3day group tour from Marrakesh to Merzouga Desert

5.0 (5 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 17 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

One of the best desert tours you may experience, as the time is enough to cover the southeastern Morocco, from the mountains to the vast Sahara desert exploring the Kasbahs, museums, gorges and valleys, as well as experiencing the camel ride in the desert.

HIGHLIGHTS:
-Cross the high Atlas Mountains and Tizi-N-Tichka pass (2260m of Altitude).
-Discover Aït Ben Haddou Ksar; UNESCO world heritage site and home for many films.
-Visit Ouarzazate city, the gate of the Sahara desert and the Hollywood of Africa.
-See the stunning Todra and Dades gorges.
-Experience camel ride in the Sahara desert.
-Watch spectacular sunset in the Erg–chebbi
-Spend an unforgettable night in a luxury camp in th desert.
-Admire the most beautifull sunrise over the golden sands in the sahara desert.
- Enjoy the scenic drive along the saharan roads through the beautiful Berber villages.

What's included

  • Ground transportation on a comfortable and Air-Conditionned Van.
  • 2 nights accommodation
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Camel ride in the desert.
  • Lunches & Beverages.
  • Entrance fees to museums and attractions.
  • Tips and gratuities.

What to expect

Day 1: Marrakech – Atlas Mountains – Aït Ben-Haddou – Boumalne Dades.
  1. Tizi n Tichka
    15m
    The highest point (Tichka pass) that the road can reach with an altitude of 2260m, offering you stunning landscapes as far as the eye can admire.
  2. Ksar Of Ait-Ben-Haddou
    1h
    Aït Ben Haddou, the UNESCO world heritage site since 1987, this little old town located in the former route of the caravan trade between the Sahara desert and Marrakech, the Ksar is now often used as a filming location for movies such as The Jewel of the Nile, The Mummy, Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven. Here you will be able to have a walk and stroll in the Ksar and its Kasbahs where you will see the amazing traditional Berber architecture of the houses.
  3. Atlas Film Studio
    Pass by
    Atlas studio, the largest film studio in Morocco, where many films such as Game of Thrones, Ben Hur and Cleopatra have been filmed.
  4. Ouarzazate
    Pass by
    Ouarzazate, the gate of the Sahara desert and also called Hollywood of Africa, where you will have a chance to visit the famous Kasbah of Taourirt in Ouarzazate city center is worth.
  5. Valley of the Roses
    20m
    Kalaat M’Gouna, a small beautiful town lies on the rose valley, which is famous for its rose cooperatives, where thousands of pounds of rose petals are harvested each year to be distilled into rose water and rose oil for use in cosmetics.
Day 2: Dades valley – Todra gorges – Tinjdad – Erfoud – Merzouga desert.
  1. Dades Gorges
    Pass by
    Enjoy scenic views of the lush Dades valley along the way toward Dades gorges.
  2. Todra Gorge
    30m
    the stunning Todra gorges, the narrowest gorges in morocco, carved from the red rocks of the landscape by a river. There you will have the opportunity to walk in the famous canyon to experience the rocky world. Then drive out the gorges enjoying the panoramic views along the Todra valley
  3. Pass by
    To Tinjdad the road takes you through the Saharan regions and nomadic land, where you will be able to see goat herds and black nomadic tents. Then pass by the village of Jorf, where you will be amazed by the style of the women covered in deep black, which is an Arabic tribe that is settled here.
  4. Erfoud
    Pass by
    Erfoud city, known by its palm trees plantations and fossils expositions.
Day 3: Merzouga back to Marrakesh.
  1. Erg Chebbi
    1h
    wake up early is highly reccomended to assist to a magnifecent sunrise over the golden sands of Merzouga desert before having breakfast at the camp and hit the road back to Marrakesh.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

We will pick you up from your accommodation in Marrakech or one of the meeting points.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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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