2 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert
What will the 2 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert be like?
The 2 days tour from Marrakech to the Merzouga desert will be a unique and fascinating experience that will take you from vibrant Marrakech to the heart of the Sahara desert, passing through iconic sites such as the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, famous for its adobe architecture and its appearance in international films.
Along the way, you'll enjoy breathtaking mountain scenery and palm-filled valleys until you reach Merzouga, where you'll immerse yourself in the serenity of the desert. You will take a sunset camel ride through the Sahara dunes, a magical experience that will allow you to admire the changing colours of the desert as the sun sets.
Also with the 2 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert, you will have the opportunity to explore traditional Berber villages, learn about the nomadic life of the desert and discover the local culture. The return to Marrakech will be a long but scenic drive, crossing valleys and stopping at ancient kasbahs, allowing you to experience Morocco's geographical and cultural diversity.
Duration: 2 days
Departure: Marrakech
Destination: Merzouga
Highlights of the 2 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert
- Enjoy panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains.
- Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site, a well-preserved ancient Kasbah.
- Camel ride in the dunes to witness the sunset.
- Overnight in the desert camp.
- Stargazing in the clear desert sky.
What is included?
- All transfers to the hotel/riad.
- Private transfer from Marrakech in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
- English and Spanish speaking driver/guide.
- All dinners and breakfasts.
- Camel trek to Merzouga camp.
- Stargazing in the clear desert sky.
- Comfortable accommodation in riad/hotel and Sahara camp.
Itinerary
Marrakech - Panorama of Ait Ben Haddou - Merzouga
The first day of the 2 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert starts early with an early departure from Marrakech to Ait Ben Haddou, an impressive World Heritage Kasbah, famous for its adobe architecture and its appearance in films such as Gladiator and Game of Thrones. After a stop at this beautiful site and enjoying the panoramic views, you will continue your journey to Merzouga, a small town at the gateway to the Sahara desert, which will take around 6 hours.
Upon arrival, you will have time to enjoy the desert scenery and, if you wish, take a sunset camel ride across the dunes. You will spend the night in a traditional desert camp with a typical Moroccan dinner under the starry sky.
Merzouga - Berber Villages - Marrakech
On the second day of the 2 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert, you will start enjoying the sunrise in the dunes of Merzouga with a typical breakfast in the camp and then return by 4x4 to the village. Then you will start the return trip to Marrakech, which will take about 8 hours. Along the way, you can make some stops at places of interest in the Berber villages, passing and other kasbahs and historical villages. You will arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon or evening, completing this intense but fascinating 2 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert.
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Explore the places you can visit
El tour de 3 días desde Marrakech a Merzouga toma alrededor de 9 horas para llegar al desierto de Merzouga. Sin embargo, incluimos la primera noche en las gargantas del Dades para reducir las horas de conducción.