Ouarzazate tour from Marrakech in 1 day Overview

=> Escapism the busy streets of Marrakech’s old Medina for the crude charm of the desert during this Ouarzazate tour from Marrakech in 1 day Morocco desert. Cross through the High Atlas Mountains via the stunning Tizi-n-Tichka pass, explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Aït Benhaddou kasbah and visit the Gate desert oasis.

Experience Ouarzazate tour from Marrakech in 1 day Highlights

  • Enjoy a picturesque 4-hour drive through the stunning High Atlas Mountains, including the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with plenty of opportunities for breathtaking photos.
  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aït Benhaddou, a striking kasbah known for its mud-brick architecture. Explore the narrow streets and learn about its history as a caravan stop. 
  • Tour the impressive Kasbah Taourirt in Ouarzazate, once the residence of the Glaoui family. Discover its intricate architecture and learn about its significance in Moroccan history.
  • If time permits, visit one of the famous film studios, such as Atlas Studios or CLA Studios. Discover how Ouarzazate has become a popular filming location for international movies.
  • Enjoy a traditional Moroccan meal at a local restaurant. Try local dishes like tagine or couscous while soaking in the atmosphere.
  • Take some time to explore the town, including visiting local shops and markets where you can find traditional crafts and souvenirs.
  • After a day of exploration, enjoy the scenic drive back to Marrakech, arriving in the evening.

Itinerary of Ouarzazate tour from Marrakech in 1 day

One day trip from Marrakech to Ouarzazate

=> Departure from Marrakech at 7:00pm o’clock, you leave the Red City behind and head into the Atlas Mountains. Your destination for the day is the well preserved Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou.

 This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most dramatic sights of the Atlas, made famous as the filming location for several Hollywood films including ‘Gladiator’. The route takes us over Tizi N Tichka pass, the highest in Morocco, arriving mid-afternoon. You will then have time for an afternoon walk around the town.

=> After that, continue to Ouarzazate, nicknamed the ‘door to the desert’ because it used to be a crossing point for African traders on their way to Europe. It is now the site of the Atlas Film Studios, the setting for many Hollywood films, as well as Game of Thones and BBC’s Atlantis.It’s also home to the impressive Kasbah Taourirt.

 Originally this kasbah was later owned by T’hami El Glaoui who is better known as the Lord of the Atlas. The Krupps field gun that secured the Glaoui power is now displayed outside the kasbah. Next backing to your accommodation in Marrakech end our services of Ouarzazate tour from Marrakech in 1 day.

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One day trip from Marrakech to Ouarzazate
One day trip from Marrakech to Ouarzazate

What is included in this day trip from Marrakech to Ouarzazate

=> Pickup at your accommodation in Marrakech and Drop off at your Raid in Marrakech
=> Private or shared Transport by an A/C vehicle
=> Fuel included
=> English-speaking driver during the tour
=> Free time to explore the village
=> You can stop everywhere to take photos

What it does not include in this day trip from Marrakech to Ouarzazate

=> Tips and gratuities

=> Lunches and Drinks

=> Air fare travel

=> Anything not mentioned in the program

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All that You Need to Know about the Desert trip from Marrakech to Merzouga

takeoff and return are planned from your lodging or riad in Marrakech, assuming you are remaining inside the Medina in a point that can’t be reached through transport, the get will occur at the nearest point; it is extremely insightful to reconfirm the specific get time and point basically the day preceding the tour “3 days Desert trip from Marrakech  to Merzouga”, maybe by having your inn staff contact the neighborhood provider (contacts in the voucher/affirmation that is shipped off you subsequent to booking) and afterward have them make sense of you obviously where to meet.

Two evenings/3 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga; takeoff on the first day around 7 with return on the third day between late evening and afternoon.

English, French, Spanish and Italian talking guides.

minimal expense imparted visit to different explorers, the vehicle happens by minibus or bigger transport with 17 seats relying upon the quantity of members. The neighborhood provider is Marrakech Travel Service; prompt affirmation at season of booking, you can book regardless of whether you are traveling solo. At the hour of the update of this article, one further choice was presented: on the third day as opposed to getting back to Marrakech it is feasible to take a common gathering move by taxi to Fez, clearly there is an enhancement.

incorporates transport, help from a driver/guide all through the excursion in addition to camel guides in the desert, convenience for 2 evenings in extremely straightforward lodgings/inns/tents, half board (breakfast and dinner) and two camel rides. Snacks, drinks, manual for Ait Ben Haddou (costs a couple of euros) and tips are excluded.

There could be no other visit that brings you into the desert, the genuine one, spending less, neither in Morocco nor in some other country in North Africa or the Arabian Peninsula.

it might happen that you have a private room/tent however consider that occasionally you should impart the convenience to different members; for snacks you don’t have a lot of decision, they are given in traveler eateries situated in disengaged areas, frequently with a decent menu and more costly than Moroccan norms; both the lodging at Dadés/Tinghir and the camp in the desert are extremely basic; put into account the compulsory stops in trinket/cover/craftsmanship shops, nobody compels you to purchase everything except you would likely have saved them.

when you are in the desert you presumably won’t wash; the vehicles utilized don’t necessarily have working cooling, or more all no cooling in the Erg Chebbi tents; most importantly make sure to constantly assess what you get with the exceptionally low cost you pay, in some cases a few analysts forget about it.

in the event that you are traveling solo or in a couple, you will acknowledge basic convenience and don’t have any desire to pass up on the chance to take a brief trip ‘3 days tour Morocco’ and see the extraordinary rises of the Sahara desert for an exceptionally minimal price.

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Desert trip Marrakech 3 days to Merzouga FAQ

Desert tripMarrakech 3 days to Merzouga distance is 8 hr 49 min (563.8 km) via N9 and N10. Nonetheless, it will be parted in two on the in with a night in Dades Valley. Returning, you will go through the day heading to Marrakech.

Indeed, they are. Your room in Dades Valley Hotel or Guest house will have private ensuite washrooms.

It is approximately 1 hour for nightfall and one more hour for dawn the next day. Time relies upon season, Day light saving time, and dusk/dawn time.

Imagine a scenario You can. a 4×4 will be proposed to move you from Merzouga hotel to Erg Chebbi desert camp for an additional an expense of 30 Euros ( Included in extravagance tent choice )

There will be a couple of sand sheets accessible at the camp administrator’s cabin to use at relaxation ( Availability not ensured ). You can request one to take to the camp with you. They are for nothing

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Morocco Safe Travel offers day excursions, desert tours, and Camel trekking Merzouga that are meticulously designed to allow you to make the most of this wonderful Moroccan destination. You will witness the amazing beauty and ancient history of the country through our personalized tours. Our tours can span days of magical adventure from the ancient imperial city of Marrakech to the cultural center of Fez.

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