From Marrakech: 4-Day Merzouga Desert Tour with a Desert Hike

Day 1: Marrakech - High Atlas Mountains - Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah - Dades Gorges Start your 4-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga with a convenient pickup from Jemaa el Fna Square. Leave the city and travel southeast through the High Atlas Mountains. See charming Berber villages and get chances to take great pictures at some beautiful viewpoints. Explore the old Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. This special “fortified village” has been recognized by UNESCO as an important place since 1987. It has even been in famous movies like Prince of Persia, Gladiator, and the famous TV series Game of Thrones. Head to Dades Gorge, passing through the pretty Valley of Roses on the way. In Dades Valley, see amazing rock formations (known as monkey fingers) and a panoramic view of the gorge and the valley before going to your hotel for the night. Day 2: Dades Gorges - Todra Canyon - Merzouga Desert Begin your day by enjoying a delightful breakfast that sets the mood for the exciting experiences to come. Start a scenic drive along the beautiful Dades and Todra Rivers, surrounded by green palm groves and authentic Berber villages. On the way to the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga, your driver will suggest stopping at a traditional Berber shop. Here, you can try on Berber clothes and take pictures all without any cost. If you want to, you can buy things like scarves that are good for the desert or souvenirs. But you do not have to buy anything if you do not want to. Upon your arrival in Merzouga, get ready for an unforgettable camel excursion into the heart of the desert. When the sun goes down behind the sand dunes, enjoy the beautiful sight and try the fun activity of sandboarding. As the night unfolds, retreat to a luxurious desert camp, where a delicious dinner awaits. Experience the magic of the desert at night, which will make you feel like you are a part of its special charm that has been around for a very long time. Day 3: Explore the Merzouga Desert Start your day with an early wake-up to watch a stunning sunrise from a nearby sand dune. Once you have had a tasty breakfast at the camp, begin your exploration of the Merzouga Desert. Take a special 4×4 SUV to meet the Berber nomads who live behind the sand dunes. They will show you how they live and share lots about their unique culture. Visit a little hidden village called Mefis, listen to Gnawa music in Khamlia village, and see the Lake of Birds if it happens to be full. After lunch, head to your riad where you can check in and have some free time. During this time, you can decide if you want to go for a swim or take a walk to the nearby sand dunes. Later in the evening, have dinner, and then spend the night at your riad. Remember, you can choose to spend another night at the desert camp if you would like. Day 4: Merzouga Desert - Marrakech Following a tasty breakfast in your riad, start your journey back to the vibrant city of Marrakech.