Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Desert 4 Days

Welcome to Morocco! An excellent driver guide from Morocco Daily Adventures will greet you at Ouarzazate’s airport and head south on the Thousand Kasbah Road! from Ouarzazate, the renowned, recently 100-year-old film town. Despite being extremely modern, it is well-known since hundreds of films and television shows have been filmed here. On the way to Our Destination Boumalne Dades we will pass through Rose Valley and pause to visit a women’s cooperative that specializes in producing hundreds of different products from roses. After that, we travel on to Boumalne Dades, where you will spend the night at a lovely host.

• ⇒ Accommodations: Riad or Hotel
• ⇒ Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
• ⇒ Distance: From Ouarzazate to Boumalne Dades: 123 km / 2-3 Hours with stops

We visit the Dades Gorge for a brief visit today after breakfast. Beautiful views of the valley and the distinctive rock formations may be had from the winding road that winds through the gorge. Enjoy a typical lunch at a nearby restaurant while admiring the lovely surroundings. We then make a halt not far from the gorge to view the Monkey Finger Rocks, so called because of their unusual shape that resembles monkey fingers.

This natural marvel is the perfect place for a leisurely stroll and picture ops. After that, we depart from Boumalne and go across the Todgha Gorge to the Sahara Desert. Once there, visitors are welcome to stroll among the 300-meter-tall canyon walls and take in the striking scenery. This location is ideal for a quick hike and photography. At last, we reach Merzouga after a customary lunch by the Gorge. We leave you off at the edge of the sand, ride your camels, and begin navigating the dunes.

After making a stop at the stunning panorama to take in the enchanted sunset vista, proceed to the Desert Camp. You will be greeted with a mint teacup and a delectable dinner at the camp. Before you go to bed, see the stars away from the light of the campfire and bask in the desert sensations of Berber music.

• ⇒ Accommodations: Luxury or Standard Camp
• ⇒ Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
• ⇒ Distance: From Boumalne Dades to Merzouga: 253 km / 6-7 Hours with stops

Make sure you get up early to see the amazing sunrise over the dunes that are close to your camp. You can also observe how the color of the sand changes as the sun rises. We begin our exploring day with a visit to the first Berber nomadic families behind the Erg Chebbi dunes after breakfast. Discover their customs and graciousness while also getting a glimpse of their everyday lives. We tip them and move on to the Mefiss Mountains, which are renowned for their breathtaking vistas and historical significance as the location of a previous kohl mining operation.

Meet the Gnawa people, who are descended from African slaves and are known for their distinctive music and dance, by going to the village of Khamlia afterwards. Take in a riveting show that showcases their rich cultural history. Later, we stop for lunch at a nearby eatery known for its Berber pizza. We stop briefly to investigate the verdant oases before our adventure comes to an end. These areas stand in stark contrast to the surrounding desert. Learn about the variety of plants and animals that grow in these lush environments. At last, we check you into a lovely hotel for the night.

• ⇒ Accommodations: Luxury Hotel
• ⇒ Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
• ⇒ Distance: Around Merzouga Desert: 10km / 3-4 Hours with stops

• ⇒ Distance: From Merzouga to Marrakech 557 km
• ⇒ Duration: 10 to 11 Hours with stops