3 Days Shared Sahara Desert Tour From Marrakech

5.0 (85 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
Duration3 days
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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 17 travelers
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Overview

3 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga
The best-selling, 3 day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga will allow to you see Morocco’s amazing sahara desert up close. Not only will you be treated to famous Berber sites and enjoy majestic scenery along the way, you will also get to see one of Morocco’s most famous sites – the dunes of Erg Chebbi and spend the night at a Sahara desert camp that is far from everywhere, and allows you to truly escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Get a chance to enjoy a drive across Tizi Ntichka and High Atlas Mountains.
You will also visit the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou’s village which is UNESCO preserved.
To explore the majestic gorges, you can enjoy a walk in Todgha oasis along the stream.

What's included

  • Transportation during the 3 days
  • 2nd night in desert Camp
  • 1 night in Hotel
  • Dinner
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast
  • Camel ride
  • English driver guid
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • lunches
  • Water

What to expect

Day 1: Marrakesh - Aït Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - The Dadès Gorges
  1. Ksar Of Ait-Ben-Haddou
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Douar Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou 45000 Morocco
    On the first day we leave Marrakech behind to hit the road towards Ouarzazate. On the way we cross the striking Atlas Mountains, crossing through the stunning Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass, 2,260 metres high.

    At the mid point of the journey we will arrive at the Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, the most impressive fortified city in all Morocco, and backdrop to movies such as Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven.

    The route then continues to Ouarzazate where we will take in the Taourirt Kasbah. Taking “The Road of a Thousand Kasbahs" towards Skoura we will then cross the Valley of the Roses to finally arrive at the Dadès Gorges, where we will spend the night. Sometimes, we will stay in Skoura instead.
    Duration: 1 hour
Day 2: Day 2: Dadès Gorges - Todgha Gorges - Merzouga
  1. Dades Gorges
    6h · Admission ticket not included
    Gorges du Dades, R704 Gorges Dades, Boumalne Dades 45350 Morocco
    aving eaten breakfast we set off towards the Dadès Valley, crossing on the way the incredible Todgha Gorges where we will stay for a bit to enjoy the impressive landscape. Next, we move on in the direction of Merzouga, passing through the Jorf palm grove (which produces the best dates) and we will stop for lunch before arriving at Erfoud, a village famous for its fossil fragments.

    Having arrived in Merzouga, we will swap our motor vehicles for camels to immerse ourselves in the desert, and search for the Bedouin camp where we will spend the night.

    Here, soundtracked by desert silence, we will enjoy one of the most authentic dinners in all Morocco.
  2. Merzouga Desert
    Pass by
    pass by
  3. Todra Gorge
    2h
    1 hour to visite the gorges and have a berber excursion walking tour
  4. Erg Chebbi
    8h
    spend the night in a desert camp
  5. Hassilabied
    Pass by
    pass by
  6. Merzouga Dunes
    Pass by
    pass by
  7. Erfoud
    Pass by
    pass by
Day 3: Day 3 Merzouga - Rissani - Alnif -Tizi n'Tichka - Ouarzazate - Marrakesh
  1. Ouarzazate
    Pass by
    Ouarzazate Kasbah, Tifoultoute - BP 740 -، P1516, Ouarzazate 45000, Morocco
    If there is one unmissable sight in the desert it is sunrise. Having enjoyed this tranquil moment, the tour returns to its camels, to make for a hotel where we can shower and have breakfast (depending on the type of camp, the breakfast and shower can be before the camel ride).

    Passing through the Tafilalet palm grove and Rissani village (from where Morocco’s ruling Alaouite dynasty comes) the tour continues through the acacia-covered plateaus and arrives at Alnif, where we take the road crossing the Anti Atlas mountain range. Through the remarkable mountainous passages of Tizi n'Tichka we will arrive at Tinghir, (an important Berber village), and finally the Dades Valley.

    Reaching Kalaat M'Gouna around midday, we'll stop for lunch and a well-earned rest, before we complete our return journey to Marrakesh via Ouarzazate - leaving you at your hotel at around 8:30 pm.
  2. Atlas Film Studio
    30m
    visite outside
  3. Taourirt Kasbah
    Pass by
    pass by

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick at restaurant argana Marrakech squar jamaa el fna

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
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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