3 Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour Camel Rides and Overnight

Duration3 days

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesArabic, German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 100 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Your 3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour stands out because it combines authentic Sahara adventure with comfort, organization, and personal attention. From crossing the High Atlas Mountains and visiting the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou to walking through Todra Gorge and riding camels at sunset in the Erg Chebbi dunes, every stop is carefully planned to balance scenic beauty, culture, and adventure without feeling rushed. We operate in comfortable air-conditioned vehicles with experienced English-speaking driver-guides, small group sizes for a more enjoyable journey, and a well-located desert camp experience under the stars with traditional Berber music in the evening. For added flexibility, guests who prefer not to ride camels can transfer to the camp by 4x4 at no extra cost, and optional quad biking is available for extra excitement. This tour is designed to deliver a genuine Sahara experience while ensuring comfort, reliability, and smooth logistics from pickup to drop-off.

Options

Superior Private Tour

Superior Hotel & Camp: First night at Dades Paradise Luxury Riad Dades, Xaluca Dades, or similar. Second night at Merzouga Luxury Camp with AC
ATV & Camel Ride & Sandboard: 1 hour ATV quad ride & 1 hour camel ride & Sand boarding
Superior
Duration: 3 days
2x Diners , 2x Breakfasts
Private A/C Vehicle: Private (4WD TOYOTA Land Cruiser Prado Or Minivan)
Pickup included

Deluxe AC tent (Recommended)

Private room and deluxe camp: First night: Hotel in Tinghir,
Second night: Deluxe camp tent with private bathroom & AC
Activity: Camel trekking, Sandboarding included,
ATV Quad & Bugy is available to rent with the locals.
Upgraded
Duration: 3 days
2 x Dinner - 2 x Breakfast
Conformable Minivan: With enough space for your luggage
Pickup included

Basic Desert Camp Tent

Private room and standard camp: First night: Hotel in Tinghir.
Second night: Standard camp tent with shared bathroom,
Camel trekking, Sandboarding: ATV Quad and Buggy are available to rent in the desert dunes with the locals
Basic
Duration: 3 days
2 x Dinner - 2 x Breakfast
By Boumalen Dades Valley
Conformable Minivan: With enough space for your luggage
Pickup included

What's included

Cozy hotel accommodation at Tinghir or Kelaat Mgouna
Sunset and sunrise camel rides, sandboarding experience.
Dinner
Breakfast
Air-conditioned minibus with one of our experienced driver-guide

Lunches and drinks
Local Guide in Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

What to expect

Day 1: MARRAKECH - TIZI-N TICHKA - AIT BEN HADDOU - OUARZAZATE - DADES VALLEY - TINGHIR

Jemaa el-Fnaa
30m

At 8 o'clock in the morning after meeting your driver, you will leave Marrakech from Jamaa El Fnaa squire to reach Ouarzazate crossing the High Atlas Tizi n'Tichka pass (2260m Att).
Tizi n Tichka
15m

Stop for photography at the top of Atlas mountains Tizi n Tichka, before you continue to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah,
Ksar Of Ait-Ben-Haddou
2h

Ait Ben Haddou is the first major stop today for sightseeing The Berber fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou is a UNESCO listed landmark and is also known as a set for major Hollywood epics, here are a few of movies that used the village for shooting: the Kingdom of Heaven, Lawrence of Arabia, and Gladiator. Cross the river separating the Kasbah from the main road and explore the village at leisure.
Ouarzazate
10m

Photography Stope view of Atlas studios.
Valley of the Roses
10m

Short break for photography and view of roses valley rose picking begins in April and 3 days festival in the first week in May, cosmetics product made by roses oil are available in the associations,
Valley of the Roses
15m · Admission ticket included

Short break for coffee and traditional tea,
10m

Panoramic view in Dades
Camino al sahara
12h · Admission ticket included

Overnight in Tinghir half-board private room,

Day 2: TINGHIR - TOUDRA GORGES - TINEJDAD - ERFOUD - MERZOUGA

Todra Gorge
1h

In the morning after breakfast, departure to visit the gorges and the grove of Todgha
Erfoud
30m

We continue our desert road to Erfoud (the capital of fossils) via Tinejdad (Berber villages). After the continuation of our adventure in the impressive dunes of (Erg Chebbi) Merzouga.
Merzouga Desert
13h · Admission ticket included

We will leave the vehicle for a camel ride in the middle of the dunes. You will spend the night in the nomad tents in the big dunes and enjoy the silence between the stars. Dinner and overnight at the bivouac.

Day 3: MERZOUGA DESERT - ROSES VALLEY - OUARZAZATE - HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS - MARRAKECH

El Kelaa M'gouna
1h

After an early breakfast, drive back to the main road, where you will meet your driver, and to Kelaat Mgouna roses valley, where you will have a lunch stop.
Ouarzazate
10m

Pass by Ouarzazate to the Atlas Mountain
Tizi n Tichka
10m

Pass by Tichka Atlas mountain
Marrakech
30m

At the end of the day we reach our final destination Marrakech, your driver will drop you off in your accommodation, the end of service.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

End point

Pickup details

Pickup is available from all hotels and riads in Marrakech.

If your accommodation is accessible by car, pickup will be directly from your hotel entrance. For riads located inside the Medina where vehicle access is limited, a nearby meeting point within walking distance will be arranged and shared with you one day before departure.

Pickup time is between 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM (exact time will be confirmed the evening before the tour via WhatsApp or email).

Please ensure your contact details are correct at the time of booking so we can send your pickup confirmation and driver details.

If you are arriving by flight the same day, airport pickup can also be arranged upon request.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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