Our Real Morocco organizes a 3-days tour from Marrakech to the mesmerizing Merzouga Desert. On this unforgettable journey, you’ll travel through the stunning Dades Gorges, experiencing the breathtaking landscapes and diverse scenery along the way. Over the course of three days, you’ll enjoy the beauty of the Moroccan countryside before reaching the golden dunes of the Sahara.

Transportation

4/4 car
Accomodation

4 Stars Hotels
Language

English, Spanish, French,
Fitness level

Easy to Moderate
Group Size

2-15
Minimum Age

12
Maximum Age

65
Destinations

Desert, Marrakech

Overview

Itinerary

Cost

FAQs

Overview

Itinerary

Cost

FAQs

Overview

Day 1 :

Marrakech - Todgha Canyon

We left early in the morning from your hotel or riad in Marrakech on the way to Skoura Valley, we cross the high atlas with 2260 meters of height always with an incredible nature landscape until the Kasbah of Aït-Ben-Haddou one of the oldest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will visit this site with a local guide and we will lunch nearby.

The Kasbah is a group of several small fortresses, or (kasbahs), arriving to have ten meters of height each one. Most of the city’s inhabitants now live in a more modern village on the other side of the river; however, eight families still live in the old Kasbah and making this visit is like stepping into the back of a movie as it has been filmed there several famous films including Lawrence of Arabia, The Mummy, Gladiator, Alexander and Prince of Persia.

After lunch we take the road to The Dades Valley between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jbel Saghro range at the south. The area provides one of the largest oasis and several Kasbahs. In fact a nickname for the region is “Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs” due to the many located throughout the valley.

As one moves through Dades Valley it is possible to reach the Dades Gorge and the Todra Gorges (Canyon).

The Grand canyon area of TODGHA gorge is one of the most famous nature landscapes in morocco, the imposing canyon walls make this place one of the most stunning rock formations in all of North Africa.

There is a road that runs the length of the gorge, the walls are smooth and rise impressively on both sides. Sunlight struggles to reach this part of the valley, and the river water is ice cold.

In this impressive place we will stay for the night and dinner at a riad.

The Grand canyon area of TODGHA gorge one of the most famous nature landscape in morocco, the imposing canyon walls make this place one of the most stunning rock formations in all of North Africa.

There is a road that runs the length of the gorge, the walls are smooth and rise impressively on both sides. Sunlight struggles to reach this part of the valley, and the river water is ice cold.

In this impressive place we will stay for the night and dinner at a riad.

Day 2 :

Todgha Canyon - Merzouga

Breakfast at your hotel with incredible views of the Dades Valley.

We drive from Todra to visit the grand canyon moroccan. We will lunch on the canyons region before returning on the road to Merzouga.

After lunch we continue driving to Merzouga. We will stop to see some old tunnels made in the desert that served to capture water from the underground rivers around the 14 century then continue to Erfoud the last city before Merzouga.

Arriving in Merzouga we will have your camels ready to take you on a 1 hour ride to your camp.

You will have dinner in the desert, after you can join the berberes and listen the music by the fire, before you go to rest in your berbere tent.

Day 3 :

Merzouga - Marrakech

Wake up early in the morning to see the sun rising at the top of a sand dune then have your breakfast and enjoy one more hour camel ride back to our car in Merzouga.

From Merzouga to Agdz, were we will have lunch, we will drive around the Draa valley Despite its rich history, culture and fame, the Berbers of the Draa Valley still live in ways very similar to those of their ancestors. They ride donkeys, wash their clothes in the river and depend on clay to build their houses. When you are there, you feel transported to an ancient time and it will be a pleasant day.

We return on the road towards Marrakech, pass the town of Ouarzazate and cross the highest mountains of the High Atlas by the passage of the tizin tichka valley, this stretch of road is considered one of the most picturesque of Morocco.

Along the road or near it there are several traditional villages with houses of stone or of beaten earth, surrounded by terraces and walnut trees, in which the inhabitants dedicate themselves to the agriculture, cultivating wheat, barley and dedicating itself to the sale of souvenirs to whom goes by. Among the best-selling products are pottery, crockery, stone handicrafts and fossils, but especially rocks and minerals

We will arrive in Marrakech in the end of the day

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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How fit do I need to be to do this trek?

Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.

What is the highest altitude reached in this trek?

The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.

What about battery charging and hot shower facilities?

Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.

Are there ATMs on the way to Annapurna Base Camp?

No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.

What about internet access?

Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.

Is it necessary to hire Guides/trekking agency for Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.

It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.

How much do guides and porters cost?

For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.