3 days tour in the desert of Merzouga
The trip from Marrakesh to Ireg Cheggaga in Merzouga is among the best desert paths for the fence Moroccans and foreigners want to discover the Moroccan Sahara without wasting time driving a car.
The trip from Marrakesh to Ireg Cheggaga in Merzouga is among the best desert paths for the fence Moroccans and foreigners want to discover the Moroccan Sahara without wasting time driving a car.
This trip from Marrakech to Merzouga is characterized by the richness of its natural views, so you will not be bored of the succession of landscapes along the road, as nature intertwines landscapes of olive and almond groves, fertility of the plains in Al Haouz and valleys in which water flows from the High Atlas Mountains, to palm groves in oases the desert, through the Amazigh tribes that settle those areas through which the journey passes.
At the end of the road, you will come across rocky plateaus, followed by the dunes of Ireg Cheggaga, which captivates the minds and captures the eyes. You will be on an appointment when you arrive at Ireg Cheggaga with a camel ride to discover the desert and enjoy the sunset as it melts on the golden sand dunes, and at night you will succumb to the magic of the stars in the clear desert sky, and overnight in a traditional desert tent after having a delicious Moroccan dinner.
Program
The start will be in the early morning from your place of residence in Marrakech, our driver will take you through the High Atlas Mountains with its beautiful landscapes, passing the rugged windings of Tizi Netskka to the historical and cosmopolitan Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou to take a rest and drink Moroccan mint tea.
After taking a part of the trip, we continue the journey in the direction of the city of Ouarzazate, while we are in Ouarzazate, we will tour the Kasbah of Taourirt with its Moroccan-Andalusian architectural character.
We continue the road towards the castle of Mgouna on the road to Skoura, the way of a thousand kasbah, and the castle of Makkouna, known for its fragrant roses, from which the finest perfumes are made.
After spending a night in Tinerhir and eating breakfast, we set out to go to the straits of Todgha, passing through the palm groves of Tinghir, after which we continue our journey until reaching the Sahara Desert via Erfoud with the possibility of visiting the fossil mine known for its production in the region, Not far from Merzouga, we come across the golden dunes of Arak al-Shaibi, which is an opportunity to enjoy the sunset as it rolls over the golden dunes on the back of camels, and to enjoy traditional Moroccan tea in a desert tent and to the rhythm of desert folklore.
You wake up early in the morning in the desert sun, to eat breakfast and travel on the back of a camel in the direction of Merzouga, after that you will take my return journey towards the city of Marrakesh through the High Atlas, so we will arrive in the evening to Marrakech and thus end your trip.
highlights
- Spend the night in a Berber tent in the Sahara Desert
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass
- Discover the dunes of Merzouga on camel back
- Admire the Berber villages on the mountainside
- Meet at the fortified village of Ait Ben haddou
- Cross the Draa and Dadès valleys
- See the spectacular canyon of the Dades Gorges
- Explore the Kasbah at Ait Ben haddou more on the Ahmed Mansur era
Included
- Air-conditioned and comfortable round-trip transportation
- Professional driver.
- Accommodation in a beautiful riad
- Accommodation in a good bivouac
- Good service
- Dinner and breakfast
Not included
- Monuments fees
- Personal expenses
- Lunch
- Drinks