Marrakech to Merzouga: 3-Day Sahara Tour with Camel Ride & Camp

Duration3 days

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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LanguagesArabic, German, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 18 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Travel from Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains to the dunes of Merzouga on a three-day Sahara adventure. Discover Aït Ben Haddou and the Todra Gorges, enjoy a camel ride and sandboarding, and spend a night in the desert.

Choose your experience:
• Shared Standard: standard desert camp with shared bathrooms; no tent air conditioning or heating.
• Shared Luxury: private luxury tent with your own shower and toilet, air conditioning and heating.
• Private Premium: private tour with an upscale riad, Royal Desert Camp, air conditioning and heating, plus quad biking.

Two breakfasts and two dinners are included. Lunches, drinks and the local guide at Aït Ben Haddou cost extra. This itinerary involves long drives between destinations.

Options

Private Premium Tour

Upscale Riad & Royal Camp: 1 night at an upscale riad and 1 night at Royal Desert Camp. Air conditioning and heating available.
Private Premium Tour: Private 3-day desert tour including quad biking, sandboarding and a camel ride.
Duration: 3 days
2×Breakfast-2×Dinner
A/C Minibus & Minivan: Driven by An English -Speaking Professional Driver-Guide, With enough space for your luggage and Pickup included
Pickup included

Shared Luxury Tour

Private Luxury Tent & Bathroom: Second night in a private Merzouga luxury tent with air conditioning, heating, and your own shower, bathroom and toilet.
Shared Luxury Tour: Shared group tour with private luxury accommodation and personalized service at the desert camp.
Duration: 3 days
2×Breakfast-2×Dinner
A/C Minibus Or Minivan: Driven by an English-Speaking Professional Driver.
Pickup included

Shared Standard Tour

Standard Merzouga Camp: Second night in a standard Merzouga desert camp with shared bathrooms and toilets. No air conditioning or heating in tents.
Shared Group Tour
Duration: 3 days
2×Breakfast-2×Dinner
A/C Minibus Or Minivan: Driven by An English -Speaking Professional Driver-Guide, With enough space
Pickup included

What's included

Comfortable Transport by air-conditioned minibus (Fuel included)
Cozy hotel accommodation with Memorable overnight stay in a desert camp in Merzouga
Dinner
Breakfast
Majestic Camel rides during sunset and sunrise (Individual Camel for each person) + Sand boarding

Lunches and beverages
Local Guide in Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

What to expect

Day 1: Marrakech » High Atlass Mountais » Ait Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate » Dades Valley » Tinghir [375 Km]

Marrakech
30m

ou'll depart from Marrakech's Jamaa El Fnaa square at 8 am, accompanied by your driver, to make your way towards Ouarzazate. On the journey, we'll cross the High Atlas Tizi n'Tichka pass, which stands at an elevation of 2260m Att.
Tizi n Tichka
15m · Admission ticket included

Before proceeding to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, make a brief stop at the peak of the Atlas Mountains Tizi n Tichka for some stunning photography opportunities.
Ksar Of Ait-Ben-Haddou
2h · Admission ticket included

he Berber fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou is our primary destination for sightseeing today. This UNESCO-listed landmark has also served as a film set for many major Hollywood epics, including Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, and the Kingdom of Heaven. Upon arrival, we'll cross the river that separates the Kasbah from the main road and explore the village at our leisure.
Ouarzazate
10m

Capture a picturesque view of the Atlas studios with your camera at this photography stop.
Valley of the Roses
10m · Admission ticket included

Take a brief pause to capture stunning photographs and enjoy the scenic beauty of the Roses Valley, where rose picking commences in April. Additionally, the first week of May boasts a three-day festival in celebration of the roses. Visitors can also purchase cosmetics products made from rose oil at the local associations.
Vue Panoramique Boumalne
10m · Admission ticket included

Before reaching your lodging, there will be several stops for panoramic views along the way in the Dades valley.
Camino al sahara
16h · Admission ticket included

Spend the night at the Tinghir hotel or a luxurious RIad in Dades or a comparable accommodation option.

Day 2: Tinghir » Todra Gorges » Erfoud » Merzouga (Night in Desert Camp) [255 km]

2h

Following breakfast, we embark on a journey from Tinghir to the Todgha Gorges, which is a stunning 15-kilometer-long valley filled with date palms. As we make our way through the area, we'll have the opportunity to appreciate the towering walls of grey and pink rock that encircle the road, and we can continue trekking alongside the 300-meter-high canyons for an unforgettable experience.
Tinejdad
1h

From Todgha gorges, we'll make our way to Merzouga's Erg Chebbi Sahara desert, passing through Berber villages like Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud. As we journey through the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet, we'll stop for lunch in Tinejdad.
Merzouga
15m

We continue our desert road to Erfoud (the capital of fossils) via Tinejdad (Berber villages). After the continuation of our adventure in the impressive dunes of (Erg Chebbi) Merzouga.
Merzouga Desert
16h · Admission ticket included

Next, we will journey to Merzouga where your guide and camels will be eagerly awaiting your arrival to take you on an unforgettable ride across the towering sand dunes of the Sahara Desert in Morocco. As the sun begins to set, you'll experience a magical camel ride that will lead you to our nomad desert camp in the heart of Erg Chebbi. With the rhythmic beat of drums filling the air, you'll enjoy a delectable dinner under a traditional nomad tent and spend the night surrounded by the stunning beauty of the Sahara.

Day 3: Merzouga Desert » Roses Valley » High Atlass Mountais » Marrakech [562 Km]

Boumalne Dades
3h

After an early breakfast, drive back to the main road where you will meet your driver and drive to Kelaat Mgouna roses valley, .
Ouarzazate
4h

Pass by Ouarzazate to the Atlas Mountain
Tizi n Tichka
10m · Admission ticket included

Pass by Tichka Atlas mountain
Marrakech
30m

By the close of day, we shall arrive at our ultimate destination, Marrakech. Once there, your driver shall leave you at your lodging, thus ending the service.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

End point

Pickup details

In some cases, the pick-up and drop-off will be in the nearest parking/point to your accommodation. It happens, only if the cars are not accessible to your accommodations, especially riads. Otherwise, the pick-up and drop-off will be at your accommodations.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
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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