3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga: Dades Valley & Camel Trek Journey with Pickup

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Full description 3 Days Trip from Marrakech to Merzouga: Dades Valley & Camel Trekking

We offer a pick-up service from our travellers' accommodation and take them back to the same point at the end of the trip. We take care of our guests by choosing the most beautiful places to discover and take pictures. We select comfortable vehicles and quality hotels to guarantee a pleasant experience. In addition, we have official guides for the historical monuments we visit. All our cars are equipped with air conditioning. Please note that meals are not included on any day, they are at the client's expense.

Day 1: Marrakech to Dades via Ouarzazate

We start our journey by crossing the highest point on the route to the desert. We will make stops at various mountain villages, starting with breakfast and a break to use the toilets, and continue to stop for photographs at the highest points. We will also visit women's cooperatives that produce cosmetics using argan oil, before continuing on to the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou to discover its history.

The Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival in the village, you will visit the Kasbah with a local guide who will share his extensive knowledge of the village and the history of the Berber people who have occupied the region for thousands of years. You will have the opportunity to meet the Berber families who still live in the kasbah today. After the visit, you will enjoy lunch in a typical restaurant overlooking the kasbah.

Ouarzazate is a Berber city considered the Hollywood of Morocco, thanks to the large number of international films that have been shot here. It is possible to visit the film museum in the city and discover the beautiful Kasbah of Taourirt, which is located opposite the museum.

After exploring the ‘Moroccan Hollywood’, we will continue to the village of Boumalen Dades to discover its beautiful landscapes and mountains. Before arriving, we will pass through the valley of roses in Kalaat M'Gouna and visit cooperatives that produce different products from the local roses. Then we will drive to the Dades valley to enjoy the breathtaking mountains and magnificent fjords, ending the day at your hotel in the mountains.

Dinner is included at your hotel in the village of Boumalen Dades. The night will be spent at the hotel in Boumalen Dades.

Day 2: Boumalen Dades to Merzouga

After breakfast, you will leave the hotel at 08:00 in the direction of the Todra Gorges to visit them, stopping at panoramic points to take pictures. Continue to the village of Tinghir to visit the Todra Gorges, where we will enjoy lunch in a restaurant in the mountains at 13:00.

After lunch, we will drive to Merzouga, passing through several villages such as Rissani, Tinjdad, Melaab and the Kasbah of Sidi Hsaïn. Upon arrival in Merzouga, we will ride the camels to reach the camp at sunset, where we will spend the night in the sandy desert.

Breakfast will be included at your hotel, and the night will be spent at the camp in the great desert of Merzouga.

Day 3: Merzouga Desert to Marrakech

After mounting the camels and heading out of the desert to the car station, we will start our journey back to Marrakech, crossing several villages such as Tinjdad, Melaab and Touroug. On the way back, it is possible to visit the underground water channels. We will have a lunch break in Tinjdad or in the valley of the roses, and another stop in the village of Agouime, either for coffee or to use the toilets.

Arrival in Marrakech is scheduled for 19:30. Breakfast will be offered at the desert camp. Additional information Please provide full details of your accommodation at the time of booking. If your hotel is not on the list of hotels with pick-up, you will be informed of the nearest meeting point. In this case, it is very important to note that it is the passenger's obligation and sole responsibility to contact the local contact number the day before the service to confirm the exact pick-up point and time in case you have not received prior confirmation.Be at the pick-up point 15 minutes before the start of the tour.Not wheelchair accessibleChildren must be accompanied by an adult. Child fare only applies if shared with 2 paying adults.Not recommended for people with back problemsNot recommended for pregnant womenNot recommended for people with heart problemsHotel pick-ups start before the tour time.Minimum age of participants is 1 year old.Baby seats available.It is recommended to take the tour with sunglasses, water, comfortable walking shoes and cash for shopping. Inclusions Pick up and return to the hotelTransport in air-conditioned vehiclesAccommodation in selected quality hotels (1 night)Accommodation in bivouac in the great desert of Merzouga (1 night)Breakfasts (as described in the itinerary)Dinners (as described in the itinerary)Camel ride in the desert at sunset Exclusions Transport to the meeting pointEntrance fees, meals and beverages except if expressly specified in the tour inclusionsOther service not specified Cancellation Policy Cancellation free of charge up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellation with less time or no-show, no refund will be made. Meeting point Hotels or central accommodation in Marrakech. If your hotel is not on the list of hotels with pick-up, you will be informed of the nearest meeting point.