This trip is definitely what you need to take to see the secret off-roads and Saharan vistas in the southeast of Morocco if you love adventure, nature, off-road trails, or photography. A three-day journey including numerous isolated areas of the Draa Tafilalt region, such as mountains, deserts, valleys, Berber communities, palm groves, and rock formations, departs from Ouarzazate and travels to Merzouga and Zagora Desert.
This 3 Day Merzouga Desert Tour from Ouarzazate and Zagora begins with the Valley of Roses trails to Dades Gorges, where you will visit one of the most well-known Valleys of Todgha gorge. You will also have the chance to experience Berber cuisine, clothing, and culture. You will explore the Sahara desert in southern Morocco, which is close to the border between Algeria and Morocco. You will also get to ride camels, stay in desert camps, and listen to Berber music.
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To truly explore the hidden backroads and Saharan vistas found in the southeast of Morocco, this journey is definitely necessary if you enjoy nature, adventure, off-road tracks, or photography. 3-day tour from Ouarzazate to Merzouga and Zagora desert covering many of the Draa Tafilalt region’s remote areas, such as mountains, deserts, valleys, Berber settlements, palm groves, and rock formations.
We will pick you up from your hotel or riad to start our 3 Day Merzouga Desert Tour from Ouarzazate. Take a trip to Morocco’s Hollywood, stopping at Taourirt, the Kasbah, and the Atlas Film Studios. We’ll also drive the Anti Atlas route to Zagora, passing via the well-known Agdez village. Admire the Deraa oasis’ shimmering hues. After eating lunch at a Berber eatery, travel on to Zagora. This high-altitude capital, known as “The Desert gate,” is situated on a barren plateau to the south of the Himalayas. After arriving at the bivouac late in the afternoon, take a ride on a camel to witness the breathtaking desert sunset.
The amazing Erg Chebbi desert dunes in Merzouga are our destination on the second day of our 3-day desert excursion from Ouarzazate to Merzouga. Take pleasure in exploring the tiny towns and arid scenery. We will dine at Alnif village before continuing on to the Merzouga desert via the Draa valley, Taghbalt, Rissani, and so on. When you reach the top Erg Chebbi dunes and take in the sunset, a camel trekking adventure awaits you. A great dinner and lively singing by the Berbers will greet you when you arrive at Erg Chebbi Camp for the night.
Get up early to witness the magnificent dawn, when the dunes’ hues and the way the shadows move are breathtaking sights. We will go to Ouarzazate via Erfoud, which is well-known for its fossilized marbles. There, you will be able to see the workshop where these fossils are created. Proceed to the Todra Gorges, a fantastic location for independent exploration and strolling. After lunch, go via Kelaa Mgouna, the town known for its roses. This marks the end of our 3 day vacation from Ouarzazate to Merzouga Desert and Zagora. We continue along the Road of a Thousand-Kasbahs, passing the Skoura palm grove, until we arrive in Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco,” and check into the hotel or riad.
Travelers to Morocco must not miss this excursion! A once-in-a-lifetime desert camel ride marks the conclusion! There is no better use of your money than engaging in a wide range of activities. People were welcoming and accommodating to any needs, and everything was well thought out and arranged. We were all charmed with the organizer! Here’s a tip: don’t eat couscous or tabboulee before the trip as you’ll be eating them a lot throughout these three days! This three-day excursion from Ouarzazate to the Merzouga desert is highly recommended.