3-Day Desert Adventure: Marrakech to Merzouga

5.0 (3 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
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Duration3 days
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LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 14 travelers
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Overview

Embark on a 3-Day Adventure from Marrakech to the Majestic Merzouga Sahara

Discover the magic of the Moroccan Sahara on this unforgettable 3-day journey from Marrakech to the towering dunes of Erg Chebbi. Ride camels across golden sands, witness breathtaking desert sunsets, and spend the night in a traditional Berber desert camp under a blanket of stars.

This shared tour takes you through the heart of Morocco’s diverse landscapes — from the winding mountain roads of the High Atlas and the historic ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, to the dramatic cliffs of Todra Gorges. Along the way, you'll experience authentic Berber hospitality and explore a culture that has thrived for centuries in one of the world’s most extreme environments.

Follow ancient caravan routes, cross palm-filled valleys, and let the stillness of the Sahara reset your soul. This is more than a tour — it’s a journey into Morocco’s timeless desert spirit.

What's included

  • Dinner
  • Camel trekking
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast
  • Atlas Mountains & Dades Valley
  • Flexible and Customized stops
  • Desert Camp
  • Authentic Berber desert camp experience
  • Ait Ben Haddou & Todra Gorges
  • Lunches and Drinks

What to expect

Day 1: Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley
  1. Marrakech
    1h
    We’ll start our 3 Days from Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour with a pick up from your accommodation, a departure from Marrakech to Dades Valley, through the Tizi- N-Tichkapass (2260m) in the Mountains of the High Atlas.
  2. Ait Ben Haddou
    1h
    From the Tizi n Touchka pass to Ouarzazate, you will enjoy the scenic road, and beautiful landscapes with different colors along the way to Ait Benhaddou. You’ll have a visit to the old Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou
  3. Dades Gorges
    1h
    After lunch, we continue to Ouarzazate and visit The Atlas Studio & Kasbah Taourirt. In the afternoon, we drive to Dades Valley via the Rose Valley. Dinner and overnight in Dades Valley Hotel/Riad.
Day 2: Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga – Camel Trek – Desert Camp
  1. Dades Gorges
    55m
    Breakfast at your accommodation. Drive through Todra Gorges, famous for its towering canyon walls – time to walk and explore. Pass through palm-filled Ziz Valley and desert towns like Erfoud
  2. Merzouga
    1m
    Arrive in Merzouga, gateway to the Sahara

    Meet your camel caravan and begin your sunset camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes

    Reach the desert camp in the heart of the dunes

    Enjoy dinner, live Berber music, stargazing, and a magical night under the stars
Day 3: Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Alnif – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
  1. Merzouga Desert
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Early morning your camel tour guide will wake you up to watch the sunrise, And return by camel to Merzouga, after breakfast and shower, start our Morocco tour back to Marrakech on a different road to Ouarzazate via Rissani,
  2. Marrakech
    4h
    Alnif, Tazarine, N’kob and Agdz ( Daraa Valley ). Stopping for lunch along the way. And continue to Marrakech via the High Atlas.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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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