9 Days in Morocco - Marrakech To Merzouga Desert Tour

TOUR INFORMATION:

• Tour date: Any date/day you prefer.
• Type of tour: Private or Shared
• Duration: 9 Days – 8 Nights.
• Starting time: 8:00 AM or before in wintertime.
• Finishing time: 6:00 PM. or before.
• Pickup: From your Airport/accommodation in Marrakech.
• Drop-Off: At your Airport/accommodation in Marrakesh.

TOUR  HIGHLIGHTS: 9 DAY IN MOROCCO – MARRAKESH TO MERZOUGA DESERT TOUR:

• See The Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou 
• Travel through the High Atlas Mountains.
• Visit a film studio in Ouarzazate.
• See nomad family living in caves.
• Visit the Todra Gorge.
• Camel trek at sunset to the desert camp.
• Optional Sunrise camel trek.
• Overnight in a desert camp.
• Local music around the campfire.
• Watch the stars in the Sahara desert
• Travel through the Small Atlas Mountains.
• View Daraa valley.
• Visit Tamnaugalt Kasbah
• Visit Zagora and Tamegroute.

TOUR ROUTE: THIS IS THE 9 DAYS MARRAKECH TO ERG CHEBBI DUNES ROUTE:

• Day 1:  Marrakech
• Day 2: Marrakech – Tizi N’tichka Pass – Ouarzazate – Skoura – Kelaa M’gouna
• Day 3: Kelaa M’gouna – Valley of Roses – Dades Gorges – Boumalne – Tineghir – Todra Gorges.
• Day 4: Todra Gorges – Tinejdad – Touroug town – Erfoud – Erg Chebbi (Merzouga).
• Day 5: Merzouga – Rissani – Alnif – N’kob – Zagora
• Day 6: Zagora – Kasbah of Tamnaugalt – Agdz – Ouarzazate
• Day 7 : Ouarzazate-Ait benhaddou-Telouet-Tizi N’tichka Pass- High Atlas Mounatins-Marrakech.
• Day 8: Marrakech Sightseeing Tour With Official Guide.
• Day 9: Marrakech

TOUR ITINERARY: THE BEST 9 DAYS IN MOROCCO TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA DUNES: 1 Night in the desert camp.

Day 1:  Marrakech

Upon arrival at Menara Airport in Marrakesh, we will welcome you and transfer you to the hotel or Riad where you can relax and will spend the night.

Day 2: Marrakech – Tizi N’tichka Pass – Ouarzazate – Skoura – Kelaa M’gouna

Today after breakfast, we pick you up from your hotel in Marrakech and depart to the southeast of Morocco over the mountains of high Atlas passing through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 m in altitude), having a stop for lunch in a local restaurant in Ouarzazate. In the afternoon we will drive to Skoura and stop near the Kasbah of Amridil for a photo or a visit then continue to the city of roses for a panoramic view of the valley of roses. After that, you will pass by the center of Kalaa M’gouna to reach the hotel for a night. Dinner and overnight at the Kasbah hotel.

Day 3: Kelaa M’gouna – Valley of Roses – Dades Gorges – Boumalne – Tineghir – Todra Gorges.

This morning after breakfast in the hotel, Leaving Kalaa Mgouna towards Todra Gorges. The journey continues through the Valley of Roses then cross the off-road with the possibility to visit nomad family living in caves. You will visit the Dades gorges and see the rock formations. After that heading to Boulmane du Dades and have a break for lunch. In the afternoon we continue to Tineghir then to Todra Gorges to enjoy its marvelous views of Canyons. Dinner and overnight in Kasbah hotel.

Day 4: Todra Gorges – Tinejdad – Touroug town – Erfoud – Erg Chebbi (Merzouga).

This morning, you will walk around the Palm Plantations and enjoy the panoramic views of the Todra River. Later on, we drive toward Tinjedad for a lunch meal at a local restaurant. Later you will pass by several villages such as Touroug (Berber village) and El-Jarf before reaching Erfoud. You will visit a local fossil craft workshop. After that you will continue to the captivating dunes of Erg Chebbi, these dunes are called also Merzouga Dunes. Arrive at the hotel and get ready for a camel trek for an hour and a half to enjoy the sunset. While on the back of your dromedary, you will continue to the camp or overnight in a traditional nomad tent. Dinner and spend the night in a bivouac in the middle of the dunes.

Day 5: Merzouga – Rissani – Alnif – N’kob – Zagora

Wake up early morning to enjoy the sunrise on the top of the dune in the Sahara Desert then have your breakfast. After these beautiful moments, you will ride your camel back to the hotel where you can shower. Later on, we will drive to Zagora via Rissani, Alnif and N’kob. you will have time to investigate the souk of Rissani then drive to Alnif, home of trilobite.  Later, we continue to N’kob for lunch. After lunch, we will drive along Draa valley to reach Zagora. Dinner and Overnight in a Hotel.

Day 6: Zagora – Kasbah of Tamnaugalt – Agdz – Ouarzazate

This morning we will visit the Tamegroute village: you will visit the ancient library and a factory of pottery. Later on, we will drive to Ouarzazate passing back by Zagora while enjoying the largest valley of palm trees in Morocco. we will take a trail to reach the Kasbah of Tamnaugalt situated on the palm groves of Daraa Valley for a visit. We will have a stop also Chez Yaakoub for lunch. Later on, we will cross Ait Saoun Mountains to reach Ouarzazate while enjoying the formations of rocks. Dinner and overnight in a Riad or Hotel.

Day 7 : Ouarzazate-Ait benhaddou-Telouet-Tizi N’tichka Pass- High Atlas Mounatins-Marrakech.

Today after breakfast in the hotel. You will have time to visit the Kasbah of Taourirt then another photo stop near the atlas film studios. After that, you will visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and stop for lunch in a local restaurant in the village. In the afternoon we will drive to the Kasbah of Telouet and stop for a visit then we continue to the red city of Marrakech over the mountains of high Atlas passing through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 m in altitude). Arrive in Marrakech then we take you to the hotel or Riad. Dinner and Overnight.

Day 8: Marrakech Sightseeing Tour With Official Guide.

Today after breakfast in the hotel, you will start to visit the most interesting monuments and attractions of the red city of Marrakech with a local guide who will provide you with more details. Enjoy an optional lunch in a restaurant then investigate the local markets. You will be returned to your hotel to relaxing. Enjoy your evening in the square of Jamaa Al Fna. The dinner will be optional this night.  Overnight in a riad or hotel.

Day 9: Marrakech

Today we will transfer you to Marrakech Airport for your flight back home.

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: 9 DAYS IN MOROCCO – MARRAKESH TO ERG CHEBBI

• Private Transportation: AC & comfortable 4×4 vehicle, Mini-bus for large groups + Fuel.
• Professional and well-experienced Drivers/Guides Speaking English.
• Accommodations in clean hotels/riads/Auberge/Kasbah and Camps).
• Camel Ride to watch the sunset and sunrise on the dunes along with a Desert guide.
• Overnight in a nomad traditional Berber tent( standard camp) or Luxury desert camp (bivouac in the middle of nowhere)
• Dinners and Breakfasts (Vegetarian food always available)
• Stops whenever it is possible for photos, shopping, toilets…

TOUR PRICE DOESN’T INCLUDES:

• Admission fee: All entrances fees to all sites and monuments on tour (Example: Kasbah Ait Benhaddou: 1 EUR per person + 5 EUR for the local guide)
• Lunch meals: Can be taken to good local restaurants along the way.
• Beverages and drinks.
• Tipping Driver/Guides & staffs of hotels and camps.