Merzouga Desert , Imperial Cities / 5days 4 nights from Marrakech

Merzouga Desert , Imperial Cities / 5days 4 nights from Marrakech

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Merzouga Desert , Imperial Cities / 5days 4 nights from Marrakech

5 Days Starting and ending in Marrakesh, Morocco

Visiting: Tizi n'Tichka, Dadès Gorges, Telouet Kasbah, Kalaat M'Gouna, Ouarzazate, Skoura, Marrakesh, Ait Ben Haddou, Todra River, Rissani, Erfoud, Erg Chebbi, Merzouga, Midelt, Azrou, Fes, Merzouga Desert, Ifran, Errachidia Province, Conservation du site Archeologique de Volubilis, Rabat, Meknes, Casablanca

Tour operator:

Discover Morocco Tours

Tour code:

Tour5

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 12

Physical rating:

Medium, Low, easy

Age range:

4-65

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Private Available:

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Tour Overview

The whole history of Morocco is inscribed on the walls of the four cities of the circuit of the imperial cities: Marrakech and the Jemaa El Fna Square, Fez and the Nejjarine Fountain, Meknes and Bab El Mansour, Rabat and the Mohammed V Mausoleum, but also Volubilis and Casablanca with the Hassan II Mosque, all classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. Wandering the labyrinthine Souks/Markets of Marrakech or Fez, your senses are awakened by the sound of trade’s people at work, the smell of orange blossom and the kaleidoscope of rugs, scarves and leather in tanneries. The Atlas Mountains, dotted with tiny villages and the big dunes of the desert Sahara.

Highlights

  • Crossing the High Atlas Mountains

  • Enjoy the beautiful scenery between Merzouga and Fes.

  • Play a walk in the Dades Gorge and Todra.

  • Visit Fes ,Volubilis and Meknes

  • View barbaric monkeys in Azrou cedar forest.

  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait BenHaddou.

Places You'll See

Merzouga , Camel Rides

Rabat

Dades Gorges

Ait Benhaddou

Casablanca

Merzouga Dunes

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Marrakech - Tadart-Telouet - Ait Ben Haddou -Skoura- Dades Valley.

Location: Tizi n'Tichka, Dadès Gorges, Telouet Kasbah, Kalaat M'Gouna, Ouarzazate, Skoura, Marrakesh, Ait Ben Haddou

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Pickup from Marrakech at 7:00 am. We will drive for approximately 2 hours through the Atlas Mountains via the Tizi 'n Tichka pass, stopping for photos along the way, and stopping to have breakfast. We will stop to visit the town of Telouet and its ancient 17th century kasbah.
Then, we will drive in the direction of Ouarzazate where we will visit the UNESCO protected Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. We will have lunch here and then visit the Atlas Film Studios. Afterwards, we will drive to Skoura, a town that overlooks many other beautiful kasbahs, in the direction of Dades Valley. The night will be spent at a hotel in Dades Valley.

Day 2 : Dades Valley - Todra Gorge - Erfoud - Merzouga - Camel Trek - Desert Camp

Location: Todra River, Rissani, Erfoud, Erg Chebbi, Merzouga

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, we will drive to Todgha city to explore Todra Gorge, and then go to Tinjdad village where we will stop for lunch. After lunch, we will pass through the towns of Erfoud and Rissani In the direction of Merzouga, home of Erg Chebbi, the tallest sand dunes in Morocco. We will arrive at the hotel in the late afternoon/early evening, where you will have some time to relax by the swimming pool and have berber tea. Around 5:30pm, we will ride the camels from the hotel for about one hour and a half through the desert dunes. We will arrive at the berber tents, have some time to relax, drink berber tea with nomads at the camp, and go over to the dunes to watch the sunset. Dinner will be at the camp, followed by music around the campfire.
Overnight in the berber tent.

Day 3 : Camel Trek - Atv - Merzouga Village - Ziz Valley - Medilt - Ifrane - Fes.

Location: Midelt, Azrou, Fes, Merzouga Desert, Ifran, Errachidia Province

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


Before sunrise, we will wake up early in the morning to see the sunrise and after that you will have time in the camp to enjoy the sandboard if you like, to have breakfast and take a shower . Then we will ride camels back to Merzouga to the hotel to meet your driver. In the surroundings of Merzouga you will enjoy 1hour of quad in the desert, visit the villages and discover the nomad culture.
We leave Merzouga en route to Fez, starting by the visit of Rissani market and passing through many places: Arfoud, Errachidia, Ziz Valley, Medilt, Cedar Forests of Azrou, Ifrane and Fez. On a good day you might be able to catch a glimpse of the monkeys that live in the forests. We will stop for lunch along the way in one of the many restaurants. Dinner and night will be in your riad.

Day 4 : Fès - Meknès - Volubilis - Rabat.

Location: Conservation du site Archeologique de Volubilis, Rabat, Meknes

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

In the morning, you will have a quick visit to Fes, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Morocco, then we will drive to Meknes. You will explore Meknes, one of the Imperial cities in Morocco and then we will stay in the region for lunch and during the afternoon we’ll be able to explore the Roman Ruins and the sacred town of Moulay Idriss. A walk around the impressive Roman city site, then you will have some time to see where Morocco’s first Arab conquerors settled, in the small, sacred town of Moulay Idriss. At the end of the day we will drive to Rabat where you will spend the last night. Dinner and night will be in your riad.

Day 5 : Rabat - Casablanca - Marrakech

Location: Marrakesh, Casablanca, Rabat

Meals Included: Breakfast


At the beginning of the day you will have a sightseeing tour of the administrative capital of Morocco. You will visit The Mausoleum of Mohamed V and the Hassan Tower, the minaret of incomplete mosque initiated by The Almohad ruler, Yaacoub al-Mansour.
Then we will continue to Casablanca where you will have lunch and visit the Hassan II mosque. You will have time to walk around in the city before to take the highway and drive back to Marrakech ( 4pm at Marrakech)

What's Included

  • Private transportation with A/C

  • Pick up/drop off at your hotel

  • English speaking driver/ Guide

  • 1 night in the hotel in Dades with dinner and breakfast

  • 1 night in a luxury camp in the desert with dinner and breakfast

  • 1 night in a riad in Fes with dinner and breakfast

  • 1 night in Rabat with dinner and breakfast

  • Camel ride in Merzouga erg chebbi dunes

  • Sanboarding in Merzouga erg Chebbi dunes.

  • 1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day

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What's Not Included

Check out our Q&As

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    The tourism company has been trading for 12 years

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes you can join the tour once it has left.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Document organizing trips and means of transportation

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Yes, do you manage "one share" but private

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Just contact us and we will change it for you

  • Booking Policy

    1. Info needed. Your full name and the name and full address of your hotel in Morocco are required for booking a tour with us. (Or flight details if your tour start from airport)

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Regular temperature checks for staff Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival Gear/equipment sanitized between use Face masks required for travelers in public areas Face masks provided for travelers Guides required to regularly wash hands Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized Contactless payme

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    - The copy of passport - Full name - Hotels info - flights info

Reviews of this operator

Gary Zhu (Google Reviewer)  

Wish I could give 6...

13-Apr-2024

Wish I could give 6 stars for the incredible experience from Discover Morocco Tours especially our amazing guide Chouaybe. We did a 3 day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes + a 1 day drive from Fes to Tangier via Chefchaouen. Chouaybe was an incredibly skilled and safe driver and was very thoughtful in showing us where the best photo spots and local recommendations like the most trusted co-op stores for Moroccan specialty products. He was very knowledgeable about everything Morocco related including the history, culture and was able to answer any question we threw at him. Most importantly he was always patient, polite and respectful and became a genuine friend by the end of our 4 day tour and helped my family experience the warmth and friendly nature of the Moroccan and Berber people. I highly recommend Discover Morocco Tours and especially Chouaybe if you are planning a trip to Morocco!

Madlen Goal (Google Reviewer)  

We had amazing 3 days...

23-Nov-2022

We had amazing 3 days adeventourous trip with Rachid from Marrakesh to Merzouga and back. Everything was very well organized, the airport pick up was included for free and worked out smoothly. Rachid showed us very nice places you wouldn’t find without a guide. He knows all the great foto stops and doesn’t get tired of stopping to take pictures. He was very flexible when stopping for lunch and showed us local restaurants with very nice traditional maroccan food with great views. Although the stops were interesting we sometimes felt bad not to buy anything from the locals or in the shops we visited. Rachid really knows what he does on the streets but he drives very fast and adventurous. And he is a good DJ :)

Jenny  

Above and beyond amazing

01-Sep-2021

There is no stars in the world that could rate the level of service. From the start, all the way until we part ways they have been amazing, especially our tour guide/ driver Chouayb. He was patient with us when we were late, he drove to different stores to find us some ice cream because it was hot, he joined us in the dessert to make sure everything went smoothly and sort out any issues that came out when we were there. he joined us on one of our tours cause he was worried for us and wanted to ensure we got back to the hotel. Even after he drop us of in Fes he checked in on us to make sure we are all ok and rested at our hotel. Truly amazing above and beyond.

DIALEKTI DEVELIOGLOU (Google Reviewer)  

DISCOVER MOROCCO TOURS It was a...

22-Jun-2024

DISCOVER MOROCCO TOURS It was a delightful 3 day driving from Marrakech to Fez experiencing the varied landscapes and cultures of Morocco. Our driver, Abdullah, was polite, attentive and super knowledgeable as well as very safe on the road. He transformed our journey into a meaningful study of the land and its peoples. Berber ways and desert living were both fascinating and experienced first hand. I thank Abdullah for making our trip safe and memorable. Rachid for being very responsive, an excellent organizer/coordinator and a true professional.

Lindsey Bohn (Google Reviewer)  

I loved my time in...

19-May-2023

I loved my time in Morocco! We experienced Rabat, the Roman City, Casablanca, and Fes! It was an experience I will never forget! We especially loved our guide Abdelhadi who took great care of us and helped us have a wonderful experience! ♥️😊 If you visit Morocco, I highly recommend Discover Morocco Tours and requesting Abdelhadi to be your guide.

Abdeljalil Abdo (Google Reviewer)  

My recent journey to the...

02-Jul-2024

My recent journey to the desert with Discover Morocco Tours was an extraordinary experience. From the moment we were picked up, the service was impeccable. The guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and fluent in multiple languages, ensuring everyone in our group felt included and informed. The accommodations were comfortable and authentic, offering a true taste of Moroccan culture. The desert excursion itself was breathtaking. The camel ride at sunset, the traditional Moroccan meals, and the night under the stars were highlights that I will cherish forever. Every detail was thoughtfully arranged, making the entire trip seamless and enjoyable. Discover Morocco Tours exceeded my expectations with their professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine hospitality. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to explore the beauty and richness of Morocco.

Suhayl Parker (Google Reviewer)  

We opted for a guided...

17-Jun-2023

We opted for a guided tour of the desert as part of our recent visit to mesmerising Morocco. Although we were sure we had made the correct choice of selecting 'Discover Morocco Tours' through the very professional & efficient manner of interaction by Rachid throughout, this was cemented by the overall experience with our tour guide Abdul. We had taken an immediate liking to him upon our meeting in Marrakech. He has a pleasant demeanour & made us feel comfortable for the duration of the tour. Abdul is extremely professional, yet polite & friendly, and is always considerate & accommodating in his approach. We had the opportunity to learn lots about local culture through his willingness to share. He also provided us with great tips as tourists. Abdul was absolutely amazing! We will certainly make use of this company again in future & will recommend them to anyone wanting a more enriched Morocco experience.

Top Deals (Google Reviewer)  

Highly Recommend for a Personalized...

29-Jun-2024

Highly Recommend for a Personalized Moroccan Adventure! My family and I had the pleasure of touring Morocco with Discover Morocco Tours, and it was an absolute highlight of our travels. From the initial inquiry to the final farewell, the team was responsive, professional, and committed to ensuring we had an unforgettable experience. Our guide, Hassan, was not only knowledgeable but also flexible, adapting the itinerary to our interests. We explored Marrakech, Fez, and the Sahara Desert, enjoying camel rides and staying in stunning riads. Every day brought new discoveries and delights. If you want a personalized and enriching journey through Morocco, this is the tour company to choose!"

Daniel Payne (Google Reviewer)  

Had a wonderful trip orchestrated...

21-Apr-2022

Had a wonderful trip orchestrated by our fantastic guide, Rashid. From the second we met him we knew we were in safe hands. He made sure everyone was well-fed and watered. He was open to discussing any aspect of Moroccan culture and was extremely flexible with pick-up times and managing our visit to this wonderful part of the world. Rashid is fun and friendly to be around and understands what families need when travelling abroad. Above all, the tour took us to some amazing spots around the country and we met some fantastic local guides. As soon as I begin planning our return to Morocco, I will call Discover Morocco Tours straight away!

Abdelmajid Wahbi (Google Reviewer)  

We recently completed a trekking...

09-Jun-2024

We recently completed a trekking trip with Discover Morocco Tours, and it was amazing. Everything was well organized, and we felt well taken care of from start to finish. The guides were knowledgeable and friendly, sharing fascinating insights about the local culture and history. The breathtaking scenery made each day of hiking a joy. Our accommodations were comfortable, and the food was delicious, giving us a true taste of Morocco. Overall, Discover Morocco Tours exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend them for an unforgettable trekking adventure in Morocco

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