2 DAYS TOUR TO THE DUNES OF MERZOUGA
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Enjoy a tour in the desert of Merzouga and discover the high dunes of E rg Chebbi .
Day 1: Marrakech – Valley of roses – Kelaa De Megouna – Gorges de Dades – Merzouga
Pick up from your hotel at 7:30 am towards the superb dunes of Merzouga . You will pass through the High Atlas via the Tichka pass located at 2260 altitude, the city of Ouarzazzate , the valley roses and the Kelaa de Megouna to the gorges of Dades . Stop at the Dades Valley for lunch in a restaurant located in the heart of the canyons at a height of 300 meters. Then, continue your way through the gorges of Toudra and various Berber villages to arrive at the dunes of Merzouga : Erg Chebbi . You will leave your vehicles to ride a camel and enjoy the sumptuous sunset over the dunes. Dinner with local entertainment and night in a bivouac under the stars.
Day 2: Merzouga – Deraa Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
After a night in the heart of the desert, admire the sunrise over the dunes on a short camel ride. Enjoy a good traditional lunch before joining your vehicles direction Ouarzazate through the Draa Valley . Upon arrival, stroll through the film studio and discover Berber dishes during a lunch break at one of the city’s restaurants. Then, continue to the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou to discover the history of this UNESCO world heritage.
Return to Marrakech at the end of the afternoon and transfer to your accommodation.
Highlights:
- Go on a 2-day tour to discover the dunes of Merzouga .
- Visit the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate .
- Pass through Berber villages and the magnificent Deraa Valley .
- Watch the sunset and sunrise over the dunes of Merzouga on a camel ride to Erg Chebbi .
- Spend a night in a Berber Camp after having dinner followed by a traditional party with berber music around fire.
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Wear comfortable shoes, warm clothes, a hat or cap, and sunglasses.
Included/Exclude
- Hotel pick up
- Driver/guide
- Camel trek in Erg Chebbi
- Berber camp in the desert
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Guide in the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (available on site but not mandatory)
- Lunches and drinks
- Tips for the driver and desert men Memories