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From Marrakesh: 4-Day Private Atlas Mountains & Desert Tour

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Activity provider: Tours From Marrakech
Private tour

From Marrakesh: 4-Day Private Atlas Mountains & Desert Tour

Activity provider: Tours From Marrakech
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From US$ 416.73 per person

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Embark on a 4-day guided trip to the Sahara dunes, kasbahs, palm groves, and the Atlas Mountains from Marrakech. Enjoy accommodation and meals as you explore Ouarzazate, Aït ben Haddou, and more.

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Duration 4 days
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Live tour guide
French, English, Spanish, Arabic
Private group

Experience

Itinerary
96 hours
  • Marrakech

  • Tizi n'Tichka

  • Ouarzazate (free time)

  • Lunch

  • Dadès Gorges

  • Skoura

  • Tinghir

  • Todra River (view)

  • Hiking

    • Optional
  • Erg Chebbi, Morocco (camel ride)

  • Merzouga (dinner)

  • Camp activities

  • Rissani (visit)

  • Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco

  • Ouarzazate (dinner, guided tour)

  • Ait Benhaddou (sightseeing)

  • Marrakech

Pickup included
Main stop
Other stop
Highlights
  • Experience the highlights of Moroccan nature and the Sahara desert
  • Visit the UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Ben Hadou
  • Explore the kasbahs
  • Ride a camel in Merzouga at sunset
  • Stay overnight in the desert
Full description

Immerse yourself in the mountains and desert of Morocco with this 4-day guided trip from Marrakesh. See scenic landscapes, stay in a charming guest house and a desert camp, and tour the movie sets of Ouarzazate.

An example of the itinerary you will follow: Day 1: Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Dades Valley Your driver will pick you up from your accommodation and you will set off on your 4 day adventure. Pass through the Tizi n'Tichka pass in the High Atlas mountains and from Marrakech to Ouarzazate you can enjoy the scenic route, the landscapes with changing colors and terrain and the Berber villages along the way. You will have free time to visit the Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate and have lunch on site. Then, on to the green valley of Dadès and the valley of roses by the palm grove of Skoura. You will have dinner and stay overnight at a charming guest house in the valley. Day 2: Dades Valley, Todra Gorges, Dunes of Merzouga After breakfast, you will set off on the road to the 1000 Kasbahs, then check check out Tinghr with its magnificent palm groves. At Todra Gorge, the bravest explorers can trek along the canyon, 300 metres above the ground. Then continue towards Merzouga and the erg Chebbi dune in the Sahara desert. In the largest desert in the world, you can experience the sunset on the back of a camel as you ride towards the oasis where the camp is located. You may spend the night in the nomadic tents or under the stars and play music or sing along with the locals and become immersed in true nomadic culture. Day 3: Merzouga, Tazarine, Agdz, Ouarzazate Watch the sunrise over the dunes of erg Chebbi, followed by breakfast in the camp. Return to a hostel via camel trek for a quick shower then drive to Rissani, a small town in southern Saharan Morocco where you can stop to visit a fossil workshop, before continuing to the junction of the Drâa and Agdz valley. Enjoy a relaxing dinner and hotel stay in Ouarzazate. Day 4: Ouarzazate, Aït ben Haddou, Telouet, Marrakech Go on a tour of the movie sets and studios located in Ouarzazate: the "Hollywood of Africa". Visit the Ksar of Aït ben Haddou, a world heritage site. Aït ben Haddou has been used to date as a backdrop for more than twenty films, including "Gladiator", "Indiana Jones "and" Lawrence of Arabia ". Take advantage of this walk through the area to admire the traditional architecture of the kasbahs. Continue on home to Marrakech through the mountains.

Includes
  • English speaking local guide
  • Meals during the tour
  • Bottled water
  • Transfers to and from your hotel in Marrakech
  • 3 nights accommodation as per itinerary
  • Tips
  • Extra food and drinks not listed in itinerary
Not suitable for
  • People over 95 years

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  • Passport
  • Towel
  • Camera
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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 77 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.8/5

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We had a great time on our trip to Merzouga with Aziz Talaoul. He is an amazing driver and guide: we felt safe all the time and he introduced us thoroughly to southern Morocco, the Berber land. He is an easygoing, open and friendly character and knows a lot about area and culture. Also, he showed us modern and traditional music as well as basics in Berber language. Accomodation was way beyond our expectations and we could not manage to cope with all the delicious food. It could be seen, that the tour organizers worked carefully on all points of critic, mentioned here so far. Some parts of the program are classical touristic hotspots with the usual benefits and downsides; one should be aware of that. For us, the landscapes were a highlight and a teaser to dive deeper into morocco's nature. Thanks a lot Aziz for the fantastic time!

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March 14, 2023

Very nice experience. Our driver, Aziz Talauol, was very helpful, kind and professional. Everything was perfectly organized and on time. Aziz is an excellent driver with comfortable and well maintained car and he is a very nice, easygoing person. The camp on the Sahara was exceptional and the tent was very comfortable with large and clean bathroom. Outstanding views during the trip through Atlas mountains. Quality of the meals and hotel rooms' standard diverse with some real gems.

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March 9, 2023

A 4 day tour, in which you can see many beautiful places. Hassan was our guide, Yassin our driver. Both very helpful and friendly, they help you with everything and make sure you don't have to arrange anything yourself. As a result, we had a very nice experience. Riads were good and clean and the food was delicious. It was an unforgettable tour, highly recommended! Hassan and Yassin, thank you so much for everything!

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February 25, 2023

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