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Marrakech
desert express

Begin an unforgettable 4-day adventure through the most spectacular landscapes of Southern Morocco. From Marrakech, you’ll cross the Atlas Mountains, visit the Dades and Todra Gorges, explore oases and kasbahs, and enjoy a magical night in the Merzouga desert. The journey concludes with a visit to the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou before returning to Marrakech.

Tour details

Duration
4 days
arrival
marrakech
departure
Marrakech
season
all year
group
exclusive

Itinerary

  • Pick-up at the hotel where you are staying in Marrakech or directly at the airport to start the route.
  • Departure will be from Marrakech via the mountain pass Col Tichka, where we will cross the Atlas Mountains, making stops to enjoy the magnificent views along the way and to rest or take photos whenever you feel like it.
  • We will continue to Ouarzazate, where we will have lunch before continuing the journey and reaching the village of Skoura, located in the heart of the palm grove valley, an extensive and labyrinthine oasis adorned with beautiful secret kasbahs that we can visit.
  • From here, we will proceed through the Valley of Roses (famous for rose cultivation) towards the Dades Valley, where we will visit the Dades Gorges.
  • Dinner and overnight stay by the Dades River.
  • After breakfast, we will continue along the banks of Boumalne, where a road lined with kasbahs (citadels) and ksour (fortresses or castles) opens up, with a landscape of ochre, red, and mauve colors.
  • We will be surrounded by rocky plateaus where camels graze.
  • After a journey filled with ksour, oases, and palm trees, we will reach Tineghir, perched at an altitude of 1,350 meters and surrounded by a palm grove.
  • We will then proceed to Erfoud (the city of fossils) and pass through Rissani before reaching Merzouga, facing the towering dunes of Erg Chebbi.
  • At the hotel, we will leave behind what we don’t need as the camels await us to venture into the desert while the sun sets until we reach the camp of tents in the middle of the vast dunes, where we will spend the night in a tent.
  • Dinner and overnight stay in a tent under the desert stars.
  • We will wake up early and witness the beautiful spectacle of the sunrise over a sea of sand.
  • We will ride camels back to the hotel to freshen up with a shower and enjoy a hearty breakfast. Then, we will head towards Rissani, the first imperial city of Morocco, to visit its legendary market.
  • Afterward, we will continue towards Tazzarine, passing through Alnif.
  • We will continue our journey towards the magnificent Draa Valley, known for its date palm production and millions of palm trees.
  • We will have a panoramic visit of the valley before crossing the Anti-Atlas Mountains.
  • Finally, we will arrive in Ouarzazate.
  • In Ouarzazate, if you are a cinema fan, you can visit the film studios where many famous Hollywood movies have been filmed.
  • Afterward, we will detour to visit the renowned Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou (a UNESCO World Heritage site).
  • You will have free time to stroll through the kasbah and climb to its summit to enjoy the views.
  • We will then cross the majestic Atlas Mountains with their beautiful landscapes.
  • We will arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon.
  • Transfer to your hotel or the airport.

Tour Highlights

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Overview

This 4-day tour takes you on an unforgetable journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Southern Morocco. Starting in Marrakech, you’ll cross the rugged Atlas Mountains, stopping to admire panoramic views along the way.

You’ll visit the dramatic Dades and Todra Gorges, known for their striking rock formations, and explore picturesque oases and historic kasbahs.

The highlight of the trip is a magical night spent in the Merzouga desert, where you can witness the beauty of the Erg Chebbi dunes. The tour concludes with a visit to the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou before returning to Marrakech, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, history, and cultural experiences.

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