3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

Duration

3 Days

Transport

Merzoga

Tour Type

Day Trip

3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour

Embark on an unforgettable journey from the vibrant city of Marrakech to the breathtaking Sahara Desert. This 3-day tour takes you across the majestic High Atlas Mountains, through ancient kasbahs and lush valleys, all the way to the golden dunes of Merzouga — one of Morocco’s most iconic desert landscapes.

Itinerary

Day 1 : Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley

You leave in the early hours of the morning from your hotel in Marrakech and travel through the High Atlas Mountains, passing through a variety of Berber villages. The destination is Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its fortified village and Kasbah. Fashion magazine photo shoots and Hollywood epics have made use of this spot as a backdrop. After exploring the village and its Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (guided walking tour – optional – ) or on your own, enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant. Then drive on to Boumalne Dades via Ouarzazate, which is also referred to as the Gateway to the Sahara. Take in the stunning drive to Dades, Qelaa Mgouna or Tinghir, which ends with dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2 : Dades valley – Todra valley – Merzouga

Go to the impressive Todgha Gorges after breakfast by departing from your hotel. devote some free time exploring the canyons and stopping by a neighborhood café for lunch. Head towards Merzouga where your camel caravan awaits you. Ride a camelback through the Erg Chebbi dunes and see how the dusk changes color as the sun sets. Make your way to your desert camp in time for a traditional Moroccan meal served in the camp. You will be entertained by nomads from the locales who will perform a Tam Tam drum performance. Savor dinner and spend the night.

Day 3 Merzouga –Marrakesh

A driver will be waiting to take you back to Marrakech after an early wake-up to catch an optional sunrise. Midway through, stop for lunch in Ouarzazate before arriving to Marrakech.
Think about adding optional extras to your experience, such as going to the Deluxe Desert Camp, to make it even better. This upgrade comes with a five-star tent that is opulent and has an ensuite shower and bathroom facilities. Recall that each person should reserve one of these upgrades.

What’s Included
What’s Not Included

✅ Comfortable air-conditioned transport throughout the tour
✅ Professional, English-speaking driver/guide
✅ Overnight accommodation in a hotel/kasbah in Dades Valley
✅ Night in a traditional Berber desert camp with dinner and breakfast
✅ Camel trek into the Sahara dunes at sunset and sunrise

❌ Flights to and from Marrakech
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Lunches during the tour (except where specified)
❌ Personal expenses and tips
❌ Drinks and alcoholic beverages

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