3 Day Sahara Adventure To Merzouga (Erg Chebi Dunes) & Camel Trek

4.3 (6 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
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Overview

Join a 3-day Sahara tour from Marrakech to the golden dunes of Merzouga (Erg Chebbi). Enjoy camel trekking across the quiet desert and spend unforgettable moments in the heart of the dunes.

This tour gives you the chance to discover the real Morocco as you travel through the great valleys and beautiful landscapes of the south. Visit Ouarzazate, the famous Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, the Rose Valley, Dades and Todra Gorges, the Draa Valley, and cross the High Atlas Mountains. A perfect mix of nature, culture, and desert adventure.

What's included

  • Camel Ride
  • Dinner
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast
  • Desert Camp

What to expect

Day 1: MARRAKECH - TIZI N'TICHKA - AIT BENHADDOU - OUARZAZATE - DADES GORGES
  1. High Atlas Mountains
    15m
    Your journey begins in the vibrant city of Marrakech, heading southeast towards the majestic High Atlas Mountains. As you wind your way up through the Tizi N’Tichka Pass, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views and a glimpse into Berber life in the mountain villages.
  2. 30m
    Admire the landscapes and beauty at the top of Tizi N 'Tichka pass, the highest point in North Africa. 2,260 m (7,415 ft)
  3. Ksar Of Ait-Ben-Haddou
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The adventure continues with a visit to the iconic Ksar of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its stunning earthen architecture and use as a backdrop in many famous films.
  4. Ouarzazate
    Pass by
    We'll pass through Ouarzazate, or what we call Hollywood of Africa since it's has been as well a very famous destination for filmmakers.
  5. El Kelaa M'gouna
    Pass by
    This town constitutes an economic and social center for the region, for its very animated nature.
  6. Dades Gorges
    15h · Admission ticket included
    Afterwards, we continue our tour through the road of thousand Kasbah and Roses Valley then to Dades Valley which is a haven of freshness and surprising landscapes inhabited by incredibly welcoming people. Overnight, Dinner and breakfast are included.
Day 2: BOUMALNE DADES - TINEJDAD - ERFOUD - MERZOUGA (CAMEL TREK & NIGHT IN SAHARA)
  1. Dades Gorges
    1h · Admission ticket included
    • After the breakfast, we go from Dades gorges to the erg chebbi Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Berber villages are scattered along the way.
  2. Pass by
    We’ll pass through Tinjdad, Jorf in which we’ll feel the beginning of the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet
  3. Erfoud
    Pass by
    We’ll pass through Erfoud, enjoying the wonderful view of landscapes, and the we continue to Merzouga
  4. Merzouga
    2h
    After relaxing in Merzouga, we will ride the camels which are waiting to take us on an adventure in the sand dunes. We'll ive unique moments while riding a camel at sunset and sunrise in the desert of Erg Chabbi at Merzouga.
  5. Merzouga Desert
    12h · Admission ticket included
    Great opportunity to take lovely pictures of the sunset and sunrise, when we arrive at the camp we go to a high dune to see the sunset.
    Spend the night in a camp (Nomad Berber tents) with drums music in the middle of the Sahara.
Day 3: ERG CHEBBI DESERT CAMEL TREK - (MERZOUGA) - TINGHIR (TOUDRA GORGES) - MARRAKECH
  1. Erg Chebbi
    2h
    After an early sunrise, we ride the camel’s back to Merzouga, after take shower and breakfast we'll continue our tour back to Marrakech.
  2. 1h
    Enjoy the stunning views offered by Dades Gorges and a beautiful walk-in Toudra Valley.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Travelers pickup is offered.
- Pick-up is available from all Hotels and Riads of Marrakech.
- If your Riad is in the medina, the pick-up location will be the nearest accessible place to the Riad.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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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