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3 Days Tour Marrakech To Merzouga DesertTour Overview

Our company, Wild Morocco Tours, arranges a 3 days tour Marrakech to Merzouga desert, which is the most well-known desert activity offered by Marrakech. The high Atlas Mountains, the Ait ben Haddou Kasbah, and a night in the Merzouga Desert will all be sights you travel by.

ItineraryDay 1: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades

From your accommodation at the Riad or any other optional place, you will be picked up at 8 p.m. The trip begins at Marrakech. On our journey, we will travel through the well-known pass of Tizi N’Tichka (2260m high over the High Atlas Mountains) appreciating the outstanding Berber villages until you arrive at Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been a location for shooting many movies such as Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia.

Exploring the area, you will enjoy strolling through the river, The Ksar, and the alleys of Ait Ben Haddou that sound like wandering in the Middle Ages. You will also Ounila’s river’s astonishing view which is surrounded by amazing landscapes.

after having a nice lunch, we proceeded with the tour to Dades Gorges through Ouarzazate, Skoura, and along the Valley of Roses where the festival of roses is held in May. When we reach Boulmane Dades, we will make our way to Dades Valley. Here, you enjoy exploring the majestic sand castles and monkey toes (a fascinating rock formation) that are a point of attraction for visitors. At the hotel, we have dinner and stay overnight.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Erfoud – Risani – Merzouga (Marrakech Desert Trip)Day 3: Merzouga – Alnif – Tazarine – Agdez – Taourirt Kasbah – Marrakech