Morocco-desert-tour-from-Marrakech-05-Days-04-Nights

from/per 350€

Description


Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech - Marrakech city tour

Upon your arrival in Marrakech, you will be received by your driver at the airport arrivals' lounge. On the way to your Riad, the driver will provide you with a brief description of your Morocco desert tour. In the afternoon, your guided city tour begins with the 12th century Koutoubia mosque, the world heritage Jamaa Lafnaa square, the Jewish quarter and the ancient Medina market. You will then get ready for the desert tour on the following day. 
Overnight in Marrakech : Hotel  3*/ Breakfast


Day 2: Marrakech - Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou - the Dades Valley

Distance :350km
After an early breakfast, we will leave Marrakech to venture through the magnificent Atlas Mountains and the Tichka Col at 2260 m across the impressive Atlas Mountains toward Ouarzazate. On the way, we will stop at the Kasbah of Ait Benhadou, one of the most spectacular fortresses in southern Morocco and a UNESCO World Heritage site. After having lunch, we will resume our trip to  the Roses Valley famous for its annual festival during the harvest in May.  In the late afternoon, we will get to Dades Valley where you will stay overnight in one of its hotels. 
Overnight in Dades valley: Hotel  3*/ Dinner / Breakfast


Day 3: Dades valley - Todra Gorges - Erfoud - Merzouga Desert

Distance :280km 

Right after having breakfast, we will go for a walk toward the Todra Gorges where climbers enjoy their cup of tea. Later, we will continue our adventure on the road across dispered fortified villages with Saharian architecture. The road to Erfoud is one of the most spectyacular of all the southern ones. Famous for its rich fossils of black marble, Erfoud is located in a dry stone desert and was built by the French as a central administrative city. We will then head to the dunes of Merzouga, 40 kilometers further, where you will need camels to cross the mighty Saharian Dunes. The came ride will take you to a Bivouac camp where you will watch a one-of-a-kind sunset, have dinner and spend an exotic peaceful night.  
A night in Merzouga dunes:  Luxury camp / Ride camel / Dinner with lively evening / Breakfast /  tent  / Camel ride / Visit the women's carpets' cooperative (optional)


Day 4: Desert Merzouga - The mountains of Anti Atlas - Hight atlas mountain-Marrakech

Distance :350km

After an astonishing sunrise followed by a delicious breakfast in the camp, you will go back on camels to reach the vehicle that will take you to Marrakech.
you will hit the road across the High Atlas Mountains back to Marrakech. Once there, you will check-in and have your own free time to enjoy the city one more time.
Overnight in Marrakech : Hotel riad 3* / Breakfast 


Day 5 : Departure -Airport Marrakech

Your Moroccan desert tour ends with a private transfer to RAK airport so as catch your flight back home on time.  


Included

-  GROUP TOURIST TRANSPORT - TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT ROUND TRIP
- 2 Dinners
- 4 Breakfasts
- Hotel 3*
-  Bivouac / lively evening 
- Ride camel

Excluded


- Drinks
-2 dinners (Marrakech)
- Lunchs
- Tips