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4-Day Desert & Culture Tour: Errachidia to Marrakech via Merzouga, Ouarzazate & Atlas
"A 4-day tour from Errachidia to Marrakech via Merzouga desert, featuring cultural visits, Todra Gorges, Ouarzazate film sites, and the High Atlas crossing."
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01Arrival in Errachidia to Merzouga via Ziz Valley
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Arrival in Errachidia to Merzouga via Ziz Valley
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Begin your desert adventure with a scenic transfer from the airport directly to the edge of the great dunes.
Day Highlights
- Pick-up upon arrival at Errachidia Airport (ERH)
- Embark on a ~2-hour journey to Merzouga
- Planned stops to appreciate panoramic views of the Ziz Valley's vast palm grove
- Arrive in Merzouga in the late afternoon
- Check into a hotel located by the desert
- Evening at leisure to relax and acclimatize
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02Merzouga Desert Exploration & Camel Trek to Camp
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Merzouga Desert Exploration & Camel Trek to Camp
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Delve into desert culture and follow historic rally tracks before the classic Saharan caravan experience.
Day Highlights
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Desert excursion tracing the path of the historic Dakar Rally
- Visit desert nomads, share mint tea, and learn about their culture
- Explore Khamlia village for a traditional Gnawa music performance
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Afternoon return to the hotel to relax and prepare
- Late afternoon camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset
- Arrive at a luxury desert camp
- Enjoy a traditional Berber dinner and music under the stars
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03Merzouga to Ouarzazate via Todra Gorges & Valley of Roses
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Merzouga to Ouarzazate via Todra Gorges & Valley of Roses
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Witness a desert sunrise before journeying through dramatic gorges and fragrant valleys to the film capital.
Day Highlights
- Optional sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Breakfast at the camp, then camel ride back to Merzouga village
- Depart for Ouarzazate via Alnif
- Arrive at the towering Todra Gorges for leisure time and exploration
- Continue through the fragrant Valley of Roses
- Pass through the scenic Skoura palm grove
- Arrive in Ouarzazate in the late afternoon
- Check into your hotel and enjoy dinner
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04Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Kasbahs & High Atlas
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Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Kasbahs & High Atlas
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Explore cinematic history and legendary kasbahs before crossing the majestic mountains to Marrakech.
Day Highlights
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Visit the impressive and well-preserved Kasbah Taourirt
- Optional visit to the Atlas Film Studios, one of the largest in the world
- Travel to the UNESCO World Heritage Ksar of Ait Benhaddou
- Explore the historic alleys of this famous film location
- Lunch break on-site (optional)
- Begin the ascent into the High Atlas Mountains
- Cross the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260m) with photo stops for spectacular views
- Afternoon arrival in Marrakech
- Drop-off at your chosen accommodation, marking the end of your tour
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Embark on a seamless four-day journey that connects the tranquil desert gateway of Errachidia with the vibrant energy of Marrakech. This well-paced tour is designed to maximize your experience of southern Morocco's iconic sights. You'll be immersed in Saharan culture from the start, with a desert excursion following th...
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"The entire trip was seamless. From the airport pickup to the desert camp, every detail was handled perfectly. I felt inspired."
Alex Johnson
Solo Traveler • Australia
Expedition: Desert Tour
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"An architectural masterpiece of a journey. The balance between rugged adventure and absolute luxury was precisely what I wanted."
Sarah Miller
Luxury Explorer • United Kingdom
Expedition: Cultural Tour
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"The light in the Sahara is unlike anything else. Direct Morocco Tours positioned us perfectly to capture the soul of the desert."
Marc Durand
Photographer • France
Expedition: Mountain Trek
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