2 Days Trip from Marrakech to Merzouga

Stop 1: High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi N’Tichka Pass

Our adventure begins in the morning and is packed with interesting stops. We will pick you up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech, the red city of Morocco. You will meet your friendly and professional driver and tour guide, who will accompany you throughout your trip. You will board our comfortable and air-conditioned 4×4 car and start your journey to the Merzouga Desert.

Along the way, we will cross the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass, which is an impressive mountain pass at the highest point of the road at 2,260 meters above sea level. At the viewpoint, we’ll be welcomed by some of the most stunning views of the majestic High Atlas Mountains, the highest mountain range in North Africa.

You will be amazed by its views of the snow-capped peaks, the green valleys, and the traditional Berber villages that dot the landscape. Here, we will have a chance to take some photos and admire the panoramic view of the mountains.

Stop 2: Ait Ben Haddou

Our next stop is Ait Ben Haddou, which is one of the most impressive and well-preserved fortified villages in Morocco located in the foothills of the High Atlas.

This ancient citadel was built in the 11th century and has been used as a backdrop for many famous movies and TV shows, such as The Mummy, Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and The Jewel of the Nile. You’ll feel like you’re walking through a movie set!

Stop 3: Ouarzazate

Our trip continues to Ouarzazate, (pronounced “where-za-zat”), a city often dubbed as “the gateway of the desert”, otherwise referred to as the “noiseless” city in the enchanting Berber tongue.

Here we’ll see the Taourirt Kasbah, a former palace of the Glaoui tribe one of the most powerful and influential families that ruled the region in the 19th and 20th centuries.

This Kasbah is a masterpiece of Moroccan architecture, with its intricate decorations and maze-like rooms. A local tour guide will unravel the fascinating tales of its rich history, enthralling your senses with breathtaking vistas of the awe-inspiring landscape that envelops it.

Stop 4: Rose Valley

Our next stop is the Rose Valley, where we’ll pass through the big Skoura palm grove. It’s a beautiful place to contemplate countless palms and numerous Kasbahs that are built in the area. We’ll stop for lunch and enjoy some delicious Moroccan cuisine.

After lunch, we’ll pass by Dades & Todra Valleys, Tinejdad, and Touroug. You’ll be mesmerized by the stunning landscapes and the natural beauty of these places.

Stop 5: Merzouga desert & Berber Camp Merzouga

We will arrive at our final destination for the day, Merzouga, in the late afternoon, a small town at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Enjoy your private day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga with overnight camel trek. Here, we will switch our vehicle for camels, and meet the camel guide who will take you to the Erg Chebbi dunes, the largest and highest sand dunes in Morocco.

The dunes are nestled in the southeastern region of Morocco and lie within the renowned Sahara desert, which proudly claims the title of Africa’s largest desert. Stretching over an impressive 35 kilometers in length and 5 to 8 kilometers wide.

You will feel the magic of the desert as you ride your camel through the golden sands, and witness the sunset over the dunes, a sight that you will never forget. You will also get to try sandboarding in the sand if you are interested.

The camel trek takes about 1h 30 min from Merzouga town to the desert camp where we’ll spend the night.

Upon arrival, be welcomed to your very own private tent, prepped and waiting for your comfort. After freshening up, indulge in a delectable dinner before gathering around a cozy campfire. The talented Berber locals will serenade you with the melodious sounds of traditional drums, providing an opportunity for you to immerse yourself in the rhythmic beats or simply marvel at the mesmerizing starlit sky around fire.