Merzouga Desert on a Scenic Road Trip via Roses Valley
📍 From Marrakech
Embark on a 4-day adventure through Morocco’s heart, exploring the Roses Valley, Merzouga Desert, and Dades Gorge. Experience stunning landscapes, ancient Kasbahs, and authentic Berber culture, including 4x4 rides, visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites like Aït Benhaddou, and walks through Todgha Gorge. Discover local traditions, from Berber carpets to rose distilleries, and unwind with cozy accommodations in Kasbahs, eco-lodges, and bivouacs, topped with traditional dinners and campfire entertainment. This tour is perfect for those seeking an authentic Moroccan experience, combining history, nature, and unforgettable moments.
Tour MA201 by Globe Escapades
Tour MA201 by Globe Escapades
Tour MA201 by Globe Escapades
Tour MA201 by Globe Escapades
4
days
1188
KM
Reference MA201
ITINERARY & HIGHLIGHTS
Day 1
📍 Marrakech
🧭 Via Tizi n'Tichka (2260m), Ouarzazate and Roses Valley
🌍 287 kilometres
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4x4 ride and walk through Skoura's palm grove
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Visit to Kasbah Amridil with a local guide
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Viewpoint overlooking two ancient Kasbahs in the Roses Valley
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Walk through Berber villages in the Roses Valley with a local guide or visit a rose distillery in Kalaat M'Gouna
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Dinner and overnight stay in a Kasbah
Day 2
📍 Roses Valley
🧭 Via Dades Gorge, Todgha Gorge, Erfoud and Merzouga Desert
🌍 325 kilometres
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Stop at Dades Gorge (Monkey Fingers viewpoint)
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Viewpoint overlooking the Todgha Palm Grove
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Walk through Todgha Gorge with a local guide
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Visit to a Berber carpet factory
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Stop to explore fossilized marble
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Camel ride in the Merzouga Desert (sunset viewpoint)
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Dinner and overnight stay in a bivouac
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Traditional entertainment around the campfire
Day 3
📍 Merzouga Desert
🧭 Via Tazzarine, Nkob, Draa Valley and Ouarzazate
🌍 371 kilometres
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Stop at Rissani (birthplace of the Alawite dynasty)
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Stop at Nkob (the first village of the Draa Valley)
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Walk through the ancient Jewish village and the palm grove of Tamnougalt
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Visit to Kasbah des Caïds with a local guide
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Dinner and overnight stay at "Ecolodge l'Île de Ouarzazate" (or similar)
Day 4
📍 Ouarzazate
🧭 Via Aït Benhaddou, Telouet (Ounila Valley), Tizi n'Tichka (2260m) and Marrakech
🌍 205 kilometres
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Visit to the Ksar village of Aït Benhaddou with a local guide (UNESCO World Heritage site, also known for film scenes in "Gladiator," "Lawrence of Arabia," and "Babel")
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Viewpoints over the Ounila Valley (troglodyte dwellings)
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Stop at Kasbah Telouet
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Return to Marrakech
586 €
406 €
346 €
Pricing is tailored per person based on your group size. For personalized quotes, simply request a custom price using our quoting form at the bottom of the page.
PRICE INCLUDES
✅ Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (all-inclusive)
✅ Private driver
✅ Service
✅ Accommodation (x3)
✅ Breakfast (x4)
✅ Dinner (x4)
✅ Camel ride in the Merzouga Desert
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
❌ Lunch
❌ Entrance fees to sites and monuments
❌ Local guide fees
❌ Tips (guides and drivers)
ACCOMODATION
Accommodation is typically in charming riads or kasbahs, offering comfort, cleanliness, and authentic Moroccan character. While not 5-star luxury, each stay is carefully selected for its quality, atmosphere, and hospitality.
TRANSPORT
Experience comfort and adventure in our Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, designed to accommodate up to 6 people (plus the driver). Your luggage is securely stored in the trunk or on the roof.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
At Globe Escapades, we value family and the joy of creating unforgettable memories together. That's why we’re happy to offer free travel for children under 10 (one child per paying person), allowing families to explore new destinations without added costs for their little ones.