3-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
Day 1 : Marrakesh- High Atlas Mountains- Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou- Ouarzazate- Roses Valley- Dades Valley
Starting at 08:00 am, an experienced tour guide will pick you up from your residence or wherever you are in Marrakesh. You will go from the medina (Marrakesh) to the Strait of Dades through the hyper-atlas mountains “Tizi-N-Tichka” (2260 meters) better, in an extended way, we can stop in order to take photographs of beautiful landscapes with unique shades and Berber villages.. By midday we will have reached the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and you will have free time to go to this historical Kasbah, which represents the material heritage of the city of Ouarzazate in addition to being considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987[1] and many international films were filmed there. After lunch, our trip continues to the Dades Valley, and we can stop in Ouarzazate to go to one of the historical places, namely “Kasbah Taourirt”. The wonderful palms of Skoura, we can reach the Dades valley during the night and dinner and in one day in a hostel/riad
Day 2: Dades Strait- Tinghir – Todra Strait – Tinejdad – Erfoud – Merzouga (Camel Trek / Night Trek in Desert Camp)
After breakfast and shower we can start our adventure in the arid desert land of Merzouga, before we leave we will go to Dades Gorges and it will be a great opportunity to take souvenir photos and have a pleasant view… On this day our journey will continue towards Tinghir “Todra Strait” there you may have free time to wander and then visit the city of Tinjdad where we can stop for lunch, and after lunch we go directly to the world-famous destination Merzouga where we start our hiking trips, and we can pass through Erfoud, the capital of Moroccan excavations, and we can Arrive Merzouga at 4:00 p.m. to get ready for the camel drive in the erg chebbi dunes, before we leave the trail wasteland, the camels may be full of water, meals, blankets and everything else we could wish for the trek, all and assorted can get a camel, The camels will be tested for 1 hour and 30 minutes inside the sand dunes of the Erg Chebbi desert. When you arrive at the camp “Bedouin tents”, you can leave your luggage inside the tent and after that you can walk inside the dunes to watch the amazing sunset and try to use a sand board from toboggan inside the sand dunes! After seeing the sundown, you may move down return to the camp, you may invite with a cup of tea who we called ( Moroccan Berber Whisky )! then you will have your meal inside the camp ” scrumptious Moroccan berber tagine ”, After dinner, the celebration will begin. taking note of neighborhood berber nomads musicians play traditional music with drums and dancing around the campfire, after the birthday celebration will be great opportunity to look at the mystical sky complete of stars and take a cute pictures. Dinner and overnight in nomad camp.
Day 3: Camel Riding back to Merzouga – Rissani – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
In the early morning, your “camelman guide” will wake you up to observe the sunrise from the dunes, and return by camel to the hostel after breakfast and bathing, after which we will head straight to the huge palm grove in tafilalt via Rissani. And from there we will take our way through the Draa Valley to Ouarzazate, which will be the stop for lunch, then we will go directly to the Red city, where we will take you to your hotel, and here your trip will end with us.
Can I travel to the Sahara Desert with my kids?
Traveling as a family should by no means stop you from embarking on a desert adventure! If you’re traveling with desertrip to the Sahara, there are simply some extra factors to consider in order to make the journey as smooth as possible:
- Before heading out, make sure to stock up on SPF 80+ sunscreen. You’ll want to apply vigorously to the entire family every 2 hours;
- Pack loose-fitting, bright-colored long sleeve shirts, wide-rimmed hats, sunglasses, chapstick, and hydration solution;
- Remember that you will be driving for extended periods of time. If your kids aren’t used to spending hours in the car, we recommend booking a private tour or renting your own car so you can make quick stops whenever necessary;
- Make sure the car’s air conditioning is functioning. Children under the age of 12 are particularly vulnerable to heatstroke;
- Whenever possible, have younger children sit in the shaded portion of the car. You will also want to pack a long scarf or loose shirt to use as a sunblock on the window;
- A long car-ride might seem boring to your kids, even if the scenery changes drastically. Remember to pack some technology-free entertainment and healthy snacks to keep them happy;
- Younger children, in particular, might be scared of the camels. They are taller than horses! Make sure to have a back-up plan to get to your campsite if your child is too scared to ride the camel;
- Once at the campsite, you will most likely be served a traditional Moroccan dinner comprised of tagine chicken and vegetables. If your kids’ taste buds aren’t as adventurous, make sure to be equipped with one of your kid’s favorite easy meals. Dry pasta packs well and olive oil will be available at your camp;
- The desert is usually very dark at night. A nightlight can come n handy;
Remember the swimsuit! Many of the accommodations just outside of the sand dunes have swimming pools.