Morocco Sahara Tour: 3 Days from Marrakech to Merzouga

ur accommodation Riad / Hotel in Marrakech. We journey over the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-N-Tichka pass 2260m/7500ft- It is the highest pass-road in Africa. Panoramic views over the Berber villages and beautiful landscapes in the background. We stop for a break and pictures. Later, we drive through the Ounila Valley then we stop to visit the Kasbah of Telouet. We continue along the Ounila valley till the village of Ait Benhaddou. We stop for lunch here, and we go for a visit to the Mud-brick Castel listed world heritage by UNESCO. We pass by Ouarzazate, the Moroccan Hollywood city due to the number of movies that have been shot here. (Optional visit to the Cinema Studios). Afterward, we continue our journey towards Dades valley through Rose Valley and the Road of thousand Kasbah. Overnight in Dades Valley.

We head toward Todra valley via Tinghir. It is a contrasted valley with Rocky canons & huge palm trees. We will absolutely make picture stops. Later, we get to the famous Todra Mountain Gorge, (Its altitude: 400m/ 1312ft.) where you can walk through. We will stop for lunch nearby Tinjedad. Then we carry on toward the Sand Dunes of Erg Chebbi via The Jorf and its ancient irrigation system with 1000 wales. Finally, Erfoud before seeing the first sand. Erg Chebbi has the Highest sand dunes in the country. Well! Here you have to trade your vehicle for Camels, so you would have 1 hour Camel trekking on the sand dunes during the sunset. The best time for pictures as the sand turns red in order to match this beautiful sky. Arrive at your Desert camp, Check in your private tent, and enjoy your special evening. Dinner and campfire with drum players and Berber music.

We will take a different way back. The amazing drive is along the mountains of Saghrou. Volcanic Rock formation and contrasted with the green oasis of Draa Valley. Lunch will be in Ouarzazate. We continue our journey through the High Atlas Mountains, stopping for picture opportunities. We will be in Marrakech around 6:30 pm. Your 3 Days from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert end at your Riad/Hotel in Marrakech.