3 days tour to the desert
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley
• Morning:
• Depart early from Marrakech, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260m), with stunning views of the High Atlas Mountains.
• Visit a local Argan oil cooperative along the way.
• Midday:
• Stop at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou, a historic kasbah used in films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones.
• Enjoy a guided tour of the kasbah, followed by lunch nearby.
• Afternoon:
• Drive through Ouarzazate, often called the “Hollywood of Morocco,” and visit Taourirt Kasbah or Atlas Studios if time permits.
• Continue through the Skoura oasis and the Valley of Roses, arriving at Dades Valley by evening.
• Night:
• Overnight in a traditional riad or guesthouse in Dades Gorge.
Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Desert
• Morning:
• Visit the dramatic rock formations of Dades Gorge before heading to Todra Gorges, a popular spot for climbers with its towering canyon walls.
• Midday:
• Enjoy a traditional lunch in Tinghir or a nearby village.
• Afternoon:
• Continue to Merzouga, the gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes.
• Upon arrival, switch to camels for a scenic ride into the desert at sunset.
• Evening:
• Arrive at a luxury or standard desert camp, where you’ll enjoy traditional Berber music, a campfire, and dinner under the stars.
Day 3: Merzouga – Alnif – Marrakech
• Morning:
• Wake early to watch the spectacular sunrise over the dunes.
• Ride camels back to Merzouga and enjoy breakfast at a local guesthouse.
• Midday:
• Drive through the towns of Alnif and Nkob, with views of the Draa Valley.
• Stop for lunch in Ouarzazate or a scenic spot along the way.
• Afternoon:
• Return to Marrakech via the High Atlas Mountains, arriving by early evening.
Included Highlights:
• Professional driver.
• Accommodation in Dades and the desert camp.
• Camel trekking and desert activities.
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