On the first day of your journey from Marrakech to Merzouga, the adventure starts with a worry-free pickup right from your hotel or riad in Marrakech.
The tour commences with a drive through the scenic Tizi-N-Tichka pass in the High Atlas Mountains, offering an impressive viewpoint with stunning vistas.
This pass is a must-see route connecting Marrakech and Ouarzazate, featuring winding roads reaching heights of up to 2,300 meters!
Next stop is the ancient Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you'll enjoy a fascinating guided tour and take a refreshing lunch break.
The journey continues to the Kasbah of Touarirt in Ouarzazate before heading to the picturesque Dades Valley, known for its lush palm tree oasis, flowing river, and towering mountains.
Here, you’ll spend the night at one of the charming hotels nestled in the valley.
The next day, our journey begins with a traditional Moroccan breakfast and continues towards the remarkable Todgha Gorges near Tinghir.
The towering stone cliffs and narrow 10-meter-wide gorge create a mesmerizing sight. Passing through picturesque villages on our way to Merzouga, we will reach Erfoud and Rissani.
The desert adventure truly begins as we whisk you away to Merzouga, the renowned edge of the great Sahara Desert!
Your first experience here will be an unforgettable camel ride through the golden dunes, followed by witnessing the stunning sunset with colours that must be seen to be believed!
In the evening, indulge in stargazing while being serenaded by Tuareg music by the fire before retiring to your luxurious and thoughtfully appointed desert tent for the night.
On the final leg of the three-day voyage from Marrakech to Merzouga, you will have the opportunity to experience a truly stunning sunrise, enjoy a revitalizing shower, and savor a delightful traditional breakfast at the campsite.
Our return journey to Marrakech will lead us through Alnif, a Berber village celebrated for its traditional wedding rituals and cultural heritage.
En route, we will traverse Tazarin, a charming desert settlement distinguished by its lush palm groves and renowned henna production.
As the day progresses, we will ensure your safe return to Marrakech, where we will drop you off at your accommodation, marking the conclusion of our unforgettable three-day excursion from Marrakech to the Merzouga desert and back again.
What Is Included:
10% contribution to aid local communities in need
What Is Not Included:
I loved this trip to Morocco so much!Some of the highlights for me were the exquisite Bahia Palace, the market in Marrakech, dancing around the campfire in the Sahara, gazing at the stars under the desert sky, and the luxurious hammam spa experience!
I highly recommend Heart Centered Travel and their Morocco tours.It was eye opening, culturally rich, and so much fun!This was the best trip I have ever been on!
Morocco is a place that has to be experienced first-hand! I loved this tour so much, I can’t even find the words!
I was especially impressed with the level of service for such a reasonable price, no details were missed and the staff went above and beyond to make this trip fun, memorable, and authentic.
One of my favorite parts was camping in the Sahara Desert…absolutely stunning!
Morocco is such a magical place!
I really enjoyed the market, the mint tea, and getting to know the locals.It made me feel good to know that part of the price of the tour went directly to helping them.
I also appreciated the free days where I got to explore on my own and have some downtime.I can’t wait to come back!
