7 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

Your journey begins with a pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech at 8:00 AM. We drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 meters), enjoying lush valleys and Berber villages. Stop for coffee or mint tea and photos. In the afternoon, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, a historic kasbah famous for films like Gladiator. Continue to Agdez, located in the Draa Valley, known for its palm groves and traditional kasbahs.

After breakfast, depart Agdez and travel through the Draa Valley toward Rissani, a historic market town. Arrive in Merzouga by afternoon and embark on a camel trek over the Erg Chebbi dunes, guided by local experts. Watch the sunset from a high dune before reaching your desert camp. Enjoy a traditional dinner with Berber music under the stars.

Wake early for a stunning sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast at the camp, explore the Erg Chebbi region. Visit nomadic families to learn about their lifestyle and share mint tea. Drive to Khemliya Village to experience Gnaoua music and culture, followed by a lunch of Berber pizza. Continue exploring the desert, including a visit to the M'Fis mines for panoramic views. Return to Merzouga for the night.

After breakfast, leave Merzouga and head to Erfoud, the 'city of fossils,' to explore its unique geology and fossil workshops. Visit a women's cooperative producing traditional Moroccan carpets, where you'll learn about their craftsmanship and cultural significance. Continue to Todra Gorge, a dramatic canyon popular with rock climbers, and take a walk through its towering rock formations. Proceed to Boumalne Dades in the Dades Valley, known for its stunning gorges and kasbahs.

After breakfast, depart Boumalne Dades and travel through the Roses Valley, famous for its rose fields and traditional distillation. Arrive in Skoura, a lush oasis with extensive palm groves and historic kasbahs, such as the Amridil Kasbah. Explore the area and enjoy its serene landscapes. Overnight in Skoura.

After breakfast, leave Skoura for Ouarzazate, known as the 'Hollywood of Morocco.' Visit Atlas Studios, the world's largest film studio, and explore the Cinema Museum and Taourirt Kasbah. Enjoy the city's unique blend of desert landscapes and cinematic history. Overnight in Ouarzazate.

After breakfast, depart Ouarzazate and drive through the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka pass. Stop to enjoy the scenic views and Berber villages. Arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon, where your driver will drop you off at your accommodation, concluding the tour.