Desert trip Merzouga 3 days

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Strong points

• Explore a scenic route from the High Atlas via the Tichka pass located at an altitude of 2260 m.
• Visit the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and the old Kasbah of Talouet.
• Cross Ouarzazate, Valley of Roses, Valley of Todra, and Valley of Dades.
• Appreciate the big dunes of Merzouga on camel back.
• Admire the fascinating sunrise and sunset at the dunes of Merzouga.
• Discover the lifestyle of desert nomads.
• Night in bivouac under the stars, after a traditional dinner around the fire.

1Day: Marrakech – Ait Ben Hadou – Ouarzazate – Dades Gorges

Departure from Marrakech around 7:00 am, the driver will pick you up at your hotel or riad. You take the road to the dunes of Merzouga, passing through the High Atlas via the Tichka pass located at 2260 altitude. The first stop will be the Kasbah Ait ben Hadou and the old Kasbah of Talouet. These two fortified villages, recognized by Unesco World Heritage, offer you a complete panorama of the construction techniques of the old earthen houses… Lunch at the Kasbah and direction to Ouarzazate. In Ouarzazate, you visit the Kasbah of Taourirt and film studios before going to the Dades Gorges. You will cross the magnificent oasis of Skoura, Kalaat M’gouna then the valley of roses to reach the gorges of Dades.
The Dadès gorges showed all their magic… First night in a typical hotel Very clean and comfortable, ideal for a One-night stay

Day 2: Dades Gorges – Merzouga (Erg Chebbi Dunes)
Breakfast in the gorges of Dadeset direction towards the dunes of Merzouga on the road you will visit the valley of the thousand Kasbah, Tinghir, Gorges of Todra, Erfoud, Rissaniet the magnificent oasis of Tifilalte, to finally reach the erg Chabi
in Merzouga: starting point for an unforgettable walk in the desert. Merzouga is recognized by its dunes of Erg chebbi, or more commonly called dunes of Merzouga, which are greater than 100 km². Enjoy an hour and a half camel ride through the fascinating dunes of Erg Chebbi and admire the sunset which offers an incredible and unique view in the world. Second night in bivouac under the stars after a traditional dinner around the fire.

Day 3: Merzouga – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
In the early morning you will be able to admire the sunrise and have your typical breakfast and return by camel to Merzouga. Admire the beautiful landscapes of the Sahara, palm groves and green valleys Return to Marrakech around 7:00 p.m.
What’s included
• Transport by 17-seater minibus, air-conditioned,
• Departure and recovery at your place of residence.
• 2 Nights of accommodation “First night at the hotel in Dadès, Second night at the bivouac”
• breakfast and dinner
• Camel ride

What is not included:
• Lunch between 2 to 10 euros the menu
• Optional guide 3euros/person at the Kasabh Ait Benhdou.
• Entrance fees to monuments
• Optional activities
• Drinks