Marrakech Desert Express4 days from Marrakech

Day by day

1. Day 01

   Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Skoura – Dades Gorges

   Pick-up at the hotel where you are staying in Marrakech or directly at the airport to start the route.

   Departure will be from Marrakech via the mountain pass Col Tichka, where we will cross the Atlas Mountains, making stops to enjoy the magnificent views along the way and to rest or take photos whenever you feel like it.

   We will continue to Ouarzazate, where we will have lunch before continuing the journey and reaching the village of Skoura, located in the heart of the palm grove valley, an extensive and labyrinthine oasis adorned with beautiful secret kasbahs that we can visit.

   From here, we will proceed through the Valley of Roses (famous for rose cultivation) towards the Dades Valley, where we will visit the Dades Gorges.

   Dinner and overnight stay by the Dades River.

2. Day 02

   Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert

   After breakfast, we will continue along the banks of Boumalne, where a road lined with kasbahs (citadels) and ksour (fortresses or castles) opens up, with a landscape of ochre, red, and mauve colors.

   We will be surrounded by rocky plateaus where camels graze.

   After a journey filled with ksour, oases, and palm trees, we will reach Tineghir, perched at an altitude of 1,350 meters and surrounded by a palm grove.

   We will then proceed to Erfoud (the city of fossils) and pass through Rissani before reaching Merzouga, facing the towering dunes of Erg Chebbi.

   At the hotel, we will leave behind what we don’t need as the camels await us to venture into the desert while the sun sets until we reach the camp of tents in the middle of the vast dunes, where we will spend the night in a tent.

   Dinner and overnight stay in a tent under the desert stars.

3. Day 03

   Merzouga – Rissani – N'kob – Ouarzazate

   We will wake up early and witness the beautiful spectacle of the sunrise over a sea of sand.

   We will ride camels back to the hotel to freshen up with a shower and enjoy a hearty breakfast. Then, we will head towards Rissani, the first imperial city of Morocco, to visit its legendary market.

   Afterward, we will continue towards Tazzarine, passing through Alnif.

   We will continue our journey towards the magnificent Draa Valley, known for its date palm production and millions of palm trees.

   We will have a panoramic visit of the valley before crossing the Anti-Atlas Mountains.

   Finally, we will arrive in Ouarzazate.

4. Day 04

   Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

   In Ouarzazate, if you are a cinema fan, you can visit the film studios where many famous Hollywood movies have been filmed.

   Afterward, w e will detour to visit the renowned Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou (a UNESCO World Heritage site).

   You will have free time to stroll through the kasbah and climb to its summit to enjoy the views.

   We will then cross the majestic Atlas Mountains with their beautiful landscapes.

   We will arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon.

   Transfer to your hotel or the airport.