How long is Valley of the Roses to Merzouga?
3 days in total. The day-by-day programme is in the section above.
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Tour E · 3 days
Valley of the Roses to Merzouga
Through switchbacks in the Dades Gorge, we pass the Valley of the Roses further to the Sahara Desert. You will spend the last evening in the tents in the Sahara desert, from where you will return home on camels.
The journey
Valley of the Roses to Merzouga
Through switchbacks in the Dades Gorge, we pass the Valley of the Roses further to the Sahara Desert. You will spend the last evening in the tents in the Sahara desert, from where you will return home on camels.
3 stages
Day by day
The route exactly as our guides have driven it for years.
- 01
Marrakesch - Gorges Dades
Depart Marrakech early in the morning by jeep or minibus via the High Atlas and the Tizin Tishka pass at 2260 m altitude. Visit to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and film studios in Ouarzazate, lunch. You will pass the 12 km long Skoura Oasis, El-Kelâa M'Gouna, the city of roses in Morocco and finally reach the Dades Gorge. Overnight stay there with half board.
- 02
Gorges Dades - Merzouga/Erg Chebbi
With the destination of Merzouga we pass the Dades Valley of 1000 Kasbahs, Tinghir, Rissani, Todra Gorges, Erfoud and the Tafilalet Oasis. After a 1.5 hour camel ride, you will reach Camp Erg Chaabi in Merzouga and enjoy the sunset. Overnight in the camp with half board.
- 03
Merzouga/Erg Chebbi - Marrakesch
After sunrise and breakfast, ride camels 1.5 hours back to Merzouga. On the way back to Marrakech, drive through Erfoud and have lunch in Ouarzazate. Arrive in Marrakech around 7pm.
Included
What's included
Transport, hotel overnight with dinner and breakfast in Dades Gorge, overnight at Camp Erg Chaabi in Merzouga with dinner and breakfast, camel ride
From the legacy brochure, unchanged.
Good to know
Bookable privately
Every route can be reshaped around your dates, your pace and your preferences. Families, private groups and solo travellers are all welcome.
All prices are valid from 4 persons.
Map
The route on the map
Every stop of this journey.
Before you book
Questions we get on every tour
How much does Valley of the Roses to Merzouga cost?
From €210 per person, valid from 4 persons. For one to three travellers we quote individually — send us your dates and group size and we come back with a clear price.
What is included in Valley of the Roses to Merzouga?
Transport, hotel overnight with dinner and breakfast in Dades Gorge, overnight at Camp Erg Chaabi in Merzouga with dinner and breakfast, camel ride
What do I pay to book this tour?
A 30% deposit confirms the booking. It is non-refundable, because it secures your riads, camps, transport and partners. The remaining 70% is due when you arrive in Morocco, before the tour starts.
Is this tour private?
Yes. Every tour is 100% private — whether you travel alone, as a couple, with family or in a group, the tour is yours alone and we never combine you with other travellers.
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