5 Days Tour from Marrakech via Merzouga Desert

Overview of 5 Days Desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

Explore the south of Morocco In this 5 Days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga and visit the rocky peaks of the High Atlas mountains with the Beautiful traditional buildings of the Berber People and the colossal dunes of the Sahara. You’ll wander medieval medinas and souks, marvel at palaces and mosques, and explore ancient kasbahs and desert towns.
through your 5 Days from Marrakech to Merzouga desert, you will enjoy the breathtaking sceneries of the south of Morocco, The Beautiful Buildings of the Berber, gorges, green valleys, and old Kasbah, Oasis, and dunes. Ride your camels while you walk on the dunes to see the beautiful sunset and get to know about Berber people and their lifestyle, in this 5 Days tour From Marrakech To Merzouga desert, you will taste and discover an unforgettable desert experience of Merzouga Erg Chebbi.

5 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Info

•  Duration: 5 Days & 4 nights
•  Departure: 08:00 am
•  Starting location: Marrakech
•  Ending Location: Marrakech

5 Days from Marrakech to Merzouga Tour Highlights

•  Cross the High Atlas Mountains and its Tizi Ntichka pass
•  Visit the UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Ben Hadou
•  Drive to Dades Gorges
•  Visit  The Todgha Gorges and drive across Erfoud To Desert
•  Ride a camel in Merzouga while assisting to a dramatic sunset
•  Sleep under the stars in Erg Chebbi Sahara camp
•  drive through the Draa valley To Marrakech

Places to see in Your 5 Days from Marrakech to Merzouga

The Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou

This 5 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga will take you to visit the Ait Benhaddou Palace, It is a collection of traditional Buildings, the jewel of the earth’s architecture in the southeast. A wonderful masterpiece that harmonizes with its natural and cultural environment. Built on a hill in the Onilah Valley, this complex of pink floors features defensive walls and walls reinforced by towers adorned with Amazigh symbols.

The building of Aït Ben Haddou’s palace dates back to the 17th century. It played an important role in the desert trade. It was also an important shopping center on the trade route that linked Sudan to Marrakech through the valley of Dara ‘a and Tizi Ntelouat.

The City Ouarzazate

In the past, Ouarzazate was the starting point for caravans across the Sahara desert, and the Thousand Kasbah Road towards Tafilalt. The area was the focus of commercial and cultural meetings between the people of the Great Atlas and sub-Saharan tribes.

The Amazigh are the first known inhabitants of this Earth. The region was also inhabited by Africans, Jews, Arabs, and Europeans, especially after the French occupation of the 1930s. The integration of different races and cultures gives Ouarzazate a special advantage in what we live with today.

Ouarzazate is known for its Hollywood Morocco. The spectacular landscape and luxury reeds have been used as the backdrop for many films, such as Lawrence of Arabia, Tea in the Desert, Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and many more.

Filmmakers choose to shoot their films here, not only because of desert landscapes, studios, canes, mansions, and qualified film technicians, but also the quality of light. Here the sun is very radiant and dazzling, encouraging the government to invest in the construction of a solar power plant. One of the largest vehicles in the world to produce clean energy. Noor solar power plant.

the Dades Valley

You will Explore the Dades Valley in 5 Days from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert which is a river in Morocco in the east of the country. It stems in the Great Atlas and then travels through the Fudge Dades south, then heads west between the Big Atlas mountain ranges and the small Atlas. Finally, it meets the Ouarzazate River to pour together into the Dara ‘a River. Fudge Dadds is easily accessible by taxi from nearby Tinghir. The scene is very beautiful with views of interesting rock formations. The valley’s fig is a lush and green riverfront area, while the surrounding area is a rocky desert. There are simple village communities, whose inhabitants still live in traditional homes. Women can also be seen washing clothes in the river, spreading their washes to dry aside on the surrounding trees.

Todgha Gorges

The Todgha gorges are a series of river or valley limestone grooves, in the eastern part of the height of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, near the city of Tanger. Both neighboring Tudga and Dades Rivers are responsible for digging these deep, cliff-sided grooves, in the last 40 kilometers (25 miles) across the mountains. The height of the valley walls can vary, but in some places, it can reach 400 meters (1312 feet).

Desert Camp and Camel riding

Life in Merzouga revolves around the nearby desert, and the most authentic way to try it is on the back of a camel. Many operators provide the opportunity to join beauty safari in dunes. Many of these tours include overnight stays in a desert camp, or in a traditional barbaric village. The first presents an unparalleled romance of a night under a sky full of stars. While the latter allows you to taste unique barbaric food, music, and culture. Trips vary greatly in cost and convenience.

5 Days from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour’s FAQ

What Memories and Gifts can you return from morocco?

Once you walk in Morocco, you’ll think about the souvenirs you buy for yourself or the people you love. Worry, believe us, you will suffer pain if you choose, here are some tips to help.

Pottery made by hand:

Wherever you go in the country, there will be shops selling handmade ceramic items. Moroccans still use it today: they prepare their meal in tajines, in terracotta Braseros, and think that a real Moroccan couscous can be served only in a clay dish. You will find ashtrays, tagine-salad bowls-salt shakers, etc. There will be of all sizes but the smallest are the most practical and often the cheapest, The best pottery in the country comes from the city of Safi.

Clothes, hairstyles, and slippers:

Moroccan clothes are original and distinguished, Sellers have the habit of wearing them, You will be offered djellabas-Pants-tunics of different cuts and fabrics, embroidered or without motifs. You will notice that the style differs from region to region. Gandoura would be a better choice: there are for men and women, take the color that speaks to you, it is stylish, comfortable, and light.  Do not forget to take the slippers that go with it, you can always use them as slippers at home. The typical Moroccan sneakers are made entirely of leather, so avoid those with plastic soles.

What’s the best time to travel to Morocco?

In fact, Morocco is perfect for year-round travel. the best time to visit the Sahara desert is the spring season, which goes from March to May, is the best time to visit the Moroccan desert that this period is characterized by a mild and beautiful climate, and Morocco knows the calm rains and warm climate and is comfortable for tourism and enjoy its beauty, at this time you can visit all the cities of Morocco from north to south, especially in May, which gives you the freedom to choose the region you want to spend your holidays. In summer, the climate is very hot in the desert of Morocco, so you will want a warm climate here on the Atlantic coast.

Can I customize my trip?

Yes, you can customize your Itinerary in Morocco, Contact us and tell us where you will start and end, Our team will help you with your request.

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