7 Days Tour from Marrakech
- 7 Days
- Marrakech
- Comfortable Vehicle
- + 1 People
7-Day Tour from Marrakech Overview
The 7-Day Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) gives you the opportunity to experience the incomparable feeling of being in the middle of nowhere, learn about nomad life, and climb aboard their favorite mode of transportation, a camel, which will transport you to an authentic Sahara Desert Camp for the night and more private, standard, and luxury (Deluxe) tours from Marrakech to Merzouga Sahara. On a Morocco small group trip. The price of a 7-day trip from Marrakech to Merzouga is determined by the number of tourists, the style of hotel (standard, luxury, or mixed) (medium), and the season. Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.
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7 Days Tour from Marrakech Highlights
- Spectacular views of the Atlas Mountains landscapes.
- Telouet Kasbah
- The UNESCO world heritage of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
- Taourirt Kasbah & Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate.
- Stunning Dades Gorges & Valley.
- Panoramic aspects of Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Experience a camel ride in the Merzouga Desert.
- Sunset over the sand dunes.
- Sand-boarding activity.
- Overnight at Merzouga Desert Camp.
- Dinner and party around a campfire (berber drums).
Includes
- Private tour in a vehicle with air conditioning / 4×4 Toyota Prado
- Driver/ English Spanish Italian speak
- Guide local in Fes and Marrakech
- Nights on half board in hotels (room+dinner+breakfast)
- Nights in a luxury camp (dinner+breakfast)
- Camel trek in the desert
- Sand Boarding activity
- Special dinner and party around the campfire (Berber Drums)
- Pick up from airport & transfer
Not Included
- Lunches.
- Drinks.
- flight
7 Days Tour from Marrakech Itinerary
DAY 1: Marrakech Airport
Depending on your arrival time, you will be transferred from the airport to the Riad. If you arrive early in the morning, you will have the opportunity to explore the city on the first day; otherwise, the visit will be postponed until you return to Marrakech at the end of the 7 days from Marrakech to Merzouga. Dinner at a local restaurant, accommodation in a Riad.
DAY 2: Telouet, Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate
After breakfast, we pick you up from your accommodation and drive you to Ouarzazate through Tizi-n-Tichka, passing by the col (2260 m) with beautiful views of the High Atlas Mountains and Berber towns. Stop for lunch in Telouat’s Kasbah.
Afterward, you’ll have the chance to explore Telouet Kasbah, belonging to the Glaoui family, prior to moving forward to the distinctive Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Before arriving at Ouarzazate, you can pay a visit to the Atlas Studios, which house some of the world’s largest film studios, including Lawrence of Arabia, Jewel of the Nile, The Mummy, Gladiator, and The Man Who Would Be King. Then we continue to the hotel or riad. for dinner and a night in Ouarzazate.
DAY 3: Skoura, Kelaa M’gouna, Boutaghrar and Dades Gorges
In the morning after breakfast, drive to Tinghir, passing by the Kasbah of Taourirt, then continue on the road to Skoura, passing through the lovely oasis of the palm grove, where you can see and visit the wonderful Kasbah of Amerhidil. Then we’ll take you to El Kelaa M’gouna (the Rose Valley), where you’ll have lunch, and then we’ll take you over the beautiful raod “Mil Kasbah,” which is only accessible by 4×4, passing through amazing Berber communities like “Boutaghrar.” Aside from that, you’ll have the chance to meet several Berber nomads who live in the grotto (caves). Then we continue our journey via Dades’ valleys and gorges. Dinner and a night’s sleep in a hotel or guest house.
DAY 4: Todra Gorges, Tinjdad, Erfoud and Merzouga
We will begin our 7-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga by exploring the marvelous Todra gorges, then to our next destination, which is Tinghir, where you can have a walk between the gorgeous oasis palm trees .Then head toward Tinjdad, and have lunch. After that, we drive via Erfoud, where you will discover the marble and fossils and later continue to Merzouga, where the caravan of the desert (camels) will be waiting for you for an adventure in Erg Chebbi dunes. You will spend the night in a bivouac (camp in the heart of the desert), tasting Berber food, listening to the drums on a starry night, and sleeping in traditional tranquility.
DAY 5: Merzouga | Alnif | Nkotb | Draa Valley
Wake up at dawn to witness the breathtaking sunrise in the desert. Later, return to the camp to freshen up with a shower and enjoy breakfast. Then, your camel guide will escort you back to the hotel. We’ll journey to Rissani, passing through the Ksours and kasbahs of Tafilalet. Explore the Zaouia of Moulay Ali El-Charif, the mausoleum of the Glaoui dynasty founder, and wander through the local market and traditional souks in Rissani. Afterward, continue to Draa Valley via Alnif and Tazarin. Spend the night in a hotel or riad with dinner and breakfast included.
DAY 6: Ouarzazate, Tizi n’Tichka, and Marrakech
Depart for Marrakech via the Tizi n’Tichka pass, which crosses the high Atlas Mountains. Stopping along the road to take in the scenery, then stopping for lunch at a Berber settlement named “Teddart” before arriving in Marrakech to the hotel or riad.
DAY 7: Marrakech Airport
At the time of your flight, we will transport you to the airport, ending 7-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga.
7-Day Tour from Marrakech Map
⇒ Destination Overview
Our agency is your gateway to learning about the most significant aspects of Morocco. Our website offers readers the chance to learn more about Morocco if they are considering a trip there. We provide you with the Merzouga Sahara Desert, Marrakech, Casablanca, Tangier, Fes, and many more places to travel.
Marrakech:
Founded by Yusuf ibn Tashfin from the Almoravid dynasty in the middle of the 11th century, Marrakech functioned as the capital of the Almoravids until it was overtaken by the Almohads in 1147. Subsequently, the Marnids, whose principal seat was the northern city of Fès, assumed control of Marrakech in 1269.
Atlas Mountains:
The Atlas Mountains have been shaped by geological processes spanning hundreds of millions of years. During the fragmentation of the supercontinent Pangea (201 to 174 million years ago), significant geological transformations occurred, contributing to the formation of these mountains.
Kasbah Telouet:
Construction of the Kasbah in Telouet commenced in multiple phases around 1860, remaining incomplete upon its abandonment in 1956. Visitors can explore the Kasbah’s central reception areas, some of which have undergone partial restoration.
Ait Ben-Haddou:
Historically, Ait Ben-Haddou housed over 98 families until the 1940s. Today, only five families remain within the Ksar, a testament to its evolving demographics. One of these families has repurposed their residence into a café, offering insights into the lifestyles of the original inhabitants.
Taourirt Kasbah:
Initially constructed in the 19th century, the Taourirt Kasbah belonged to the el Glaoui dynasty, renowned for its governance over a crucial southern caravan route to West Africa within Morocco.Accumulating considerable wealth and influence, the clan emerged as one of the nation’s most influential families.
Roses Valley:
According to Greek author Pausanias, the crimson hue of roses originated from the blood of Aphrodite (Venus) after she injured her foot on thorns while rushing to her dying lover, Adonis. This symbolism later became associated with Christ, incorporating themes of blood and mortality.
Dades Valley:
The Dades Valley, a geological marvel, has a storied past dating back millions of years. Originally submerged beneath the ocean, tectonic forces eventually uplifted the valley, giving rise to the Atlas and Jebel Saghro mountain ranges.
Todra Gorge:
Nestled in Morocco’s eastern High Atlas mountains near Tinerhir, the Todra Gorges consist of limestone river canyons sculpted by the Todgha and Dates rivers. Throughout thousands of years, the relentless movement of water has intricately carved these majestic cliffs, resulting in a mesmerizing natural display.
Rissani:
Rissani’s history is steeped in legend, notably as the former site of Sijilmassa, a renowned desert capital flourishing between the 14th and 18th centuries. It was a pivotal center for lucrative trades in slaves and gold, renowned for its production of premium-quality leather.
Merzouga Desert:
Legend has it that Merzouga was once a verdant jungle, transformed into a desert as divine retribution for families who spurned charitable acts by being buried in the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. Initially uninhabited, Merzouga evolved into a bustling trade hub, facilitating commerce with Timbuktu.
Draa Valley:
With origins tracing back millions of years, the Draa Valley is a testament to geological evolution. Formerly submerged beneath the ocean, tectonic movements uplifted the valley, giving rise to the Atlas and Jebel Saghro mountain ranges.