Merzouga Dunes & Kasbahs Tour - 7 Days

📌 General Information

  • Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
  • Departure: Fes (flexible)
  • Arrival: Fes or Marrakech
  • Tour Type: Private / Guided
  • Transport: Air-conditioned 4×4 or minibus
  • Accommodation: Traditional riads + 1 night desert bivouac
  • Activities: Camel ride, kasbah visits, cultural encounters
  • Cross the Middle and High Atlas Mountains
  • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
  • Sleep under the stars in a desert camp at Merzouga
  • Camel ride at sunset over the dunes
  • Discover Todra Gorges and the palm groves of Tinghir
  • Visit Berber villages and local markets
  • Optional Marrakech finish via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka pass

This 7-day adventure is perfect for travelers seeking authentic Moroccan experiences and breathtaking scenery. From the mountains to the Sahara, you’ll explore the iconic « road of 1000 kasbahs, » meet local people, and enjoy an unforgettable night in the desert. The itinerary is well-paced and immersive.

📅 Itinerary Summary

🗓️ Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Ziz Valley – Erfoud
Depart from Fes through the Middle Atlas with stops in Ifrane and Azrou. Overnight near Erfoud or in the Ziz Valley.

🗓️ Day 2: Erfoud – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi Dunes
Arrive in Merzouga and prepare for a sunset camel trek to your Sahara desert camp. Overnight in a nomadic tent.

🗓️ Day 3: Merzouga – Nomadic Villages – Rissani – Tinghir
Visit nomadic families, discover Rissani’s traditional market, and head to Todra Gorges. Overnight near Tinghir.

🗓️ Day 4: Todra Gorges – Dades Valley – Skoura
Hike through the canyons, then drive through the scenic Dades Valley to Skoura, home of palm groves and kasbahs.

🗓️ Day 5: Skoura – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Telouet
Visit Ouarzazate (film studios), explore Ait Ben Haddou, and head to the off-the-beaten-path Telouet. Overnight there or nearby.

🗓️ Day 6: Telouet – Tizi n’Tichka Pass – Marrakech (or return toward Fes)
Drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka pass. Arrival in Marrakech by late afternoon (or stay halfway to Fes).

🗓️ Day 7: End of Tour
Depending on your arrival city, enjoy a free morning or transfer to the airport.

What’s Included:

  • Private transport with driver/guide
  • 6 nights accommodation (guesthouses/riads + 1 desert camp)
  • Breakfasts + 2 dinners (desert & mountains)
  • Sunset camel ride
  • Airport transfers (if needed)

Not Included:

  • Lunches & beverages
  • Personal tips (optional)
  • Entry tickets to optional sites
  • International flights

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