2 Days Tour from Marrakech and Back: See the Sights and Sounds

Today you will start the 2 days venture from Marrakech to the Merzouga desert by leaving Riad in the Medina of Marrakech at 7:00 am and heading southeast towards the Kasbah of Telouet where you will see the imposing fortress, which was the former seat of the Glaoui clan, lords of the Atlas Mountains, is now a ruin but still an impressive sight.

Afterward, you continue through the Tizi n’Tichka pass, the highest road in Morocco, and stop for lunch at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben haddou. This is a fortified city dating back to the 11th century, and many films have been shot here including Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia.

Furthermore, this fortified city was once an important stop on the caravan route between the Sahara and the Mediterranean. You will have a great time exploring the city and learning about its history.

After lunch, you will set off to Ouarzazate, which is known as the gateway to the Sahara Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa”. This is a bustling town with a number of studios and film sets.

Next, you will continue to Skoura, where we will have a brief walk in the palm grove. then drive to Amridil, which is a small village in the Rose Valley. This is a beautiful valley with many roses and other flowers.

Then, you will head towards the Todgha Gorge, which is a spectacular canyon and visit the Tinjdad, which is an oasis town in the Tafilalet region.

However, the only thing to break the monotony of the journey will be the occasional oasis villages that you pass. Also see the desert town of Rissani to visit the Sijilmassa ruins, the oldest city in Morocco before heading to Merzouga.

After the drive of a few more hours, you will reach the town of Merzouga, the gateway to the Erg Chebbi dune, where your personal guide will be waiting for you on the edge of the desert and then take you for the camel ride of 1-2 hours. After a long camel trek, you will finally check into your camp in Erg Chebbi.

Meanwhile, you will see the beautiful sunset, colors changing sky, and also visit nearby Berber villages. Then sit around a campfire, under the stars, enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner and spend the night in a traditional Moroccan desert camp. It will be an unforgettable experience and a great way to end our first day in Morocco.

On day two of your Tour, you will wake up to enjoy the sunrise over the dunes of Erg Chebbi. The best way to experience the dunes is to take a camel ride. Camel rides are available for an additional cost and are a great way to see the dunes up close.

After exploring the dunes, you will travel to the volcanic mountains of Sarhro which are located in the Atlas Mountains and are home to some of the most active volcanoes in Morocco and are known for their stunning rock formations. There you can hike to the top of one of the volcanoes, and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding area.

Next, you continue the venture into the Draa Valley, a truly magical place with its towering sand dunes and lush vegetation. and the oasis town of Nkob. This is a beautiful place with green fields and mountains all around.

Moreover, you will visit one of the villages, and learn about the traditional way of life in the valley. you can also have the opportunity to purchase some traditional handicrafts.

For lunch, you will stop at Agdez, which is a small town in the middle of the Draa Valley. However, you can take some time to wander through the town and admire the scenery and the beautiful palm trees

Finally, you will return to Marrakech from where you started the journey and get dropped at the doorstep of your Riad.