8 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

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Embark on an 8-day journey from Marrakech to explore the depths of the desert and experience the rich culture of Morocco:

  • Day 1: Marrakech Arrival
  • Arrive in Marrakech and transfer to your accommodation. Enjoy some free time to explore the city's vibrant medina, souks, and landmarks such as the Jardin Majorelle and Koutoubia Mosque. Overnight stay in Marrakech.

  • Day 2: Marrakech to Ouarzazate
  • Depart from Marrakech and drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou and explore the Kasbah. Continue to Ouarzazate and check into your accommodation. Dinner and overnight stay in Ouarzazate.

  • Day 3: Ouarzazate to Zagora
  • After breakfast, depart from Ouarzazate and drive to Zagora. Stop at various viewpoints along the way to admire the desert landscapes. Arrive in Zagora and check into your accommodation. Enjoy dinner and relax for the night.

  • Day 4: Zagora to Erg Chigaga
  • After breakfast, depart from Zagora and drive to Erg Chigaga, the largest sand dunes in the Moroccan Sahara. Enjoy a thrilling off-road journey through the desert. Arrive at the desert camp and check in. Enjoy a traditional Berber dinner and overnight stay in the desert camp.

  • Day 5: Erg Chigaga Desert Experience
  • Wake up early to witness the sunrise over the sand dunes. After breakfast, explore the surrounding desert on a guided camel trek. Visit nomadic families and learn about their traditional way of life. Enjoy lunch in the desert. In the afternoon, return to the camp and relax. Dinner and overnight stay in the desert camp.

  • Day 6: Erg Chigaga to Foum Zguid
  • After breakfast, depart from Erg Chigaga and drive to Foum Zguid. Enjoy scenic views of the desert landscape along the way. Arrive in Foum Zguid and check into your accommodation. Dinner and overnight stay in Foum Zguid.

  • Day 7: Foum Zguid to Marrakech
  • After breakfast, depart from Foum Zguid and drive back to Marrakech. Stop at various points of interest along the way, including the Draa Valley and the Anti-Atlas Mountains. Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon and check into your accommodation. Dinner and overnight stay in Marrakech.

  • Day 8: Departure
  • Depending on your departure schedule, enjoy some free time in Marrakech for last-minute shopping or sightseeing. Transfer to the airport for your onward journey or departure.

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