4-Day Tour from Marrakech to Dades, Todra, and Merzouga Desert

We begin our journey in the morning from Marrakech, picking up participants at their accommodation. Our route takes us southeast, crossing the Tizi N'Tichka mountain pass, the highest point of the Atlas at 2260m. We will enjoy panoramic stops to admire the breathtaking mountain views. The first major cultural stop will be at the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, an impressive fortified adobe city with centuries of history, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After exploring this gem and having lunch in the area (lunch not included), we will continue to Ouarzazate, known as the 'Hollywood of Africa', and then through the beautiful Valley of the Roses (Kelaa M'Gouna) until we reach the Dades Valley. Dinner and accommodation in a charming Riad or hotel in the Dades Valley.

After breakfast, we will leave the Dades Valley to head towards the Todra Gorges, a spectacular canyon with rock walls up to 300 meters high, ideal for a walk and photography. We will continue our journey towards the desert, passing through Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud, famous for its fossils. Upon arriving in Merzouga in the afternoon, the camels await us to begin an unforgettable adventure. We will take a camel ride of approximately 1.5 hours, entering the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi to witness a magical sunset. We will arrive at our Berber camp in the heart of the desert. We will enjoy a traditional dinner, live Berber music under the stars, and a unique night sleeping in equipped nomadic tents.

Early in the morning, you will have the opportunity to climb to the top of a dune to contemplate the impressive sunrise over the desert. After breakfast at the camp, you can enjoy a full day in the desert. This extra day allows you to explore the desert surroundings at your own pace. You can visit a Berber nomad family to learn about their traditional lifestyle, explore the village of Khamlia (known for its Gnawa music), take a stroll through the local market in Rissani (if it is a market day), or simply relax and enjoy the tranquility of the desert. Optional activities include sandboarding, 4x4 desert tours, or quad biking (at additional cost). We will return to the camp for another magical night under the stars with traditional dinner and Berber music.

After watching another spectacular sunrise and having breakfast at the camp, we will return by camels or 4x4 vehicle (at convenience) to Merzouga. We will begin the long but scenic journey back to Marrakech. The return route passes through Rissani (possible stop at a local market if it coincides), Alnif, and the extensive Draa Valley, Morocco's largest palm grove with its traditional kasbahs and Berber villages. We will pass through Ouarzazate again before crossing the High Atlas Mountains back to Marrakech. Arrival in the red city is scheduled for the afternoon/evening, ending our services with transfer to your accommodation.