4 days trip from Marrakech to Moroccan Desert

Embark on a captivating 4-day journey through the diverse wonders of Morocco. From the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou kasbah to camel rides in Erg Chebbi dunes, each day unveils new treasures. The tour showcases iconic film locations, picturesque oases, and the majestic High Atlas Mountains, ending with a warm drop-off in Marrakech. A true adventure!

Day 1

Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Dades Gorge:

Depart from Marrakech through the Tizi n’Tichka pass and visit the Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987 and a filming location for famous movies like Lawrence of Arabia, The Mummy, Gladiator, and Astérix.

Explore the cinema studios in Ouarzazate, then pass by the Oasis Sekoura and visit the Amredil kasbah, followed by the Valley of the Roses and the scenic road of the Kasbahs in Kalaat M’gouna.

Experience the famous annual Festival of the Roses and witness the extraction of natural products from the roses. Continue the journey to the enchanting Dadès Valley and Gorges, known for its stunning oases.

Overnight in a hotel.

Day 2

Dades Gorge – Todra Gorge – Merzouga:

After breakfast, we will continue our journey towards the desert, following a road once used by commercial caravans crossing the Anti Atlas of Tafilalet Valley to reach the Valley of Draa. Here, we will witness landscapes with vibrant ocher, red, mauve, and black desert Hamadas, surrounded by rocky plateaus where camels graze.

The desert adventure will be filled with stunning landscapes, oases, and palm trees as we make our way to Rissani. We’ll stop at its famous market to enjoy a refreshing mint tea before continuing the desert route towards the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Upon arrival at the camp, we’ll have some time to relax before embarking on a thrilling camel ride through the sand dunes of Erg-Chebbi, where we’ll witness a breathtaking sunset.

Day 3

Merzouga – Rissani – Zagora:

Departing from Merzouga, we will head towards Zagora, taking an off-road route that passes through M’haresh oasis. We will have lunch at an inn amidst the desert landscape.

Afterward, we will continue towards the fascinating village of Tamegroute, renowned for its underground kasbahs, pottery, ceramics, and a splendid library dating back to the 17th century. The library preserves illuminated manuscripts of the Quran, written on the skin of gazelles, along with historical and medical works.

The night will be spent at the hotel Kasbah in Zagora.

Day 4

Zagora – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech:

Return to Marrakech by Ait Ben Haddou while crossing the valley of Daraa (to make stops to take photographs of the palm plantation and the Kasbahs). Visit the widespread Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah as it has been named by Unesco in 1987.

Ait Benhaddou is the World Heritage site that has been utilized as a setting for more than 20 movies incorporating “Gladiator” “Indiana Jones” and “Lawrence of Arabia”. Revel in a stroll to investigate the universal Moroccan style of construction modeling in which the Kasbahs are constructed.

We proceed our approach to Marrakesh through the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi n’tichka pass. Soften for lunch up the center of the Atlas Mountains.

Drop off at your Marrakech hotel.

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   Hassan Ait Ahmad
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   Theo B 
 2023-08-16
 
 
  Hassan’s Wonderful Adventure
Hassan showed us a very nice part of Morocco that is only a stone’s throw from Marrakech. There are plenty of wonderful people in the Atlas Mountains and he is one of them. He showed us many wonderful sights on the tour, but also made sure that we got up and down from our trek in one piece. During the hike we also had a chance to learn about local culture, had a wonderful meal and had plenty of opportunities to take photos. Definitely a must do if you don’t mind heights!
  
 
       
   Jorge González 
 2023-06-16
 
 
  Excelente guía, conocedor del lugar, además de hablar varios idiomas.
Hassan es uno de los pocos guías más empáticos que conocí. Nos mostró unos lugares y paisajes increíbles de Marruecos. Nos llevó a ver las cascadas. Tuvimos un almuerzo típico marroquí en un auberge. Una maravillosa experiencia a su lado. RECOMENDABLE 100%
  
 
       
   Luis Felipe L 
 2023-03-16
 
 
  Magnífico guía
Excelente guía que habla español, va dando información a medida que ascendemos y descansos o paradas en función de como observe al grupo. Abierto a consultas de cualquier tipo. Muy amable. Totalmente recomendable.
  
 
       
   Andreas T 
 2023-03-15
 
 
  Super Guide in Imlil!!
Die Tagestour war wirklich phantastisch und ist sehr empfehlenswert. Frühstück in einer durch Frauen betriebenen Kollektive, die Argan Oil herstellen, dann Weiterfahrt nach Imlil. Wir wurden durch unseren Guide abgeholt, der netter nicht sein konnte. Auf einer ca 1 1/2 Stunden dauernden leichten Wanderung zu einem der Wasserfälle erzählte er informativ und fröhlich über Kultur, Land und Leute. Immer fröhlich und vergnügt spricht er mehrere Sprachen und half sogar beim anschließenden Mittagessen als Bedienung aus. Wenn wir wieder kommen, und das ist sicher, werden wir ihn anrufen und nur von ihm geführt werden wollen, sei es bei einer Wanderung, beim Skifahren oder Bergwandern. All das wird von ihm angeboten-toll!!! Liebe Grüße Andreas
  
 
       
   Christian V 
 2023-03-14
 
 
  Imilil
Excelente visita, muy recomendable. Se disfruta con los 5 sentidos. El guía muy amable, habla diferentes idiomas y se esfuerza en que comprendas y disfrutes la visita. Muy muy recomendable.
  
 
       
   Nayra 
 2023-03-11
 
 
  Inolvidable!
Ha sido una experiencia increíble, la ruta, el paisaje, la comida y sin duda alguna un guía excelente, muy amable y simpático. Súper recomendado!
  
 
       
   Bond 
 2023-03-11
 
 
  Great experience
It was great!! I highly recommend, the view during lunch time was amazing! Thanks to Hassan who was our guide and very careful with us.
  
 
       
   Martin B 
 2023-03-09
 
 
  Atlas gebergte
Een geweldige tocht gemaakt met Hassna. Stipt op tijd en veel kennis van de vallei en omgeving. Geweldig ervaring om zo kennis te maken met het Atlas gebergte.
  
 
       
   Estelle C 
 2023-02-18
 
 
  Ismil
We discovered thanks to Hassan in Imlil a nice authentic picture of Maroc witch is not so far of Marrakech We saw the famous waterfall but next we left tourist way to discover a more authentic way in several villages where the colors are beautiful. Hassan explained us his culture and we finished with a delicious tajine in an auberge. Great moment: We recommend Hassan if you want to do this nice experience. And inchallah perhaps we will do another experience with Hassan in the dessert because he organized also this kind of treck.
  
 
       
   Jesus 
 2023-02-14
 
 
  Unbeatable
Hassan is absolutely the best tour guide in the entire country. Super pleasant, nice and helpful, I wouldn’t hesitate contacting him again for a tour. Great Spanish by the way!