4-Day Tour From Essaouira to Merzouga Desert and Back to Marrakch
Fabulous 4-Day Tour Essaouira to Merzouga Desert Back to Marrakech Overview:
This popular itinerary combines Fes' mysterious allure with Essaouira's relaxed coastal vibe. Throw in a day visit to the valleys below the often snowcapped Western High Atlas, and you'll get more than enough out of your 4-day tour vacation.
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Departure time: 8/9 am
Starting point: Your hotel / Riad or anywhere in Essaouira
Ending point: Your hotel / Riad or anywhere in Marrakech
> Stopping at panoramic viewpoints along the way
> Driving along the Souss River Valley and through the fields of argan trees
> Experiencing a camel ride to the summit of the dunes
Having dinner under the starlit sky and sharing an evening of music with the nomads around a campfire
> Staying in your private luxury desert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes
> Going on a full-day desert trek to explore the Merzouga Desert and having lunch out in the dunes
> Or listening to Sub-Saharan Gnawa music and sipping a glass of tea with a nomad family
Tour Itinerary: Top Essaouira to Merzouga Tour 4 Days
DAY 1: Essaouira - MARRAKECH -AIT BEN HADDOU KASBAH – OUARZAZATE
Today we leave Essaouira at 8:00 in the morning and will cross Marrakech, and we travel to Ouarzazate through the astonishing landscapes of Tizi n’Tichka road. We will have a lunch break at the Kasbah of Telouet. Then, we will continue our trip toward Ait Ben Haddou. Ait ben Haddou and Ouarzazate are famous filming sites that can be recognized from movies such as Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, Jesus of Nazareth, and so on.
DAY 2: OUARZAZATE – TODGHA GORGES – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA DESERT
Early in the morning, we will leave Ouarzazate and head toward Merzouga. But before that, we will visit The Kasbah of Taourirt. Then, we will pay a quick visit to the Rose Valley and Dades Valley. Afterward, we will stay a little bit at Toudra Gorges and have lunch after that we will enjoy taking a walk across the narrow canyons. Then, we will get to Erfoud via Tinjdad, which is situated in an area where there are a lot of fossils. At Merzouga, we will leave our car behind and ride the camels toward Erg Chebbi Dunes. After we admire the amazing sunset over a high dune, we will head to the desert camp to spend the night there with the band of nomad musicians in their tent.
DAY 3: EXPLORING MERZOUGA SAHARA DESERT
Early in the morning, we will wake up to enjoy the sunrise of the Sahara Desert. Then, ride the camels to the hotel where our car is parked. After breakfast, we will depart to explore all around the dunes of Erg Chebbi see: the two oases of Merzouga, the nomadic land, the oasis of Tisrdmine and stop at the village of Khamlia (people of origins in Mali) to listen to African music. Finally, we will return to the hotel.
Day 4: Camel Riding back to Merzouga - Rissani - Draa Valley - Ouarzazate - Marrakech
Early morning your '' Camel man guide '' will wake you up to watch the sunrise from the dunes and, return by camel to the Hotel after breakfast and shower then start to the huge palm grove of Tafilalet through Rissani and with draa Valley arrival at Ouarzazate Free Time for lunch before Our getting back to Marrakech Arrival in the evening and drop off at your riad or anywhere you want and end of our services.
* Pick up and drop off you at your hotel in Essaouira
* Tour in air condition vehicle A/C
* Experienced English-speaking driver
* 1-night stay at a private room at hotel/riad ( dinner & breakfast included )
* 2-night stay at the private tent at desert camp ( dinner & breakfast included )
* Camel trek
* Moroccan mint tea at the camp
* Fuel
* Visit some interesting places along the way
* Lunches
* Drinks
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