Marrakech – Rissani Tour, 5 Days / 4 Nights

4x4 Desert Raid to the Merzouga Dunes

From Marrakech to the dunes of Merzouga, experience an authentic journey through traditions, breathtaking landscapes, and Berber hospitality

DAY 1

Marrakech – Dades Valley through Aït Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate (5 hrs / 300 km)

  • Departure at 8:30 AM from your hotel or riad in Marrakech
  • Crossing the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260 m):
    • With several panoramic photo stops
  • Detour via the Telouet road:
    • Visit of the Kasbah of Pasha Glaoui
  • Continue through the Ounila Valley:
    • Typical Berber villages
    • Unique mineral colors and geological diversity
  • Arrival at Aït Ben Haddou:
    • Kasbah listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site
    • Filming location for famous movies such as Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia
  • Lunch on-site
  • Pass through Ouarzazate:
    • Discover the Moroccan film city
  • Cross the Skoura Oasis and the Valley of the Roses:
    • Fortified villages (ksour)
    • Stop at Kalaat M’Gouna, famous for its rose festival
  • Arrival in the Dades Valley at the end of the day:
    • Visit the rock formations known as "monkey fingers"
  • Check-in at the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay

day 2

Dades Valley – Todgha Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga (3h 50 / 250 km)

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Drive towards the Todgha Gorges:
    • Walk through the oasis and between the impressive cliffs
    • Popular destination for climbing
  • Crossing Tinjdad and its traditional ksour
  • Stop at the "Khettaras":
    • Ancient underground irrigation system
  • Arrival in Erfoud:
    • Visit to a fossil workshop
  • Continue towards Merzouga and the dunes of Erg Chebbi
  • Welcome at the camp with mint tea
  • Sunset over the dunes
  • Dinner and overnight at the camp
    • Musical entertainment around the fire (Berber folklore)

day 3

Merzouga – Exploring the Majestic Erg Chebbi Dunes

  • Free morning to enjoy the sunrise and the tranquility of the desert
  • 4x4 tour around the dunes:
    • Meeting with nomadic families
    • Traditional tea with the locals
  • Visit to the village of Khamlia:
    • Discover the Gnaoua music
  • Typical lunch: Berber pizza
  • Free time or relaxation at the camp
  • Camel ride at sunset
  • Dinner and overnight at the bivouac
    • Evening around the fire with traditional songs

day 4

Merzouga – Rissani – Nkob – Agdz (4 h 15 / 300 km )

  • Breakfast at the camp
  • Departure to Rissani:
    • Visit of the Mellah (former Jewish quarter)
    • Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Chérif (ancestor of the Alaouite dynasty)
  • Crossing the Saghro mountains and the acacia forest
  • Arrival in Nkob:
    • Lunch on-site
  • Continuing towards the Drâa Valley:
    • Vast palm grove and adobe villages
  • Arrival in Agdz:
    • Check-in at the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay

day 5

Agdz – Marrakech via Ouarzazate (5 h / 270 km )

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Departure towards Marrakech
  • Crossing the Anti-Atlas mountain range via the Aït Saoun pass
  • Lunch break along the way
  • Passing through Ouarzazate and the High Atlas again
  • Arrival in Marrakech in the afternoon
  • End of the tour

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Departure / Arrival : Marrakech / Marrakech
Price : On request

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Services included in the tour

Logistics

Private 4×4 vehicle with air-conditioning and driver/guide (fuel included)

Accommodation

2 nights in hotels/riads (suggestions will be sent with your quote)
2 nights in a desert bivouac

Meals

4 dinners and 5 breakfasts


Ride

Camel ride

Taxes

Tourist promotion and tourist taxes included

Assistance

Available 24/7

At your charge during this tour

Meals

Lunches

Drinks

Refreshments

Extras

Tips are not included

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