4 days Desert Trip from Marrakech and back
Erg Chebbi:
heart of the Sahara desert: The Erg Chebbi is one of the main dunes of Merzouga. So, kasbahs, palm groves and the Atlas Mountains on this 4 day tour from Marrakech. So, How do I Join Group Tours?
Day 1: Marrakesh – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades.
First of all, we pick you up at 08:00 from your Riad/Hotel. Then, we start our 4 days desert tour from Marrakech heading to Dades valley. On the way, we enjoy a spectacular road of the Red Mountains and Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah which has been listed under UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. In other words, the historical castle is originally made of clay which makes it an iconic building. Moreover, the kasbah is a home of film makers. Yes, the Gladiator, Lawrence and Mummy were filmed here. In addition, we continue to Dades, Valley of Roses and Skoura oasis via Ouarzazate or Moroccan Hollywood to visit Taourirt Kasbah and Studio of Cinema. Besides, we end our day in the magnificent Dades village.
Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Desert – Erg Chebbi.
After breakfast, we continue this desert trip to Merzouga to Todra Gorges, one of the most impressive canyons in Tinghir. In addition, it is an oasis of palm trees, and we usually experience 30 mins there. Besides, we keep driving to the Merzouga desert through Erfoud, a city which is known for fossils. Moreover, the Festival of Dates takes place here during summer. After that, we also will visit Rissani city and see the Market before we head to Erg Chebbi Dunes. Thus, you will ride camels (1 hour) and spend a night at a campsite.
Day 3: Desert – Rissani – Alnif Fossil Location – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate.
After taking lovely photos of Sun-rise, we will have breakfast and take a shower. After that, we will head to Ouarzazate city through Alnif, Tazarine… and Nkoub by the Anti-Atlas Mountains, before we reach Draa valley, which is full of palm trees and tribal Ksours. Therefore, we take some time to discover the Agdz, a 16th-century fortified village that is among the oldest mud brick ksours still standing.
Day 4: Ouarzazate – Talouet – Tichka Pass – Marrakech.
We will drive the Sahara desert back through Taourirt Kasbah, Studio of Cinema, the home of many movies: Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia… and Mummy. In addition, Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou is considered a great example of Moroccan earthen clay architecture and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, the largest and most famous of all Africa. Telouet Kasbah is a Ksar along the former route of the caravans from Sahara to Marrakech crossing Atlas Mountains. Hence, we will reach Marrakech, late afternoon for the end of our Moroccan tour.
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