2 Days Marrakech Back To Marrakech Via Merzouga

2 Days Marrakech Back To Marrakech Via Merzouga

2 Days Marrakech To Merzouga Desert Tour

This is the plan of 2 days Merzouga dunes desert tour from Marrakech:

Erg Chebbi is one of Morocco’s two Saharian Ergs – large seas of dunes formed by wind-blown sand. The other is Erg Chigaga near M’hamid.

In our 2 days Marrakech to Merzouga tour, you will explore the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Which reaches a height of up to 150 meters in places and altogether. It spans an area of 50 kilometers from north to south and up to 5–10 kilometers from east to west lining the Algerian border.

The nearest sizable town is Erfoud, about 60 kilometers further north. One other city is Rissani, around 40 kilometers from Merzouga, and from the 8th to the 14th century. There was a separate kingdom, known as Sijilmassa, which was prosperous owing to former caravan routes.

1 Night / 2 Days Merzouga from Marrakesh to Erg Chebbi Dunes:

Day 1: Marrakech-Tizi N’tichka Pass-Ait Benhaddou-Ouarzazate–Kelaa M’gouna–Boumalne Dades-Tinghir-Erfoud– Desert.

Today, we pick you up from your hotel in Marrakech, and departure to Ait Benhaddou over the mountains of high Atlas. We drive you passing through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 m in altitude). visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and stop for lunch in a local restaurant along the way. later we will drive to Ouarzazate and stop near the atlas film studios for a photo. Then continues to the city center for a panoramic view of the kasbah of Taourirt. Further, you will visit Kalaa M’gouna, Boumalne du Dades. Along with a panoramic view of Dades valley.

Later on, we will continue to Todra gorges via Insider and Tineghir. Stopping along the way for photos and admiring the views. Arrival to Todra Gorges to enjoy its marvelous Canyon views. Later on, continue to Tinejdad and have then  Erfoud.

We will continue to the captivating dunes of Erg Chebbi, these dunes are called also Merzouga Dunes. Arrive at the hotel and get ready for a camel trek for an hour and a half to enjoy the sunset. While on the back of your dromedary, you will continue to the camp for an overnight in a traditional nomad tent.

Dinner and spend the night in a bivouac in the middle of the dunes.

Day 2: Erg Chebbi “Merzouga” – Marrakech

After enjoying the amazing sunrise among the dunes and having breakfast, you ride back your Camels to the Auberge or hotel.