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4 days desert tour from marrakech to merzouga dunes

1. 4 days desert tour from marrakech to merzouga dunes

Day 1: Marrakech - Atlas Mountains - Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou - Dades Valley Your 4-day, 3-night desert trip from Marrakech to Merzouga will begin early in the morning. A few stops will be made to take photos, enjoy the scenery and drink a cup of coffee. You will cross the famous Tizi-n-Tichka, see Berber villages and observe the radical change of the landscape. We continue to visit the Kasbah of Telouet, which belonged to the Pasha of the Atlas, the Glaoui. Continue to the fortified Berber village of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and known for being the setting for major Hollywood epics: Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator. Cross the river that separates the Kasbah from the main road and explore the village with a local guide. After lunch at one of the local cafes, continue to the Dades Valley passing through Ouarzazate, the oasis of Skoura, Klaa Mgouna, the capital of roses, and famous for its artisanal rose water distillation factories. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Dades. Day 2: Todra Gorges - Tinjdad - Erfoud - Dunes of Merzouga After breakfast, departure for the Sahara desert Erg Chebbi in Merzouga. Passage through the many Berber villages scattered along the road, Jewish kasbah mellah, walk in the oasis in the shade of palm trees, tinghir canyon (Todgha Gorge) with a local guide. Continuation to Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud. Erg chebbi. After relaxing in Merzouga, pack a small overnight bag for your camel trek through the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Arrive at a traditional Berber camp, leave the camels and trek to the highest dunes to watch the sunset. Spend the night in nomadic Berber tents under the stars, listening to the music of the drums in the middle of the Sahara. Day 3: Merzouga - Rissani- Alnif - Tizi N'Tfrkhin -Tinghir-Dades We will start the third day of our tour by watching the sunrise over the desert. After an early start, we will get back on our camels (depending on the type of camp, it is possible to take a shower and have breakfast before the camel trek). On the way back to Ouarzazate, we will take a different route. Passing through the palm grove of Tafilalet and the village of Rissani, former capital and place of residence of the founder of the Alaouite dynasty, we will reach the town of Alnif. Here we will join the road that crosses the amazing Anti-Atlas mountain range. After admiring the spectacular colors and shapes of the mountains, we will arrive at Tizi N'tfarkhin, Tinghir and an amazing palm grove. At lunch time, we will stop in Tinghir to eat and rest before continuing the road to the Dades Valley, visiting the Dades Gorges, In the afternoon, we will cross the High Atlas Mountains towards Khmis Dadès, where we will spend the night in a riad or a kasbah. Day 4: Dades -Skoura-Ouarzazate - Marrakech After a delicious breakfast, you will have time to explore Ouarzazate at your own pace. We recommend that you visit the Kasbah of Taourirt and the Atlas Film Studios, known as the Hollywood of the desert. We will drop you off in Marrakech in the early afternoon.

Ait Benhaddou and Telouet Kasbahs: Day Trip from Marrakech

2. Ait Benhaddou and Telouet Kasbahs: Day Trip from Marrakech

Experience Ait Benhaddou and Telouet Kasbahs day trip from Marrakech. Criss-cross the Atlas Mountains and take the road to the Sahara Desert on the old caravan routes. See colorful villages with houses erected from mud. See trading outposts, local art, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites featured in Hollywood blockbusters. Ride over the famous Tizi-n-Tichka, see Berber villages, and watch as the landscape changes drastically, becoming semi-arid and desert-like as the chain of the Atlas mountains acts as barrier against the Mediterranean climate of the north. Take a side road to the Telouet Kasbah, which belonged to the Pacha of the Atlas, the Glaoui, and was left to ruin after the departure of the French armies. Marvel at the tiled walls, fluted pillars, painted wooden ceilings, and colored glass windows of the reception rooms. Enjoy lunch at Ait Ben Haddou along the newly asphalted road. Once in the village, get a closer look at the Kasbah's turrets, grilled windows, and soft peach coloured adobe walls. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, the most famous of all Moroccan kasbahs, due to its appearance in many Hollywood blockbusters. This was one of the most important fortress strongholds on the old Salt Road caravan routes, where traders brought slaves, gold, ivory, and salt from sub-Saharan Africa to Marrakech and beyond. Before leaving Ait Benhaddou, take one last glimpse of the village from a distant point offering a panoramic view.

From Marrakech: Day Trip to Ait Benhaddou the gate to Sahara

3. From Marrakech: Day Trip to Ait Benhaddou the gate to Sahara

Discover the great views of the Atlas Mountains on a guided day tour from Marrakech. Drive through the Tizi n'Tichka pass and explore the charming town of Ait Benhaddou, known for its famous Kasbah. Benefit from pickup at your accommodation in Marrakech, and then journey to the ancient settlement of Ait Ben Haddou via the winding roads of the Atlas Mountains. Upon arrival, discover the center of Morocco's movie industry and see where films such as "Gladiator" and "Lawrence of Arabia" were shot. Get a wonderful view of the entire valley from the top of a hill and admire the typical clay architecture of the historic settlement. Take two hours to explore the village and enjoy a meal on a terrace with clear views of the Kasbah. Continue to Telouet and pass through the Ounila Valley and discover the amazing Telouat kasbah . Return to Marrakech and get dropped off at your accommodation on arrival.

Kasbahs Ait Ben Haddou And Telouet Day Trip from Marrakech

4. Kasbahs Ait Ben Haddou And Telouet Day Trip from Marrakech

Ait benhadou and Telouet Kasbahs day trip takes you across the chain of the High Atlas mountains and over the famous Tizi-n-Tichka pass, one of the most dramatic passes in Morocco (The governement started a project to renovate a big part of the road after a tragic bus accident in 2012 and the work is still ongoing due to the harsh winter climate and geography). All along the road you can see Berber villages scattered along the side of the mountains, sometimes hard to distinguish from the mountainous entourage. As you reach the far side of the mountains the landscape changes drastically, becoming semi-arid and desert-like as the chain of the Atlas mountains acts as barrier separating the Mediterranean climate of the north from the Arid desertic winds on the south-east. After the Tichka pass 2162m, we leave the main road and take a side road to the Telouet Kasbah, which belonged to the Pacha of the Atlas, the Glaoui, and stands in ruins after the last Pasha fled the country after the departure of the French armies. In the first kasbah you will visit only a few rooms that can be seen, as much of the kasbah has been closed off because of the falling ceilings and unsafe walls. However, the tiled walls, fluted pillars, beautifully painted wooden ceilings and coloured glass windows of the reception rooms allow you to imagine what it was like in its prime. From there you continue for lunch at Ait Ben Haddou along the newly asphalted road. Once in the village, you will get a closer look at the Kasbah's architecture with turrets on all the buildings, adorned with grilled windows and soft peach coloured walls. These traditional houses are made of adobe, highly suitable for the climat conditions of the south and the summets of the mountains because it is an efficient temperature isolator and the building materials are abundant and require no transportation or significant transformation process.The afternoon is spent exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, This is the most famous of all Moroccan kasbahs, largely due to its appearance in many Hollywood blockbusters. It was one of the most important fortress strongholds on the old Salt Road caravan routes, where traders brought slaves, gold, ivory and salt from sub-Saharan Africa to Marrakech and beyond. Before leaving Ait Benhaddou, you will take on last glimps of the village from a distant point offering a wonderful panoramic view especially under clear blue skies.

Private 2-Day Desert Trip with Camping & Camel Trekking

5. Private 2-Day Desert Trip with Camping & Camel Trekking

Day 1 Your Hotel-OUARZAZATE-ZAGORA (6 hours drive) This program begins at 7am from your Hotel. Firstly you take the road towards Zagora via Ouarzazate. We stop at Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah taking in the magical places described on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Youcontinue, heading into the Draa Valley renowned for its Ksour and Kasbah. Finally you arrive at Zagora, where you wil enjoy riding a camel for 1.30 hours at sunset. You round off this wonderful day enjoying a delicious traditional dinner beneath the bright desert stars before retiring to sleep in a Berber tent under the endless sky. Day 2 Zagora-Your Hotel (7 hours drive) You take a typical Berber breakfast early in the morning in Zagora before mounting your camels into the dunes to watch the sunrise. Later you head back to through the Atlas Mountains by road to The Pearl of The South and end at your Hotel.

Day Trip To Kasbah Ait Ben haddou and Telouet Kasbahs

6. Day Trip To Kasbah Ait Ben haddou and Telouet Kasbahs

Experience Ait Benhaddou and Telouet Kasbahs day trip from Marrakech. Criss-cross the Atlas Mountains and take the road to the Sahara Desert on the old caravan routes. See colorful villages with houses erected from mud. See trading outposts, local art, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites featured in Hollywood blockbusters. Ride over the famous Tizi-n-Tichka, see Berber villages, and watch as the landscape changes drastically, becoming semi-arid and desert-like as the chain of the Atlas mountains acts as barrier against the Mediterranean climate of the north. Take a side road to the Telouet Kasbah, which belonged to the Pacha of the Atlas, the Glaoui, and was left to ruin after the departure of the French armies. Marvel at the tiled walls, fluted pillars, painted wooden ceilings, and colored glass windows of the reception rooms. Enjoy lunch at Ait Ben Haddou along the newly asphalted road. Once in the village, get a closer look at the Kasbah's turrets, grilled windows, and soft peach coloured adobe walls. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, the most famous of all Moroccan kasbahs, due to its appearance in many Hollywood blockbusters. This was one of the most important fortress strongholds on the old Salt Road caravan routes, where traders brought slaves, gold, ivory, and salt from sub-Saharan Africa to Marrakech and beyond. Before leaving Ait Benhaddou, take one last glimpse of the village from a distant point offering a panoramic view.

4 Days from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Desert

7. 4 Days from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Desert

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Kasbah Telouet – Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate This 4 days Morocco desert tour will start it from Marrakech. Our driver guide will pick you up from your accommodation and drive through the Atlas Passes. On the road we will make stops to enjoy the stunning views of the Atlas Mountains and Tizi N’tichka pass (2260m). to Kasbah Ait-Benhaddou. This fortified walled city was built right on the caravan path between Marrakech and the Sahara and was once a thriving trading post during the 17th century. Inside the high mud walls are 6 Kasbahs and a small number of homes. Ait Benhaddou has appeared in several movies, including Gladiator & Lawrence of Arabia. Later we will visit Atlas Studios in Ouarzazte before check our Hotel / or Riad to relax, dinner & overnight will be in Ouarzazate. Day 2: Ouarzazate – Valley of Roses – Dades Valley – Tinghir City – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Erg-Chebbi Sand Dunes (MERZOUGA) After breakfast we will initiate our journey from Ouarzazate known as “the door of Sahara desert” to Merzouga. We will stop to discover the beautiful architecture of Kasbah Taourirte situated in Ouarzazate city. After that we’ll drive along the road of thousands Kasbah, Rose valley, Dades valley and Todra Valley. We will enjoy the green views full of palms grove and almonds trees. Later we arrive at Todra Gorge a chilly and natural place with it orange towering cliffs, the canyons of Todra Gorge are almost 1,000 feet deep. Also it’s a preferred place for the climbers, where we will take time to discover this incredible place. In the afternoon we continue our way to Sahara desert along many Berber villages such as: Tinjdad, Melaab and Erfoud. We will have free time for lunch, before arriving to the magical land of sand dunes, Dinner and overnight in a hotel / or Riad in Merzouga. Day 3: Around Merzouga – Desert Tour – Camel Trek & Overnight in Desert Camp After breakfast, we will start our journey around Erg-Chebbi sand dunes. We will visit khamliya village where you will listen African music (Gnawa) played by the people originally from the black Africa, a delicious lunch in Local restaurant. In the afternoon you will start Camel Trekking Adventure, across the beautiful unique orange colored sand dunes to desert camp. The great experience where you can feed your soul, enjoy the wonderful sunset from the middle of dunes. Dinner & overnight will be in camp, music played and you can frolic on the sand dunes under zillions of stars. Day 4: Merzouga – Middle Atlas – Midelt – Ifrane City – Fes On the last day of our 4 Days from Marrakech to Fes desert tour. We recommend you to wake up early to see the colors of the beautiful sunrise. we will continue to Fes via the Middle Atlas & cedar forest where you can see the monkeys. Also we’ll stop for a while in Ifrane city referred to as “the Switzerland of Morocco” before join the oldest city in Morocco Fes.

Kasbahs Ait Ben Haddou And Telouet Day Trip from Marrakech

8. Kasbahs Ait Ben Haddou And Telouet Day Trip from Marrakech

Ait benhadou and Telouet Kasbahs day trip takes you across the chain of the High Atlas mountains and over the famous Tizi-n-Tichka pass, one of the most dramatic passes in Morocco (The governement started a project to renovate a big part of the road after a tragic bus accident in 2012 and the work is still ongoing due to the harsh winter climate and geography). All along the road you can see Berber villages scattered along the side of the mountains, sometimes hard to distinguish from the mountainous entourage. As you reach the far side of the mountains the landscape changes drastically, becoming semi-arid and desert-like as the chain of the Atlas mountains acts as barrier separating the Mediterranean climate of the north from the Arid desertic winds on the south-east. After the Tichka pass 2162m, we leave the main road and take a side road to the Telouet Kasbah, which belonged to the Pacha of the Atlas, the Glaoui, and stands in ruins after the last Pasha fled the country after the departure of the French armies. In the first kasbah you will visit only a few rooms that can be seen, as much of the kasbah has been closed off because of the falling ceilings and unsafe walls. However, the tiled walls, fluted pillars, beautifully painted wooden ceilings and coloured glass windows of the reception rooms allow you to imagine what it was like in its prime. From there you continue for lunch at Ait Ben Haddou along the newly asphalted road. Once in the village, you will get a closer look at the Kasbah's architecture with turrets on all the buildings, adorned with grilled windows and soft peach coloured walls. These traditional houses are made of adobe, highly suitable for the climat conditions of the south and the summets of the mountains because it is an efficient temperature isolator and the building materials are abundant and require no transportation or significant transformation process.The afternoon is spent exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, This is the most famous of all Moroccan kasbahs, largely due to its appearance in many Hollywood blockbusters. It was one of the most important fortress strongholds on the old Salt Road caravan routes, where traders brought slaves, gold, ivory and salt from sub-Saharan Africa to Marrakech and beyond. Before leaving Ait Benhaddou, you will take on last glimps of the village from a distant point offering a wonderful panoramic view especially under clear blue skies.

4 days Desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Erg chebbi

9. 4 days Desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Erg chebbi

Day 1: Marrakech - Atlas Mountains -Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou - Dades Valley Your 4 days 3 nights desert trip from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert will start early in the morning .A few stops will be made to take photos, enjoy the scenery, and drink a cup of coffee. Ride over the famous Tizi-n-Tichka, see Berber villages, and watch as the landscape changes drastically . We continie to visit Telouet Kasbah, which belonged to the Pacha of the Atlas, the Glaoui . Continue to The Berber fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou is a UNESCO listed landmark and is also known a set for major Hollywood epics : Lawrence of Arabia, and Gladiator. Cross the river separating the Kasbah from the main road and explore the village with local guide. After lunch at one of the local cafes, continue to to Dades valley driving past Ouarzazate, Skoura Oasis, Klaa Mgouna, the capital of the roses, and famous for its rose water artisanal distillation factories. Dinner and overnight at your Dades hotel. Day 2: Todra Gorges - Tinjdad - Erfoud - Merzouga Dunes After breakfast, depart for the Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Pass through the many Berber villages scattered along the way, mellah Jewish kasbah , a walk in the oasis under the shade of palm trees , canyon tinghir ( Todgha Gorges) with a local guide . Continue to Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud. Erg chebbi After relaxing in Merzouga, pack a small overnight bag to take on your camel trek across the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Arrive at a traditional Berber camp, leave the camels and walk to the highest dunes to watch the sunset. Spend the night in Berber nomad tents under the stars, listening to drum music in the middle of the Sahara. Day 3: Merzouga - Rissani- Alnif - Tizi N'Tfrkhin -Tinghir-Dades We'll begin the third day of our tour day watching the sunrise over the desert. After an early start, we'll climb back onto our camels (depending on the type of camp, it may be possible to shower and have breakfast before the camel ride). On the way back to Ouarzazate, we'll take a different route. Passing the Tafilalet Palm Grove and the village of Rissani, ancient capital and home to the founder of the Alaouite Dynasty, we'll reach the town of Alnif. Here, we'll join the road that cuts across the stunning Anti-Atlas mountain range. After taking in the spectacular colours and shapes of the mountains, we'll arrive at Tizi N'tfarkhin, Tinghir and an amazing palm grove At lunchtime, we'll stop at Tinghir to eat and rest before continuing the route to Dadès Valley , visit Dades gorge , In the afternoon, we'll pass over the High Atlas mountains on our way to khmis dades , where we'll spend the night in a riad or kasbah. Day 4: Dades -Skoura-Ouarzazate - Marrakech After a delicious breakfast, you'll have time to explore Ouarzazate at your own pace. We recommend visiting the Taourirt Kasbah and Atlas Film Studios, known as the Hollywood of the desert. We'll drop you back off in Marrakech in the early afternoon.

4 Days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Sahara desert

10. 4 Days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Sahara desert

Day 1: Marrakech - Atlas Mountains -Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou - Dades Valley Your 4 days 3 nights desert trip from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert will start early in the morning .A few stops will be made to take photos, enjoy the scenery, and drink a cup of coffee. Ride over the famous Tizi-n-Tichka, see Berber villages, and watch as the landscape changes drastically . We continie to visit Telouet Kasbah, which belonged to the Pacha of the Atlas, the Glaoui . Continue to The Berber fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou is a UNESCO listed landmark and is also known a set for major Hollywood epics : Lawrence of Arabia, and Gladiator. Cross the river separating the Kasbah from the main road and explore the village with local guide. After lunch at one of the local cafes, continue to to Dades valley driving past Ouarzazate, Skoura Oasis, Klaa Mgouna, the capital of the roses, and famous for its rose water artisanal distillation factories. Dinner and overnight at your Dades hotel. Day 2: Todra Gorges - Tinjdad - Erfoud - Merzouga Dunes After breakfast, depart for the Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Pass through the many Berber villages scattered along the way, mellah Jewish kasbah , a walk in the oasis under the shade of palm trees , canyon tinghir ( Todgha Gorges) with a local guide . Continue to Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud. Erg chebbi After relaxing in Merzouga, pack a small overnight bag to take on your camel trek across the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Arrive at a traditional Berber camp, leave the camels and walk to the highest dunes to watch the sunset. Spend the night in Berber nomad tents under the stars, listening to drum music in the middle of the Sahara. Day 3: Merzouga - Rissani- Alnif - Tizi N'Tfrkhin -Tinghir-Dades We'll begin the third day of our tour day watching the sunrise over the desert. After an early start, we'll climb back onto our camels (depending on the type of camp, it may be possible to shower and have breakfast before the camel ride). On the way back to Ouarzazate, we'll take a different route. Passing the Tafilalet Palm Grove and the village of Rissani, ancient capital and home to the founder of the Alaouite Dynasty, we'll reach the town of Alnif. Here, we'll join the road that cuts across the stunning Anti-Atlas mountain range. After taking in the spectacular colours and shapes of the mountains, we'll arrive at Tizi N'tfarkhin, Tinghir and an amazing palm grove At lunchtime, we'll stop at Tinghir to eat and rest before continuing the route to Dadès Valley , visit Dades gorge , In the afternoon, we'll pass over the High Atlas mountains on our way to khmis dades , where we'll spend the night in a riad or kasbah. Day 4: Dades -Skoura-Ouarzazate - Marrakech After a delicious breakfast, you'll have time to explore Ouarzazate at your own pace. We recommend visiting the Taourirt Kasbah and Atlas Film Studios, known as the Hollywood of the desert. We'll drop you back off in Marrakech in the early afternoon.

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The day trip was overal good. Our driver from and back to Marrakech was professional. The highlights were 1/ the visit of the Telouet Kasbah: excellent guide, amazing location, the contrast between the inside and outside is unbelievable. It is a pity that it was not advertised properly as there incredible art work from locals available for purchase at low prices compared to Marrakech. And 2/ the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah: our guide, Abdel Majid, made it perfect. He is very knowledgeable and very friendly with a big smile. This was my second time visiting this Kasbah and it is amazing what you can still learn from a local guide. The minus point was the support via whatsapp. Not friendly and no answer in a timely manner. The pickup is 45min before the advertised time. I'm giving 5 stars for the excellent hard-working guides we had throughout the trip.

It was an amazing trip, definitely the highlight of our Moroccon journey. Our driver, Ilias was very friendly, helpful, welcoming and came prepared. The whole experience was extraordinary, unforgetable.