed, the price will be divided according to the number of people. The price also depends on the quality of the accommodation. Contact us for an exact price.

NOTE:
If this 2 days tour from Ouarzazate to merzouga Tour does not match what you’re looking for, don’t hesitate to contact us and we will prepare the trip for your needs and requirements.

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