Merzouga Desert
A desert escape from Ouarzazate, from the gorges to the dunes
A quick escape to spend a night among the dunes of Erg Chebbi. The outward journey takes in the Amridil kasbah in Skoura, the Todgha gorges and Erfoud, before a sunset camel ride to the desert camp. The return follows a different route, via the souk of Rissani, Agdz and the kasbah of Tamnougalt.
- Duration
- 2 days / 1 night
- Departure
- Ouarzazate
- Transport
- 4x4
- Price
- Price on request
- 2 days / 1 night
- Meet at 8am outside your accommodation
- Amridil kasbah, 17th century
- Kasbah of Tamnougalt, 18th century
Highlights
- The Amridil kasbah and its view over the Skoura palm grove
- A walk in the Todgha (Toudra) gorges
- A sunset camel ride over Erg Chebbi
- Sunrise over the dunes
- The souk of Rissani, a former caravan crossroads
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Ouarzazate – Todgha – Merzouga
Meet at 8am outside your accommodation, load the luggage and set off for the desert! The first stop is in Skoura, in front of the famous Amridil kasbah, which dates from the 17th century and enjoys a fine view over the palm grove. We continue to the Todgha (Toudra) gorges, towering ochre cliffs in the heart of the Tinghir palm grove, for a short walk before lunch.
In the afternoon we head for the dunes of Erg Chebbi via Erfoud, known for its fossilised stones. In Merzouga you meet the camel drivers and set off on a camel ride to enjoy a magnificent sunset over the dunes. Arrival at the desert camp, with dinner and overnight in a comfort or luxury tent.
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Day 2
Merzouga – Agdz – Ouarzazate
An early start to watch the sunrise over the dunes of Erg Chebbi, then back to the village of Merzouga to rejoin the vehicle. The return follows a different route, via the famous Drâa valley.
Visit of the souk of Rissani, an important place in the history of the old desert caravans and their trade (barter); today the souk offers every kind of local craft and everyday goods. We continue to Agdz to discover the Drâa valley, the largest palm grove in the kingdom, and its kasbah of Tamnougalt, dating from the 18th century. Arrival in Ouarzazate in the late afternoon, with transfer to your hotel or riad.
Included in the programme
- Pick-up outside your accommodation in Ouarzazate
- Stop at the Amridil kasbah
- Walk in the Todgha gorges
- Sunset camel ride
- Dinner and overnight in a comfort or luxury tent at the desert camp
- Visit of the souk of Rissani
- Discovery of the kasbah of Tamnougalt
- Transfer to your hotel or riad in Ouarzazate
As described in the itinerary. Final details are confirmed in your quote.
Accommodation
Comfort or luxury tent at a desert camp in Erg Chebbi.
Places on this trip
Merzouga Desert
2 days / 1 night · From Ouarzazate
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1.How do I book a trip?
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2.When is the balance due?
The balance must be paid no later than 30 days before departure; failure to pay it may lead to automatic cancellation of the booking. If you book less than 30 days before departure, the full price is payable on booking.
3.What are the cancellation charges?
If you cancel, the following amounts are retained: more than 30 days before departure, a flat fee of €50 per person; between 30 and 21 days, 35% of the trip price; between 20 and 14 days, 50%; between 13 and 7 days, 75%; less than 7 days, 90% of the trip price.
4.How do I make a complaint?
Any complaint about a trip must be sent to Atlas Experience by registered post or by email, with the original supporting documents, within one month of your return date.
5.What facilities does the desert camp have?
It depends on the tour. In Merzouga, some programmes include a comfort camp with private showers and toilets, others comfort tents. At Erg Chegaga, you sleep in nomad tents or comfort tents, with separate or shared showers and toilets. Details are given in each programme.
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