6 Days from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert
DAY 1 : MARRAKECH
Breakfast, visit of Marrakech: Bahia palace, the Badi palace; Saadiens tombs, Majorelle gardens (residence of the French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent) and Jemaa el Fna square, one of the world’s greatest spectacles. Here, especially atmospheric at dusk, street restaurants serve all kinds of delicacies, surrounded by what only can be described as a medieval circus. You will have the afternoon at your disposal. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 2 : MARRAKECH – OUARZAZATE
After a scenic crossing of the High Atlas mountains, you will descend through the stunning canyon of the Draa Valley, after a brief visit of the Kasbah Ait Benhaddou (listed a cultural heritage by Unesco), where were turned several film movies, continue to the desert gate town of Ouarzazate, visit cinema museum. Dinner and overnight in local riad / hotel.
DAY 3 : OUARZAZATE - CHEGGAGA DUNES
Breakfast, departure towards Zagora, arrival and lunch, route for the camp in Cheggaga dunes, one of the country’s greatest natural wonders. Before the sun sets, climb the high dunes. Return to your Berber tent and experience warm desert hospitality. Enjoy the star-lit sky and be reminded just how special this experience is.
DAY 4: CHEGGAGA – TODRA GORGES
After the breakfast, departure towards Tinghir, via Zagora visit on the way Kasbahs, impressive ruins of the palace Abbar, the visit of the museum of Sahara, lunch on way and arrival and visit to the gorges (canyons), return to Tinghir. Dinner and overnight in local riad / hotel.
DAY 5: TODRA GORGES – SKOURA PALM GROVES – OUARZAZATE
After the breakfast, departure for Ouarzazate, the valley of the roses and the road of the thousand Kasbahs. Have lunch on the way, then visit of the palm grove of Skoura before on arrival to Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight in local riad / hotel..
DAY 6: OUARZAZATE – MARRAKECH
After the breakfast, begin the return journey to Marrakech, lunch on the way, arrival and installation in hotel. Free time at your disposal.
