Casablanca: Private 5-day tour to the Merzouga Desert

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Casablanca: Private 5-day tour to the Merzouga Desert

By Excu Marrakech

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Free cancellation available
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Selective hotel pickup
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Overview

Our 5-day tour stands out for a complete experience combining culture, adventure and spectacular landscapes of Morocco. You cross the High Atlas, visit the famous UNESCO-listed kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, explore Ouarzazate and the Dades Gorge, and experience the unique Merzouga Desert with a camel ride and a night under the stars. The itinerary is designed to offer a comfortable and immersive pace, with an experienced local Driver Guide and private transport, guaranteeing authenticity, security and unforgettable moments away from the classic tourist circuits.

Activity location

Ouarzazate
- Ouarzazate, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

Ouarzazate
- Ouarzazate, Morocco

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What's included, what's not

Accommodation for 4 nights (Inn/riad)
Visit of the Toudgha Gorge
4 breakfasts
Overnight in private luxury tent in the desert
Pick up in Marrakech and drop off in Casablanca
Camel ride in the Sahara Desert (Merzouga)
French/English Professional Driver Guide
Private transport in a comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle
Visit of the gorges of the dades
4 dinners
Sandboard session (subject to camp availability)
Fuel and toll charges
Visit of Ait Ben Haddou with a Local Guide
Lunch
tips

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transport options are available nearby
Specialised infant seats are available
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Day 1: Casablanca – Marrakech – Ouarzazate

1 stop
Meals: snacks
Accommodation: Accommodation in Riad or Comfortable Inn

Ouarzazate

Early morning Check-out from Casablanca towards Marrakech (duration about 2h30). On arrival, meet your local Guide for the Marrakech City Tour. Lunch break in Marrakech or along the way, depending on the programme. In the afternoon, continue to Ouarzazate crossing the High Atlas through the Tizi n’Tichka pass, offering beautiful mountain scenery and Berber villages. Arrival in Ouarzazate, Inn. Dinner and overnight in Ouarzazate.

Day 2: Day 2: Ouarzazate – Drâa Valley – Merzouga

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: comfortable traditional Berber tent

Merzouga

After Breakfast, Check-out to Merzouga. Crossing the Drâa Valley, famous for its extensive palm groves and traditional kasbahs. Continue southeast through the cities of Nkob and Tazzarine, offering beautiful pre-Saharan landscapes, to Merzouga. On arrival, Check-out by camel through the dunes of Erg Chebbi to watch the sunset. Installation at the bivouac in the desert. Dinner and overnight in tent in Merzouga.

Day 3: Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Dades Gorge

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: Accommodation in Riad or Comfortable Inn

Boumalne Dades

Morning wake-up call to admire the sunrise over the dunes. Return by camel or 4x4, then Check-out to Rissani, former capital of Tafilalet. Continuation to the Todgha Gorge, through beautiful desert and mountain landscapes. Then drive to the Dades Valley. Check-in and check-out at the Inn or Riad. Dinner and overnight in Dades Valley.

Day 4: Day 4: Dadès – Valley of the Roses – Aït Ben Haddou

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: Accommodation in Riad or Comfortable Inn

Ait Ben Haddou

After Breakfast, start the hike with our local Guide, who will accompany you for the visit of the Dadès Valley and Berber villages. Check-out then to the Valley of Roses, with lunch stop along the way. Continuation to the famous Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the kasbah and free time for photos. Installation at the Inn or riad nearby. Dinner and overnight in Ait Ben Haddou.

Day 5: Day 5: Aït Ben Haddou – Marrakech – Casablanca

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Casablanca

After Breakfast, Check-out to Marrakech crossing the Tizi n’Tichka pass again. Continuation to Casablanca. Arrival and end of the circuit.

Location

Activity location

Ouarzazate
- Ouarzazate, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

Ouarzazate
- Ouarzazate, Morocco

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