Ouarzazate to Merzouga: Kasbahs, Gorges & Desert Trip - 3 days
By Moments in Morocco
Free cancellation available
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 3d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
- Multiple languages
Overview
A 3-day desert tour from Ouarzazate to the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga explores southern Morocco's Sahara, featuring the Skoura Oasis, Kasbah Amredhil, and the Valley of the Roses. Highlights include tea with a nomadic family, the dramatic Dades Valley, and the stunning Toudgha Gorges.
Highlights include a sunset camel ride, dinner under the stars, and the rhythms of Berber music at a serene desert camp. The tour concludes in the Dra’a Valley, where ancient kasbahs and traditional Berber life thrive among palm-filled oases.
• Tour the restored Kasbah Amredhil in Skoura Oasis and exploring the Valley of the Roses
• Discover the Dades Valley, hike the Toudgha Gorges, and visit the “khettara” water channels
• Enjoy a sunset camel ride, try sandboarding, and dance to Berber music
• Dine under the stars, listen to nomad music, and stay in a luxury Erg Chebbi camp.
• Explore the Dra’a Valley’s Berber villages, palm groves, and ancient kasbahs and cross the Anti-Atlas Mountains.
Activity location
- Skoura
- Skoura, Morocco
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Skoura
- Skoura, Morocco
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Ouarzazate to Merzouga: Kasbahs, Gorges & Desert Trip - 3 days
- 3d
- English
Pickup included
Price details
AU$1,636.93 x 1 AdultAU$1,636.93
Total
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Until Tue, 25 Feb
What's included, what's not
- Private transport
- Accommodation in air-conditioned rooms/suites with private bathroom
- Opportunity for short hikes, free time to explore scenic sites, and breaks as desired
- Entrance fees and a local guides
- Berber drumming and music
- Overnight in a luxury camp in Erg Chebbi in Merzouga with a private toilet and shower
- Experienced local driver-guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tea, coffee, and mineral water in the desert
- Camel ride with a guide; sandboarding available upon request
- Lunches and Drinks
Know before you book
- Service animals allowed
- Public transport options are available nearby
- Specialised infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Activity itinerary
Day 1: Ouarzazate, Skoura Oasis, Kalaat M'Gouna - Dades Valley
- 4 stops
- Meals: snacks
- Accommodation: Overnight in a Villa Dades or similar
Skoura
- 1h
The journey begins at 8:30 am with a scenic drive towards the Dades Gorge, passing through the picturesque Skoura Oasis. Along the way, you'll notice several grand kasbahs, many of which have been abandoned due to Morocco's recurring droughts.
قصبة أمريديل
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Your first stop is Kasbah Amredhil, a beautifully restored adobe structure that’s well worth exploring. Its thick adobe walls showcase an ideal design for maintaining cool temperatures in summer and warmth during winter.
Kalaat M'Gouna
- 1m
Next, you will head to Kela’a M’gouna, the Valley of Roses, celebrated for its locally crafted rose-based cosmetics. While these cherished products are available across Morocco, the highest quality originates from the villages within this enchanting valley.
Boumalne Dades
- 2h
After lunch, you will venture off-road to better appreciate the landscape and visit Berber nomads, where you can enjoy a cup of tea. From there, you'll continue to the Dades Gorge, pausing to have lunch upon arrival. If you would like, there's plenty of time to explore the valley or gorges on foot. For the night, you can choose to stay in a hotel or kasbah, or, if you prefer, hike into the hills to spend the evening with a Berber family.
Day 2: Dades Valley, Toudgha Gorges, Erfoud, Rissani - Merzouga
- 5 stops
- Meals: breakfast, snacks
- Accommodation: Sahara Stars Camp or similar
Todra River
- 1h
After breakfast, the journey takes you southeast to Tinghir and the breathtaking Toudgha Gorges. Here, a short walk unveils the towering cliffs, with only a narrow sliver of sky visible above.
Tafilalet
- 2h
Next, you will travel southeast to the Chebbi dunes, passing through Tinjdad and the Tafilalet Oasis near Erfoud, famed for its Date Festival. Along the way, you'll also visit Rissani, the birthplace of Morocco's ruling Alaouite dynasty.
Tinejdad
- 1h
Between Tinjdad and Erfoud, you will have the chance to discover the remarkable underground water channels, ingeniously designed to stay cool and minimise evaporation, ensuring essential irrigation. In Erfoud, you can pause to admire the craftsmanship behind thousands of fossils, skilfully transformed into an array of stunning artefacts.
Merzouga Desert
- 1h
Continuing eastward to Merzouga, you will arrive at the edge of the Sahara Desert, where the sweeping sand dunes begin. From there, you will embark on a camel ride to your camp, where a warm welcome awaits with biscuits and a refreshing glass of mint tea.
Erg Chebbi
- 3h
At the camp, you will enjoy a delicious dinner, followed by an evening of traditional nomadic music and drumming around a campfire. The luxury camp features private tents with en-suite bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable stay amidst the serene desert surroundings.
Day 3: Merzouga, N’Qob, Dra'a Valley, Agdz, Anti- Atlas Mountains - Ouarzazate
- 4 stops
- Meals: breakfast, snacks
- Accommodation: Not included
Erg Chebbi
- 1h
At the camp, you will enjoy a delicious dinner, followed by an evening of traditional nomadic music and drumming around a campfire. The luxury camp features private tents with en-suite bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable stay amidst the serene desert surroundings.
Nkob
- 2h
After breakfast, you'll embark on the journey back to Ouarzazate, travelling through Rissani, Alnif, Tazarine (notably featured in the film Babel), and N’Qob, with a stop for lunch along the route.
Draa Valley
- 2h
- Admission ticket included
Upon arriving at the Dra’a Valley in Tansikht, you will cross the river and follow the historic caravan route, uncovering the authentic beauty of the valley with its towering palm groves and centuries-old villages. Just north of Agdez, you will visit Kasbah Tamenougalte, the valley's oldest kasbah, where several families continue to live much as they have for generations.
Ouarzazate
- 2h
Back on the paved road in Agdz, you will journey over the Anti-Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-n-Tinfifite Pass (1660m), reaching Ouarzazate by late afternoon. Here, your driver will escort you to your riad, marking the end of your unforgettable 3-day desert adventure from Ouarzazate to Merzouga.
Location
Activity location
- Skoura
- Skoura, Morocco
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Skoura
- Skoura, Morocco
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