Private 3 Day Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert

4.9 (13 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

A three-day journey to the Erg Chebbi desert in Merzouga offers a chance to discover the Sahara Desert in Morocco. Travel by 4x4 or a mini van through the Dadès and Todra Gorges, visiting kasbahs and enjoying camel treks in the desert, spending the night in a traditional Berber nomad tent. If you're looking to experience the true desert, this incredible trip combines culture, tourism, and the warm hospitality of the local Sahara Desert people.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • The first night in the Hotel in Dades gorges (dinner and breakfast are included)
  • Camel trek to spend the night in a nomadic desert camp with a guide (private tents)
  • Dinner
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast
  • The second night at the camp (dinner and breakfast are included)
  • Professional driver during the trip (French and English speaking)
  • Drinks and lunches
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

What to expect

Day 1: Marrakech – Haut Atlas – Aït Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura – Vallée du Dadès
  1. Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
    1h · Admission ticket included
    ️ Day 1: Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou → Dades Valley

    ~7–8 hrs driving
    • Early pickup from Marrakech
    • Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka pass
    • 1 hour to Visit Aït Ben Haddou (UNESCO site, famous movie location)
    • Drive through Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Morocco)
    • Skoura oasis & Rose Valley (seasonal roses in spring )
    • Overnight in a riad/hotel in Dades Valley
    • Dinner included

    ️ Night 1: Dades Valley
Day 2: Dades Gorges - Todra Gorges - Erfoud - Merzouga - Erg Chebbi Dunes
  1. Todra Gorge
    30m
    Day 2: Dades → Todra Gorges → Merzouga Desert

    ~6 hrs driving (with stops)
    • 30 min to Visit the dramatic Todra Gorges
    • Pass Berber villages & desert landscapes
    • Arrive in Merzouga (Erg Chebbi dunes)
    • Camel trek at sunset
    • Dinner under the stars
    • Berber music & drumming around the campfire

    ️ Night 2: Desert camp
Day 3: Erg Chebbi - Ouarzazate - Atlas – Marrakech
  1. CLA Studios Ouarzazate
    1h
    Long day ~9–10 hrs
    • Early wake-up for sunrise over the dunes
    • Camel ride or 4x4 back to Merzouga
    • Drive through Draa Valley (longest palm oasis in Morocco)
    • Stoping in Ouarazazare to vesit Atlas studios
    • Return to Marrakech in the evening

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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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