3-Day Private Sahara Desert to Merzouga from Marrakech with Licensed Guide

5.0 (6 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Enjoy a Marrakech desert trip 3 days to Merzouga and see the real Morocco. Take in breathtaking scenery ranging from the snow-capped Atlas Mountains to the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. Learn about the history of Berber fortified settlements and Kasbahs. Discover lush green oases and limestone canyons. At the moment you observe the sunset on your camel as you travel towards your Merzouga desert camp, you’ll realize this Sahara desert journey is always worthwhile!

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Picked up from your hotel/riad in Marrakech
  • Dinner
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Merzouga Desert Camp
  • Parking Fees
  • accommodation in Dades Valley
  • Gratuities
  • Tips
  • Entrance fees €1.00 - 4.00 (optional)

What to expect

Day 1: Marrakech – Atlas Mountains – Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou – Dades Valley
  1. Marrakech
    15m
    Pick up you from the accommodation
  2. 10m
    we will make a number of stops to take Photo and enjoying the view of the atlas
  3. Tizi n Tichka
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Drive through Tizi Ntichka pass and stop for Breackfast or coffe
  4. Ksar Of Ait-Ben-Haddou
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    we will cross by amazing villages and stop at AIT BEN HADOU KASBAH That set for numerous Hollywood blockbusters and was also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We continue to Ouarzazate for lunch ( At leisure ).
  5. Skoura
    Pass by
    Through the Valley of Roses and the village of Kalaa Mgouna, we continue our journey. There is a Damascus rose distillery in this region of Morocco. Getting close to the city, you can see adobe Berber settlements named Ksours.
  6. Boumalne Dades
    9h
    We reach our hotel in Dades Valley at the end of the day. Evening meal and overnight stay
Day 2: Dades Valley – Tinghir – Merzouga – Sahara Desert
  1. Dades Gorges
    Pass by
    drive along the 1001 Kasbahs road to Tinghir
  2. Todra Gorge
    1h
    Upon arriving at Tinghir, you can walk along the banks of the Todgha River. Once you reach the unforgettable Todgha canyons, you will realize your early morning adventure was well worth it!
  3. Merzouga
    1h
    You will have to stop for your Lunch then we continue our journey to Merzouga
  4. Erg Chebbi Dunes
    15h
    Once you reach Erg Chebbi, meet your camel caravan at the end of the road. Ride your camel over the sand dunes to watch one of the most dramatic sunsets of your life. Enjoy the stunning views of the Sahara desert from your Sahara desert camp before it gets dark. After setting up your tent, climb a nearby sand dune and explore the tranquility of the desert. Under the stars, you will enjoy a well-deserved Moroccan dinner. Once that is over, the nomads will test your drumming skills. At campfire time, your hosts will perform and entertain you on their Tamtam drums. Enjoy the clear nights above, with plenty of shooting stars and constellations visible.
Day 3: Merzouga – Ouarzazate – Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
  1. Ouarzazate
    Pass by
    today we have a long drive from Merzouga to Marrakech we will stop only if you want a toilet or for Lunch
  2. High Atlas Mountains
    40m
    we will stop for a tea or coffee and we will see the sunset before we enter to Marrakech

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

we will contact you 3 days before the tour Start

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • 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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