3 Days Tour luxury Experience in the great Sahara in Merzouga.

4.9 (60 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
Duration2.5 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Journey from Marrakech to the dunes of Merzouga on a three-day, two-night Sahara adventure. Cross the High Atlas Mountains, explore Aït Ben Haddou, and travel through Ouarzazate and the Dades Valley before walking between the towering cliffs of Todra Gorge.

In Merzouga, ride a camel across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset and spend the night in a luxury desert camp, with dinner and traditional music. Wake early for sunrise over the Sahara before returning to Marrakech.

Your tour includes air-conditioned transport, one night in Dades Valley, one night in the desert camp, two breakfasts and two dinners. Expect long driving days with sightseeing and rest stops along the way.

What's included

  • Air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour
  • Breakfast × 2
  • 1 night in a hotel or riad in Dades Valley
  • Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off in Marrakech, or a nearby accessible meeting point
  • Dinner × 2
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Fuel, tolls and local taxes
  • lunch/drink
  • Entrance fees

What to expect

  1. Tizi n Tichka
    4h
    Day 1: Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Stop to admire mountain scenery, valleys and traditional Berber villages before continuing toward Aït Ben Haddou.
  2. Ksar Of Ait-Ben-Haddou
    2h
    Day 1: Explore the UNESCO-listed fortified village of Aït Ben Haddou. Walk through its earthen lanes, discover traditional southern Moroccan architecture and enjoy views of the surrounding landscape. Lunch is available at your own expense.
  3. Ouarzazate
    1h 30m
    Day 1: Continue through Ouarzazate, known for its film studios and historic kasbahs. Pass the Taourirt Kasbah and cinema studios as you travel toward the Dades Valley. Interior visits and entrance tickets are not included.
  4. Dades Gorges
    12h
    Day 1: Discover the Dades Valley’s dramatic rock formations and mountain landscapes. After the sightseeing stops, continue to your hotel or riad in Dades Valley for dinner and an overnight stay, both included.
  5. Todra Gorge
    30m
    Enjoy walking around the narrow valley of Gorges du Todra with steep rocky walls and a stream running through it.
  6. Merzouga Desert
    12h
    Day 2: After breakfast, travel toward Tinghir and Todra Gorge. Enjoy a walk between the towering limestone cliffs and take photographs of the canyon before continuing toward Erfoud and Merzouga.
  7. Merzouga Desert
    8h
    Day 2: Arrive in Merzouga and meet your camel caravan for a sunset ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes. Continue to your luxury desert camp for dinner, traditional music and an overnight stay. The camel ride, dinner and camp accommodation are included.
  8. Marrakech
    9h
    Day 3: Return to Marrakech via Rissani, Alnif, Ouarzazate and the High Atlas Mountains. This is a long travel day with rest and lunch stops along the route. Lunch is at your own expense. Finish with drop-off at your Marrakech accommodation or a nearby accessible location.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup is available from hotels and riads in Marrakech. If your accommodation cannot be reached by vehicle, we will arrange a nearby accessible meeting point. Please provide your accommodation’s name and address when booking and contact us before departure to confirm your exact pickup time and location. Be ready at the agreed meeting point at the confirmed time.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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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