Merzouga Desert 3 Days 2 Nights Tour From Marrakech

5.0 (68 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesArabic, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

- Spectacular views of the Atlas Mountains landscapes
- Visit the UNESCO world heritage of Aït Benhaddou Kasbah
- Visit Taourirt Kasbah & Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate
- Spend a night in the middle of the stunning Dades gorges
- Panoramic aspects of Erg Chebbi dunes
- Experience Camel ride in Merzouga Sahara
- Watch Sunset over the sand dunes
- Do Sand Boarding activity
- Overnight Camping at Merzouga Desert Camp
- Hearty dinner and party around campfire (Berber Drums)

What's included

  • Private Transportation with A/C & English speaking driver/Guide
  • 1 Night in a Luxury Desert Camp & 1 night in a hotel in Dades Gorges
  • Camel Trekking + Turban each for the Camel trip in the Desert + Sandboarding
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Lunches in local cafes and Restaurants

What to expect

Day 1: Marrakech - Aït Benhaddou - High Atlas - Telouet - Skoura - Dades Canyon valley
  1. 10h
    Pickup from Marrakech at 7:00 am. We will drive for approximately 2 hours through the Atlas Mountains via the Tizi 'n Tichka pass, stopping for photos along the way, and stopping to have breakfast. We will stop to visit the town of Telouet and its ancient 17th century kasbah.
    Then, we will drive in the direction of Ouarzazate where we will visit the UNESCO protected Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. We will have lunch here and then visit the Atlas Film Studios. Afterwards, we will drive to Skoura, a town that overlooks many other beautiful kasbahs, in the direction of Dades Valley. The night will be spent at a hotel in Dades Valley.
Day 2: Dades gorges - Todra Gorge - Erfoud - Merzouga - Camel Trek - Desert Camp
  1. Merzouga
    10h
    After the breakfast, we will drive to Todgha city to explore Todra Gorge, and then go to Tinjdad village where we will stop for lunch.
    After lunch, we will pass through the towns of Arfoud and Rissani In the direction of Merzouga, home of Erg Chebbi, the tallest sand dunes in Morocco. We will arrive at the hotel in the late afternoon/early evening, where you will have some time to relax by the swimming pool and have berber tea. Around 5:30pm, we will ride the camels from the hotel for about 1h30 through the desert dunes. We will arrive at the berber tents, have some time to relax, drink berber tea with nomads at the camp, enjoy the sandboarding in the dunes, and go over to the dunes to watch the sunset. Dinner will be at the camp, followed by music around the campfire. Overnight in the berber tent.
Day 3: Merzouga - Rissani - Draa Valley - Ouarzazate - Marrakech
  1. Marrakech
    10h
    We will wake up early in the morning to see the sunrise and after you will have time in the camp to enjoy the sandboard if you like it, to have breakfast and take a shower . Then we will ride camels back to Merzouga to the hotel for meeting your driver. After that we will come back to marrakech with a stop on the way back for lunch. We will arrive around 7.00pm.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

- Pick-up from all hotels and Riads in Marrakech.
- If your Riad is in the Medina the pick-up location will be the nearest accessible place to the riad.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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