OVERVIEW: 4 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM OUARZAZATE TO MARRAKECH
join us on an Exciting 4 Days Desert Tour From Ouarzazate To Marrakech, beginning in Ouarzazate and exploring the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, known for its film appearances. Next, journey through the picturesque “Road of the Thousand Kasbahs” to Dades Gorges for an overnight stay. Explore the stunning Dades Valley and Todra Gorges before heading to Merzouga Desert for camel trekking and a night under the stars. Enjoy real Gnawa music in Khamlia village, meet nomads, and experience a magical desert sunset on a camel ride. Conclude your adventure with a return to Marrakech via Alnif, Rissani’s lively market, and the scenic Tizi-n-Tichka pass.
HIGHLIGHTS: 4 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM OUARZAZATE
Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah’s UNESCO World Heritage Site
Stunning Dades Gorges and Todra Gorges
Camel trekking and overnight desert camp in Merzouga
Scenic drives along the “Road of the Thousand Kasbahs” and Tizi N Tichka Pass
Camel trek through golden dunes at sunset
Meet a nomadic family in the desert and learn about their hardy way of life.
An overnights in desert camp
Vibrant markets and cultural experiences in Rissani, Alnif, back to Marrakech
ITINERARY: 4 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM OUARZAZATE TO MARRAKECH
DAY 1 : OUARZAZATE – AIT BEN HADDOU – DADES GORGES
We’ll start your 4 Days Desert Tour From Ouarzazate To Marrakech by picking you up from the airport or wherever you are in Ouarzazate. Then, we’ll drive to the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its appearance in movies like Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, and Game Of Thrones. After lunch in Ait Ben Haddou village, we’ll continue our journey to Dades Gorges via the scenic “Road of the Thousand Kasbahs.” Arriving in the evening, you’ll spend the night in a Hotel/Riad in Dades Gorges.
DAY 2 : DADES VALLEY – TOUDGHHA GORGES- TINJDAD – MERZOUGA DESERT
After breakfast, we’ll drive through the Dades Valley. We’ll stop at a place where we can see the valley from above and enjoy the amazing view of the Dades gorges. Then, we’ll continue to Todra Gorges. The Todra River has carved a big canyon in the mountains, making tall red cliffs on both sides.
You can walk around and enjoy the beautiful scenery there. After that, we’ll drive through areas with lots of palm trees called Touroug and Tinjdad. You’ll have some time to eat lunch on the way.
Finally, we arrive at Erg Chebbi’s Merzouga Dunes, where you will check into your hotel and enjoy a magical dinner with traditional Berber music. The hotel provides unique and comfortable accommodations, allowing you to fully embrace the serene beauty of the desert night.
DAY 3: MERZOUGA – ALNIF – NKOB – DRAA VALLEY – OUARZAZATE
Today, make sure to wake up early to witness the breathtaking sunrise, as the dunes come alive with a mesmerizing display of colors and shadows, so you will not miss an awe-inspiring spectacle. After breakfast, you will ride your camel back to Merzouga, meet your driver and head to Ouarzazate.
Along the way, we will stop at Rissani’s bustling traditional market. If you visit on a market day—Sundays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays—you’ll be greeted by a vibrant display of colors, fragrances, and sounds as you stroll through its bustling streets. Afterward, we drive to Alnif before tracing the scenic route along the Draa valley towards Ouarzazate for the overnight.
DAYS 4: OUARZAZATE – PALM GROVES OF SKOURA – AMRIDIL KASBAH – HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS – MARRAKECH
Today, after breakfast in your hotel, we will discover Ourzazate city. This city is the gateway to the Sahara desert and is dubbed the Hollywood of Africa. Home to the historic Kasbah of Taourirt and the famed Atlas studio, Ouarzazate offers a captivating glimpse into Moroccan cinema history.
Continuing our journey, we arrive at the captivating Ait Ben Haddou, where we explore the ancient Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site steeped in history and immortalized in film.
As we bid farewell to this mesmerizing fortress, our path leads us back to vibrant Marrakech, winding through the majestic High Atlas Mountains with a stop to admire the intriguing Telouet Kasbah before we drop you off at your accommodation in Marrakech.
Info: 4 DAYS DESERT TOUR
what Included
Private A/C Vans or 4×4 vehicles
Fuel
English speaking driver.
Pick up & Drop off at your accommodation
Typical hotels, Kasbahs, Riads
Camel ride Per each
Overnight in a traditional nomad tent
All breakfasts
what Excluded
Lunches
Drinks
Entrance fees
Tipping Driver and Guides