+ 34 615020587
Merzouga
Lun-Sab 9:30 – 20:00
info@conocermarruecos.net
+ 34 615020587
Merzouga
Lun-Sab 9:30 – 20:00
info@conocermarruecos.net
The true essence of Morocco is revealed in the vast Sahara Desert, with the Merzouga Desert being a must-visit. We invite you to embark on a meticulously planned three-day, two-night excursion designed to present you with sublime landscapes rich in heritage. Our journey begins in Marrakech, from where we will head towards the majestic High Atlas. Along the way, we will make stops at iconic sites such as the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, Atlas Studio, Taourirt Kasbah, the captivating Valley of the Roses, and the serene Dades Valley, where we will spend our first night. The second day takes us to the Todra Valley, famous for its impressive gorges. We will continue to Erfoud, where we will discover ancient fossils, culminating the day in the Merzouga Desert. Here, both amateur and professional photographers will delight in the opportunity to capture the splendid Saharan sunset. We will wake up at dawn to witness the sunrise in the desert, a spectacle that rivals the previous evening’s twilight in its serene beauty. After a nutritious breakfast, we will embark on our return to Fez. During our return journey, we will visit the Erissani souk, the Ziz Valley, and the cedar forest, where free-roaming monkeys live. Finally, we will conclude our journey in the historic imperial city of Fez, the cultural heart of Morocco.
Salida desde: Marrakech
Días de circuito: 3 días
Fin de Tour en: Fez
RESUMEN DEL DÍA
Pickup will be in Marrakech at the airport, at the Riad, or at a meeting point agreed with the agency, and from there we will depart from Marrakech towards the High Atlas. We will cross the Tizi N’tichka pass, which reaches 2260m, making stops at panoramic views and Berber villages before continuing our journey to Ait Ben Haddou to visit the famous Kasbah of the same name, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and where famous movies such as Gladiator, Game of Thrones, Lawrence of Arabia, The Jewel of the Nile, and many others were filmed. We will continue to the city of Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the desert and the Moroccan Hollywood, where we can visit the film studios if you are interested. Later, we will continue our journey to the Valley of the Roses, where roses are grown to produce various cosmetic and perfume products. We will end the day in the Dades Valley, where we will have dinner and spend the night in a hotel next to the Dades River.
RESUMEN DEL DÍA
After a delicious typical Moroccan breakfast, we leave the Dades Valley towards the Todra Valley, where the magnificent Todra Gorges, with a height of 300m next to the river and an oasis of palm trees, are located. It is very common to find street vendors offering you djellabas, a traditional Moroccan robe with a hood worn by Berbers and Arabs. We continue our route to Erfoud, known for its rich fossil deposits and often referred to as the «Fossil Capital of the World.» And we arrive at our destination! The Merzouga Sahara. There, camels await us to take us through the dunes while the sun sets, until we reach the tent camp in the middle of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Prepare your cameras because you won’t be able to stop taking countless photos. Once the sunset is over, we will enjoy a delicious Moroccan dinner, and later, before going to sleep, we will share the traditional Berber celebration with songs and drum music, all under a beautiful starry sky. We will sleep in a fully equipped haima (or tent). Note that depending on the time of year, when the day is shorter, the route may vary to ensure we arrive in time to enjoy the wonderful sunset in the desert.
RESUMEN DEL DÍA
After a wonderful night in the desert and a hearty Moroccan breakfast, we head back to Fez, passing through the city of Rissani, an important city in the trans-Saharan trade routes and the former economic capital of Morocco from the 8th to the 14th century. We will visit its important traditional market, which is particularly famous for its donkey parking, where traders and locals still use donkeys as a means of transport. After finishing our visit, we continue our route towards the Ziz Valley, passing by the palm grove and making panoramic view stops of the valley. We will arrive at Midelt, the city with the highest apple production, and continue to the cedar forest, Michlifen, where we will find monkeys originally from Gibraltar and the possibility of feeding them and taking photos. From here, about 10km inside the forest, we will reach the city of Ifrane, called the Moroccan Switzerland because of its houses and roofs that resemble a Swiss village. And finally, we will arrive in Fez, where we will drop you off at your accommodation or the airport, and this is where your journey with us ends. We will say goodbye until next time, as you always return to Morocco, and we hope it will be with Conocer Marruecos.
Servicios incluidos
The services included in this excursion to the Merzouga desert, detailed below, will allow you to comfortably enjoy the trip.
Servicios no incluidos
On the contrary, in this excursion to the Merzouga desert there are some services that are excluded from the package: