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Embark on a 3-day journey from Ouarzazate, often referred to as the Gateway to the Sahara, to the mesmerizing dunes of Merzouga. This tour offers a chance to delve into the heart of the Moroccan desert, experiencing its vast landscapes and unique culture. Here’s how you can make the most of this desert odyssey.
Start your adventure in Ouarzazate, a city famous for its film studios and stunning kasbahs. Visit the Taourirt Kasbah, a well-preserved fortress that offers a glimpse into traditional Moroccan architecture.
Depart Ouarzazate and head towards the Dades Valley, known for its breathtaking natural beauty, including the Dades Gorge with its dramatic rock formations. The journey takes you through the Valley of the Roses, known for its fragrant rose fields used in perfumery. Spend the night in the Dades Valley, enjoying the serene environment and starlit sky.
After enjoying the morning in the Dades Valley, travel towards the Todra Gorges, another spectacular natural wonder with towering rock walls. This site is popular among climbers and offers a fantastic walking opportunity along the riverbed.
Continue your journey to Merzouga, the gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes. These massive sand dunes are a quintessential image of the Sahara. Upon arrival, embark on a camel trek to delve deeper into the desert. Experience the tranquility and vastness of the Sahara as you watch the sunset over the dunes. Spend the night in a desert camp, where you can enjoy traditional Berber hospitality, music, and a night under the stars.
Wake up early to catch a stunning sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, explore the area around Merzouga. Visit the village of Khamlia, known for its Gnawa music, a unique form of rhythmic music with West African roots. Alternatively, take a 4×4 excursion to explore the desert landscape further, visiting nomadic families or the fossil beds.
In the afternoon, begin your journey back to Ouarzazate. Reflect on the experiences of the past few days, from the lush valleys and gorges to the expansive sands of the Sahara. The contrast in landscapes highlights the diversity and beauty of Morocco’s natural environment.
This 3-day journey from Ouarzazate to Merzouga offers an immersive experience into the Sahara Desert, providing an opportunity to witness some of Morocco’s most stunning natural wonders and to engage with its rich cultural heritage.
Yes. 3 Days from Ouarzazate to Merzouga is a private tour: only you and your group travel with your own driver-guide.
In a 4×4 vehicle or a minibus with air conditioning (A/C), with your driver-guide. Fuel is included.
Breakfast and dinner are included with the hotel / riad overnight stays and in the desert camp. Not included: flight, lunches, drinks.
In the camp, in nomad tents in the dunes of Merzouga, with dinner, Berber music around the campfire and a sky full of stars.
We speak Spanish, English, French, Italian, Berber and Arabic.
Yes. Accommodation can be adapted according to your budget: hotels of 3, 4 or 5 stars or beautiful riads. Tell us what you want to see and we will adapt the tour.
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123 reviews on Tripadvisor – all rated “Excellent”
algarcia_83Feb 2025 · Tripadvisor
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We chose the option of 4 days and 3 nights. The experience has been fantastic, especially for the unbeatable attention of our guide, Ali, and all the people who attended us in the haimas of Merzouga. Even Brahim’s management for booking and payment was excellent. Tamlalt Tours, highly recommended.
Jaime SAug 2023 · Tripadvisor
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Tamlalt Tours has organized an 8-day route through Morocco for us and we loved it. Both my wife and my two children, ages 10 and 8, had a great time. Camel rides and nights in the desert, a real family adventure.
lingApr 2019 · Tripadvisor
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We came from Taiwan. We are so lucky to choose Tamlalt Tours. Our driver Hassan helped us in everything. He took us everywhere we wanted to go. I’d recommend this company to anyone travelling to Morocco.
Sofia arballoNov 2018 · Tripadvisor
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We came all the way from Mexico, and would love to do it again! Ali drove us from Marrakech to the desert, making several stops, visiting amazing little towns and beautiful sceneries like the Dades Gorges and Ait Benhaddou. The camp was perfect: we had dinner, we danced, sang and watched the stars.
LightPacker738547Nov 2017 · Tripadvisor
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Our driver, Ali, came to our hotel in Marrakech to pick us up. We drove through the Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou then Dades gorges. Next day we visited Todra gorges and Merzouga, where we enjoyed a marvelous sunset on top of a dune and a camel trek.