10 days Tour From Marrakech to Merzouga
A 10 days itinerary Tour From Marrakech to Merzouga can be an exciting journey through diverse landscapes and cultural experiences.
10 days itinerary Tour From Marrakech to Merzouga
Day 1: Marrakech
Arrive in Marrakech
Explore the vibrant Jemaa el-Fnaa square
Visit the Koutoubia Mosque
Wander through the historic Medina
Day 2: Marrakech
Explore the Bahia Palace and Saadian Tombs
Visit the Majorelle Garden
Discover the souks and shop for souvenirs
Optional: Relax in a traditional hammam
Day 3: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou
Drive to Ait Benhaddou through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass
Explore the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
Overnight in Ait Benhaddou
Day 4: Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Gorges
Visit Ouarzazate and the Taourirt Kasbah
Drive to the Dades Gorges
Explore the stunning landscapes
Overnight in Dades Gorges
Day 5: Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Erfoud
Visit Todra Gorges
Continue to Erfoud
Explore the town and enjoy the desert atmosphere
Overnight in Erfoud
Day 6: Erfoud – Merzouga
Drive to Merzouga
Experience a camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes
Enjoy a night in a desert camp, with traditional music and stargazing
Day 7: Merzouga – Rissani – Merzouga
Visit the town of Rissani
Explore the local market and historical sites
Optional: Visit the fossil workshops
Return to Merzouga for another night in the desert camp
Day 8: Merzouga – Tinghir – Boumalne Dades
Drive to Tinghir
Explore the Todra Gorges
Continue to Boumalne Dades for the night
Day 9: Boumalne Dades – Ouarzazate
Explore the Dades Valley
Drive to Ouarzazate
Visit the Atlas Film Studios
Overnight in Ouarzazate
Day 10: Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Drive back to Marrakech
Optional: Visit the Kasbah of Telouet
Return to Marrakech and depart
This itinerary provides a mix of cultural exploration in Marrakech, historic sites along the way, and the unique experience of the Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Keep in mind that travel times may vary, and it’s always good to be flexible. Additionally, this itinerary assumes you have a rental car, but you can also hire a driver or join a guided tour.
Includes and excludes:
Includes
- Dinners
- Breakfasts
- Transport
- Accommodation
- Multilingual driver
- Pick-up and drop-off service
Excludes
- Monuments fees
- Lunches
- Tips