Merzouga is hugely popular with countless tourists who hail from different parts of the globe. This place is also the most vital tourist terminus of the Moroccan Sahara. It is a small village that is situated close to Er Chebbi dunes. The majority of people prefer to take 3 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga as they wish to travel through breathtaking Berber villages, contemporary gorges, valleys, Atlas Mountains, and not forget the beautiful Sahara Desert. People do not wish to miss this tour as they can ride camels and watch the Erg Chebbi’s golden sand dunes.
Additionally, people can also experience the lovely sunset when they head toward their Berber camp and there, they sleep under countless stars that seem to be looking at them from right up there.
Reaching Merzouga
When people wish to reach Merzouga from Marrakech, they need to cross the Atlas Mountains. And from there, they have to go toward Rissani and Erfoud. The notable thing is people find the roads to be pretty picturesque while passing through desert places.
After people reach Fez, they are required to take the direction of Erfoud and it will take nearly one whole day. When people reach Risanni by choosing one of the paths, they will be required to go southeast. And after they cross forty kilometers, they will be able to reach Merzouga. However, people will find this path to be pretty paved. Now, if you wish to save time by not opting to go by road, choose to fly to Ouarzazate from Casablanca. And then you can take the route to Merzouga. You will also find flights to Errachidia that is close to two hours if you prefer a car ride.
What is the Travel Itinerary?
When you opt for 3 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, you will be required to follow a tour itinerary.
Day one – On day one, you will start from Marrakech, and from here, you will reach Tizi-N-Tichka. Your second destination will be Air Benhaddou, and from here, you will be required to reach Ouarzazate and finally to Dades Valley Gorges which is 300 km.
Day two – From the Dades Valley, you will reach Todra Gorges and from here, your next destination will be Tinjdad. After this, you will reach Erfoud, and from here, finally to Merzouga which is 270 km.
Day three – On day three, you will begin your journey from the Merzouga Desert, and from here, you will reach the Atlas Mountains. And finally, you will be back in Marrakech, which is 550 km.
What Would You See in Merzouga?
If you wish to see one of the highly visited tourist destinations in Morocco, you can’t afford to miss Merzouga. This place is ideal for those who love adventure tourism. Due to this, people come across a huge array of quality hostels, riads, and hostels and they are found in styles of Kasbahs and they are all created by adobe. They look similar to a lovely oasis that is located in the center. You will find beautiful gardens that have pools and they turn into ideal places where people can cool down.
The Verdict
The 3 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga arranged by Enjoy Desert Tours is one of the hugely popular desert trips. They offer a comprehensive tour package with all customer-oriented facilities. When people go on this trip, they can make several novice discoveries, such as sand dunes, oases, camel trekking, and Kasbahs, and make a night stay in the camp of the Sahara Desert.