Discovering the 3 days trip to desert (merzouga trip from marrakech)

4.9 (7 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 60 travelers
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Overview

This budget Shared 3 days Marrakech desert tour to Merzouga is our most popular Morocco desert tour departing every day from Marrakech and it is perfect for those who want to discover the deep Morocco Sahara desert and don’t mind long hours driving (especially on day 3). The tour is rich in scenery; you will never be bored as you will be busy admiring one scene after another. The dramatic landscape change is amazing: From the fertile Haouz planes around Marrakech, to the High Atlas Mountains, then to various valley and oases, and at the end, rocky plateaus followed by the breath taking Erg Chebbi sand dunes.

What's included

  • Pick up from your Marrakech riad / hotel on the tour day
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • A/C modern minibus driven by an English / French speaking driver
  • Optional local guide in Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou - €3 per person
  • Lunches on the way
  • Drinks

What to expect

Day 1: MARRAKECH -KASBAH AIT BEN HADOU -BOUMALNE DADES
  1. Ksar Of Ait-Ben-Haddou
    8h · Admission ticket included
    Your budget shared 3 days desert trip from Marrakech to Merzouga will start early in the morning with a drive east of Marrakech past small suburban towns to the High Atlas Mountains. A few stops will be made to take photos, enjoy the scenery, stretch your legs and drink a cup of coffee.
    Drive uphill on curvy roads to the famous Tizi Ntichka pass before you reach Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, the first major stop today for sighseeing. The Berber fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou is a UNESCO listed landmark and is also known a set for major Hollywood epics, just to name a few movies that used the village for shooting: Kingdom of Heaven, Lawrence of Arabia, and Gladiator. Cross the river separating the Kasbah from the main road and explore the village at leisure. Should you wish to hire a local guide, they are available onsite.
    After lunch at leisure at one of the local cafes, continue to to Dades valley driving past Ouarzazate, Skoura Oasis, Klaa Mgouna, the capital of the valley of the roses, and famous for its rose water artisanal distillation factories.
    Upon arrival at Boumalne Dades, Follow Dades River on a tiny road passing by different fortified Kasbahs located on the side of the road to Dades Canyons. You will arrive to your hotel late in the afternoon.
    Dinner and overnight at your Dades hotel.
  2. Dades Gorges
    13h · Admission ticket included
    Departure from Marrakech via the Tichka pass at 2260m altitude, visit the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, Lunch in Ouarzazate and visit the film studios and the Kasbah (if there is still time to do so), you will cross the magnificent oasis of Skoura, Kalaat M’gouna then the valley of roses to reach the gorges of Dades, you will spend a night there at the hotel.
Day 2: BOUMALNE DADES -TINGHIR - MERZOUGA
  1. Merzouga Desert
    8h · Admission ticket included
    We will head to oasis of Tinghir.You will stop for a walk in Todgha Gorges.Enjoying the immensity of the huge cliffs.We continue early in the afternoon to Rissani,Famous for its dates market.And a starting point of the ancient trading caravans crossing the Sahara desert to tombocto.After, we are arrive to merzouga and upon arrival at pivouac lodge.In few minutes,you have to get ready for sunset desert trek. Meet our caravans ,and ride your camels through amazing sand dunes with the sunset in the horizon as a backdrop .After some time to admire the sand dunes you get ready for dinner served under stars next to campfire.Local nomad hosts will be entertaining you with their drums.
Day 3: MERZOUGA -OUARZAZATE-MARRAKECH
  1. San Francisco Magic Theater @ the Marrakech
    11h · Admission ticket included
    After an early sunrise camel trek through Erg Chebbi dunes, arrive at the camp operator's lodge for breakfast.
    Meet your driver and vehicle and drive back to Ouarzazate. After some time at leisure for lunch, we carry on in the afternoon to Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains.
    Your budget shared 3 days desert tour will end in Marrakech at about 19h00.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please note that we can pick you up at your riad if you cannot make it to the meeting point.If you are not around the medina,far away about 1 or 2 km you will need to pay extra 10 euro for picking you up and dropping off too.

End point

Please note that we can pick you up at your riad if you cannot make it to the meeting point.If you are not around the medina,far away about 1 or 2 km you will need to pay extra 10 euro for picking you up and dropping off too.

Pickup details

Please note that we can pick you up at your riad if you cannot make it to the meeting point.If you are not around the medina,far away about 1 or 2 km you will need to pay extra 10 euro for picking you up and dropping off too.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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