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About this trip

Join us in Morocco for our Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour. In this 5 days we'll take you to the south-east of Morocco for an amazing journey through the high Atlas Mountains, the ancient Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and Ameridil, wonderful landscapes of Todra valley, Todra gorges and for sure we will not miss the beautiful Sahara desert sea of the sand dunes. Enjoy the beautiful Draa Valley, the views of Anti-Atlas Mountains. Some tour highlights include High Atlas Mountains, Kasbah Ameridil, Todra Valley, Todra Gorges, Sahara desert (Erg-Chebbi), Class cooking in khamliya village, Draa Valley, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Atlas Studios, Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, Ounila Valley and so much more. 

Please take a few moments to watch this VIDEO from Keith and Michelle prior to booking. It highlights the most important information that we want to point out. 

**Please note, these adventures are planned far in advance, and sometimes things come up that are unforeseen or unplanned. With that forethought, know the group will be accompanied on this adventure by Keith, or Michelle, and/or My1FitLife Ambassador. Activities on the itinerary are subject to change based on guides, weather, availability, etc. **

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Itineraries

Day 1

Date : April 13, 2024

Time : 12:00 am

Arrival Marrakech

Arrival Marrakech and transportation to our accommodations. Exploring on your own

Day 2

Marrakech-High Atlas Mountains-Valley Roses-Boumalne Dades

Day One: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Kasbah Ameridil – Ouarzazate – Valley of Roses – Boumalne Dades.

After breakfast, Departure of our journey from Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour, in the morning around 7/8 am, our driver picks us up from our accommodations and leave Marrakech through the Atlas Passes. On the road we will make stops to enjoy the stunning views of the Atlas Mountains and Tizi N’tichka pass (2260m). Continuing our trip to Ouarzazate famed as “the Hollywood of Africa” where we will stop for lunch, later we will admire the architecture of the Kasbah Taourirte situated there, In the afternoon we will drive to Boumalne Dades city though the road of thousand Kasbahs & Roses Valley, we will visit Kasbah Ameridil located in palms grove of Skoura. In the evening reach to Boumalne Dades with its beautiful valley where we will spend the first night, dinner and overnight in a Hotel / or Riad.

●Accommodation that we use in Boumalne Dades:

http://riadgabsidades.com/ or similar

Day 3

Date : April 15, 2024

Dades Valley–Tinghir City–Todra Gorges- Erg-Chebbi Sand Dunes

Dades Valley – Tinghir City – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Erg-Chebbi Sand Dunes (MERZOUGA)

After a traditional Moroccan breakfast we will start Sahara desert tour, from Boumalne Dades to Merzouga. In Boumalne we’ll enjoy the panoramic views of Dades valley. After that we will drive to Tinghir city where we can stop in the stunning Todra valley, lined with Berber villages and palm groves. Then, continuing to Todra Gorge a chilly and natural place with it orange towering cliffs, the canyons of Todra Gorge are almost 1,000 feet deep. Also it’s a preferred place for the climbers, where we will take time to discover this incredible place.

In the afternoon we continue our road to Sahara desert along many Berber villages such as: Tinjdad, Melaab and Erfoud. You will have time for Lunch on our way. Once we arrive to the magical land of Erg-Chebbi sand dunes, you will take a camel trekking about 1:30mim, across the beautiful unique orange colored sand dunes to desert camp. The great experience where you can feed your soul, enjoy the wonderful sunset from the middle of dunes. Dinner & overnight will be in camp, music played and you can frolic on the sand dunes under zillions of stars.

Day 4

Merzouga-cooking class khamliya village-Ouarazate

Merzouga – class cooking in khamliya village- Rissani City – Alnif – N’kob – Tazarine – Agdez – Ouarzazate

Today, wake up early and climb the sand dunes to enjoy the beautiful sunrise. After breakfast & shower you will ride camel back to Merzouga town. We will have a class cooking in khamliya village in Sahara desert:

COOKING CLASS:

Cook yourself either lunch on this course in khamliya village that teaches you how to prepare Moroccan cuisine. Using vegetables olives, lemons, beef, chicken, and more to create your tagine, along with some salads and other goodies too.

Sample Menu: ●Starter Moroccan Salade ●Main Meat or Chicken Tagines.●Dessert

Later We will drive from Merzouga to Ouarzazate though Rissani (Tafilalt).

Day 5

Departure

  • Transfers:
    Pick up in & drop off in your accommodation.
  • Transportation:
    Comfortable with air-conditioned Bus + Fuel.
  • Accommodations:
    Accommodation for 4 nights
  • Local Guide:
    Driver guide during the tour
  • Desert Camp:
    Overnight in desert camp
  • Cooking:
    class cooking in khamliya village & Marrakech
  • Breakfast and Dinners:
    Breakfasts and dinners (vegetarians are welcome) included in itinerary
  • Entrance:
    Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
  • Camel Ride:
    Camel Ride Adventure
  • Entrance Fees:
    Entrances fees of the monuments.
  • Flights:
    Flights to and from Adventure
  • Food & Drinks:
    Food & Drinks not mentioned In Itinerary (All Alcoholic drinks are NOT included)
  • Lunches:
    Lunches are not included
  • Tipping:
    Tipping is not included and you are responsible for