Embark on a 4-day luxury desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. Experience the stunning Erg Chebbi dunes, visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and enjoy a camel safari. Book now!
From Marrakech To Dades Valley Via Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate
High Atlas Mountains - Follow a well-maintained road to the High Atlas Mountains. After about an hour, the road starts to wind its way along one of the most scenic roads in Morocco across a landscape of terraced wheat fields, cacti, waving palm trees and endless views. As the road begins to descend, the scenery changes drastically as suddenly as you enter a desert-like area. Soon, the imposing Kasbah Aït Benhaddou will loom up like a mirage.
Ait Ben Haddou - Soon, the imposing Kasbah Aït Benhaddou will loom up like a mirage. A kasbah is a kind of citadel, composed of high-walled buildings of clay mixed with straw; historically used to shelter to entire village communities. At the top of the Kasbah, there is a fantastic view across the surrounding countryside and of the citadel itself giving you the sense of entering a medieval world with a warren of narrow lanes. The fortified city of Ait Ben Haddou is an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 With many things to do along the way, great for people who don’t mind a little hike to see some exquisite views. Beautiful villages and towns scattered all around.
Dades Gorges - After lunch, you’ll set off on your tour again and drive through the fertile valley to Dades Gorges . If you thought the road from Marrakech was beautiful, then wait till you see this. Bizarre rock formations, bright green palm valleys and rugged mountain peaks in all shapes and colours alternated by small traditional villages and breathtaking views. After 2 hour you’ll pass a restaurant (‘Panoramic’), with an outdoor terrace overlooking the valley and the colourful cliffs. It’s a nice place to stop off for a cup of coffee or mint tea. From here, it’s another 40 minutes drive past yet more weird but wonderful colourful rock formations. When the cliffs begin to get narrower and you enter a kind of gorge, you’ll know you’ve nearly reached your small mountain hotel. Moments later you’re greeted by the friendly owner night and dinner in hotel Atlas Dades or similar.
- Expert local guides at Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
- Camel trekking in the Merzouga Desert
- Overnight stay in a private luxury tent with bathroom in the Merzouga Desert
- Inclusive of lunch and dinner
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Daily breakfast provided
- First night in a private room within Atlas Dades lodge, equipped with a bathroom
The Erg Chebbi dunes are a long drive from Marrakech. Say no to public buses and yes to this great-value small-group tour, with a night at a luxurious desert camp and a Sahara camel safari. See the Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; stroll Taourirt Kasbah’s red mud alleys; and spend the night in the Dades Gorge. Your tour includes transfers and half-board accommodation.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
