6-Day/5-Night Sahara Adventure: Merzouga Desert Tour from Rabat
Overview
This six-day itinerary takes you on a captivating journey from Rabat to the Merzouga Desert, immersing you in Morocco’s rich history and diverse landscapes. Starting in Rabat and concluding in Marrakech, you will explore ancient Roman ruins, vibrant medinas, stunning natural valleys, and the majestic Sahara Desert. Experience the unique charm of traditional Moroccan life, enjoy camel rides at sunset, and savor dinner under the starry desert sky.
Highlights
- Journey from Rabat to Meknes, visiting the ancient Roman ruins at Volubilis.
- Explore the medina in Meknes and proceed to Fes for an overnight stay in a traditional riad.
- Delve into the winding streets of Fes, visiting the Royal Palace gate, Moulay Idriss Mausoleum, Tanneries, Attarine Museum, and Al Qaraouine University.
- Travel to Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” then continue to Azrou, a Berber village near a cedar forest inhabited by Barbary apes.
- Journey through the Ziz Valley and Midelt, reaching Erfoud and Merzouga.
- Enjoy a sunset camel ride and overnight stay in a small hotel in Merzouga with views of the Sahara.
- Explore the Erg Chebbi dunes, visit nomadic families, enjoy tea and Gnawa music in Khamlia village, and prepare for a camel trek into the desert.
- Witness a stunning sunset and enjoy dinner with drumming around the campfire.
- Watch the sunrise over the desert, return to the hotel for breakfast, and head to Todra Gorges via Rissani.
- Continue to the Dades Valley, the Valley of the Roses, and finally reach the Skoura oasis.
- Overnight stay and dinner in a hotel in Ouarzazate.
- Visit the movie studios, Kasbah of Taourirt, and Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah in Ouarzazate.
- Cross the Tizi-n-Tichka pass to arrive in Marrakech, where your 6-day Merzouga Desert Tour from Rabat concludes.
Itinerary Desert Tour from Rabat
Day 1: Rabat – Meknes – Fes
Begin your journey with a pickup from your accommodation. Visit the ancient Roman ruins at Volubilis and explore the medina in Meknes. Proceed to Fes and spend the night in a traditional Moroccan riad, marking the start of your six-day tour from Rabat to the Merzouga Desert.
Day 2: Fes Medina Exploration
Delve into the winding streets of Fes. Highlights include the Royal Palace gate, Moulay Idriss Mausoleum, Tanneries, Attarine Museum, and the renowned Al Qaraouine University. Stay overnight in a riad and explore local cooperatives.
Day 3: Fes – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Erfoud – Merzouga
After breakfast, travel to Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco.” Continue to Azrou, a Berber village near a cedar forest inhabited by Barbary apes. Journey through the Ziz Valley and Midelt, reaching Erfoud and Merzouga. Dinner and overnight stay at a small hotel in Merzouga with views of the Sahara.
Day 4: Merzouga Desert and Camel Trek
Explore the Erg Chebbi dunes after breakfast, visiting nomadic families to learn about their lifestyle. Enjoy tea and Gnawa music in the village of Khamlia. Prepare for a camel trek into the desert, witness a stunning sunset, and enjoy dinner with drumming around the campfire.
Day 5: Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Ouarzazate
Watch the sunrise over the desert, return to the hotel for breakfast, and head to Todra Gorges via Rissani. Continue to the Dades Valley, the Valley of the Roses, and finally reach the Skoura oasis. Overnight stay and dinner in a hotel in Ouarzazate.
Day 6: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech
Visit the movie studios, Kasbah of Taourirt, and Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah in Ouarzazate. Cross the Tizi-n-Tichka pass to arrive in Marrakech, where your 6-day Merzouga Desert Tour from Rabat concludes.
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what's included
- Riding a camel
- Spanish speaking driver
- Transportation
- Breakfast and dinner
what's excluded
- Drinks
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
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