3 Days Merzouga Desert Tour Explore from Marrakech

Day 1: Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley

1. Marrakech
   Pass by
   We begin our 3-day journey from the city of Marrakech, where we will pick you up from your hotel in the morning.
2. Tizi n Tichka
   25m
   As we make our way through the High Atlas Mountains via the spectacular Tizi n Tichka pass, marvel at the stunning landscape of rugged beauty and the picturesque Berber villages – get your cameras ready! And if the friendly village children wave at you, remember to wave back.
3. Ksar Of Ait-Ben-Haddou
   2h · Admission ticket included
   We head towards Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been the filming backdrop for Hollywood movies such as Gladiator, which won the 73rd Academy Award for Best Picture, and the fantasy TV series Game of Thrones.
4. Rose Valley
   25m
   After the visit, we proceed to lunch before resuming our journey towards Ouarzazate, passing through the Valley of Roses along the way to the Dades Valley, where the landscape is filled with unique rock formations.
5. Boumalne Dades
   12h
   Upon arrival at the Dades Valley, we will have dinner and spend the night at the riad. Riad, an Arabic word that means “gardens” in English, nowadays is usually a traditional guesthouse constructed around one central courtyard.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi

1. Boumalne Dades
   Pass by
   In the morning, we will make our way towards Merzouga, the gateway to Erg Chebbi where the fiery orange sand dunes of the Sahara Desert await.
2. Todra Gorge
   45m
   On route, we will travel through the town of Tinghir to visit the Todra Gorge, which is known to be one of the most spectacular canyons around the world.
3. Tinejdad
   2h
   After the visit, we proceed to Tinejdad for lunch. We then continue to make our way through the Tafilalt region, the largest Saharan oasis of Morocco, and the town of Erfoud before arriving at Merzouga.
4. Merzouga Desert
   30m
   Upon arrival at Merzouga, we will store our luggage at a local hotel and leave our modern transport to become the true explorers traversing the Erg Chebbi sand dunes on camel backs to arrive at our camp site. Here, we will sit on the sand dunes to admire the beautiful sunset – but this is not yet the end as the night is about to begin.
5. Erg Chebbi
   12h
   At night, we will enjoy dinner at our camp site by the campfire with drumming music, songs, laughter, and most of all, be mesmerized by the stars before retiring for the night in your Berber tent.

Day 3: Erg Chebbi – Merzouga – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

1. Erg Chebbi
   1h
   Wake up an hour early to live an hour more – we encourage you to rise early to witness the sunrise over the Sahara and welcome a new day of adventure.
2. Merzouga
   Pass by
   After breakfast, we will depart from the desert on our camels and return to the hotel at Merzouga to meet our driver.
3. Nkob
   2h
   We continue our journey via Tazarine and have lunch at the town of Nkob, which is surrounded by Saghrou Mountains.
4. Ouarzazate
   45m
   After lunch, we will drive through the beautiful ribbon of water of the Draa Valley and the Tizi n Tichka pass at Ait Saouen to arrive at Ouarzazate. From here, we return to Marrakech via the Atlas Mountains and Tizi n Tichka pass, giving you another chance to feast your eyes on the dramatic landscape.
5. Marrakech
   12h
   On arrival at Marrakech, we will drop you off at your hotel and hope we will have the opportunity again to show you more of Morocco the next time.

Pickup details

We pick up all the travelers from their hotel in Marrakech or directly from the airport. We contact our travelers a day before their adventure starts to have a smooth pick up.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We can accommodate various dietary needs, such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and others.