Sahara Desert Private Tour: Merzouga from Marrakech 3 day

4.0 (1 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Spending a night in the Sahara Desert is an unforgettable experience for visitors to Morocco and this three-day tour lets you travel further and explore more along the way. Visit UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, the Valley of the Roses, and the Dades Valley; stop at traditional Berber villages around the Todra Gorge; then take a camel trek through the Erg Chebbi dunes—the highest in Morocco—and sleep beneath the desert stars at Berber campsite.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Overnight accommodation in Dades Valley
  • Camel trekking to Erg Chebbi
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • English Speaking Guide (Other languages can be catered for)
  • Overnight LUXURY tent at a Sahara desert camp in Erg Chebbi
  • Return private transport from Marrakech
  • Breakfast and Dinner
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

What to expect

  1. Jemaa el-Fnaa
    Pass by
    Your driver and guide will meet you at the reception of your accommodation in Marrakech. First, you will cross the spectacular Tizi n' Tichka Pass of the High Atlas Mountains. Your first stop will be to visit two Kasbahs, Ait Ben Haddou (a UNESCO World Heritage site, which has been used as the location for over 20 different movies) and Kasbah Telouet. Driving between these two Kasbahs you will have another quick stop to take a look at the Salt Caves. After these stops you will drive onwards, passing through many Berber villages, being able to observe the Skoura oasis, Kalaat Mâgouna, with groves of spectacular olive trees and barren hillsides that are clustered among Kasbahs and traditional Berber houses. After lunch, you will drive further to the Valley of the Roses, with beautiful views of the Dades Valley (also known as the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs). You will spend your night in a hotel in Dades Valley with dinner included.
  2. Dades Gorges
    4h
    Your 2nd day will start with breakfast at the hotel, before you travel to Todra Gorge, a massive fault that divides the enormous High Atlas Mountain range. The Gorge will take you to 300m above sea level and through a narrow valley, with palmeries and Berber villages. Your next stop will be the village of Arfoud, a famous area for fossils and you will have a chance to observe the process of cleaning and polishing the fossils and be able to see the finished products. After lunch you will head to the tiny village of Merzouga where, after a short break, you will ride camels into the incredible Erg Chebbi dunes – the highest dunes in Morocco. After the dunes, it is a 1.5-hour sunset camel ride to a traditional Berber meal and the opportunity to sleep under the stars at the luxury Berber desert camp.
  3. Merzouga Desert
    Pass by
    As the morning breaks on your 3rd day, you will be treated to a beautiful view of the early morning sunrise as you saddle up for the journey back to Merzouga. You will return to Marrakech through Ouarzazate where you will have lunch (the visit of the Kasbah of the city, and the studio of the cinema depends on time availability) before concluding your journey in Marrakech.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In your hotel Or riad

End point

In your hotel Or riad

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Incredible views of the Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert
  • Desert camel trek and overnight camping experience
  • Private tour: undivided attention from your guide
  • Hassle-free hotel pickup and round-trip transport from Marrakech

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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