7 Days from Marrakech Merzouga Desert

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    7 Days from Marrakech Merzouga Desert
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    Embark on an epic 7-day loop tour from Marrakech that combines the best of the Sahara Desert, the Anti-Atlas mountains, and the Atlantic coast. Unlike standard desert trips, this journey takes you beyond the dunes to explore the saffron capital of Taliouine, the ramparts of Taroudant, and the coastal charm of Essaouira.

    Experience a sunset camel trek into the golden Erg Chebbi dunes, spend a night under the stars in a desert camp, visit the Gnawa people in Khamlia village, and walk through the 300m-deep Todra Gorges. Then discover the UNESCO site of Ait Benhaddou, the Draa Valley, the argan forests of Agadir with goats climbing trees, and a women’s argan co-operative.

    With a free morning to explore Essaouira’s medina and an evening at the legendary Jemaa El Fna square in Marrakech, this is the ideal comprehensive itinerary for travelers who want desert, mountains, coast, and culture all in one week.

    What to Expect
    7 Days from Marrakech Merzouga Desert
    • Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the dramatic Tizi n’Tichka pass.
    • Walk through the 300m-deep Todra Gorges, a dramatic limestone fault line.
    • Experience a sunset camel trek into the towering golden dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga.
    • Spend a magical night in a desert camp dining under the stars.
    • Visit the Gnawa people in Khamlia village to experience their music and lifestyle.
    • Explore the historic Kasbah Amridil in Skoura and the Valley of the Roses.
    • Discover the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou.
    • Visit Taliouine, the saffron spice capital, and see a saffron co-operative.
    • Explore the ramparts and medina alleyways of Taroudant.
    • See goats climbing argan trees along the coastal road near Agadir.
    • Stop at a women’s argan co-operative for culinary and cosmetic products.
    • Enjoy a free morning in Essaouira before returning to Marrakech.
    • Experience the legendary Jemaa El Fna square with entertainers, storytellers, and snake charmers.
    Itinerary
    7 Days from Marrakech Merzouga Desert

    DAY 1 : MARRAKECH – OUARZAZATE – DADES GORGES

    Morning departure heading east to Ouarzazate via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains. Arrive Ouarzazate, also known as the Hollywood of Africa. Optional stop at movie studio and lunch before driving through Skoura to the historic Kasbah Amridil. Onto Valley of the Roses before arriving at your hotel in the Dades Valley (+dinner and breakfast)


    DAY 2 : DADES GORGES – TODRA GORGES – MERZOUGA

    After breakfast drive to Todra Gorge, where a 300m-deep fault splits the orange limestone into a deep ravine, stop for lunch. Then onto town of Erfoud to visit fossil workshop. Arrive at the impressive dunes of Merzouga. Overnight hotel accommodation (+ dinner and breakfast).


    DAY 3 : ERG CHEBBI AND CAMEL TREK

    Visit the Gnawa people, originally slaves from Sudan to experience their music and lifestyle. Nearby is the lake of Merzouga, with its bird population. In the afternoon mount your camel to explore the golden sands of the Sahara with guide. Overnight stay at desert camp dining out under the stars.


    DAY 4 : MERZOUGA – TAZARINE – DRAA VALLEY – OUARZAZATE – AIT BENHADDOU

    Enjoy sunrise before arriving back at hotel for breakfast and shower. Head to Palmerie of Tafilalet and town of Rissani. We will take the road to Jbel Saghro Anti Atlas passing through the Berber village of Tazarine and N’kob and Draa valley. Overnight hotel stay in Ouarzazate (+dinner and breakfast).


    DAY 5 : AIT BEN HADDOU TO TAROUDANTE

    After breakfast drive to Taroudant via Tazenakht, visiting UNESCO heritage site of Ait Benhaddo then to Taliouine, the saffron spice capital. Option to visit the Saffron co-operative and if your visit coincides with the saffron harvest, you will meet the local families harvesting the saffron in the fields. Arrive at Taroudant in the afternoon to explore ramparts and walk the alleyways in the Medina. Accommodation in riad (+dinner and breakfast).


    DAY 6 : TAROUDANTE TO ESSAOUIRA VIA AGADIR

    After breakfast depart for Essaouira, stopping at Agadir for lunch. Continue along coastal road (area famous for the Argan trees). Here you will see goats climbing trees, stop for a photo before arriving in Essaouira. Overnight accommodation in the Medina (+ breakfast).


    DAY 7 : FREE MORNING ESSAOUIRA – MARRAKECH

    After breakfast free time to explore Essaouira before leaving for Marrakech stopping off at Women’s Argan Co-operative famous for its culinary, cosmetic and medicinal products. Overnight accommodation in Marrakech including dinner with option to enjoy a walk to the main square of Jemaa El Fna. A must see with entertainers, magicians, storytellers, musicians and snake charmers and here where our 7 days from Marrakech ends.

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    • Transport 
    • Driver / Guide 
    • camel ride
    • Camp with dinner and breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Tips
    • Shopping
    • Flights
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    7 Days from Marrakech Merzouga Desert

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