From Marrakech: 3 Day Sahara Desert Tour to Merzouga & Camel Ride

Day 1: MARRAKECH → TIZI N’TICHKA → AIT BEN HADDOU → OUARZAZATE → TINGHIR

1. Ait Barka
   15m
   Your 3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga begins with an early morning pickup from your Marrakech accommodation. Set off toward the High Atlas Mountains and enjoy the changing scenery along the way. After about an hour on the road, we’ll make a short stop at a mountain café where you can enjoy tea or coffee, take a break, and admire the spectacular Atlas Mountain views before continuing your journey toward the Sahara.
2. Tizi n Tichka
   15m
   After your break, continue your 3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech toward the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Located high in the Atlas Mountains at around 2,260 meters above sea level, this famous route offers sweeping mountain views and beautiful photo opportunities. Take a moment to enjoy the fresh mountain air and dramatic scenery before continuing your journey through southern Morocco.
3. Agouim
   16m
   After stopping at Tizi n’Tichka, continue your Marrakech to Sahara Desert Tour with a visit to a traditional argan oil workshop. Discover how Morocco’s famous argan oil is produced and learn about its different uses in cooking and cosmetics. Take some time to explore the workshop, enjoy the local atmosphere, and capture a few photos before continuing the journey.
4. Ait Ben Haddou
   1h
   From the argan oil workshop, continue your 3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour with a scenic drive of approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes to Aït Benhaddou. This remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its traditional earthen buildings and historic fortified village. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant, then explore the kasbah with a guide to discover its history, distinctive architecture, and links to famous movies before continuing your Sahara journey.
5. El Kelaa M'gouna
   20m
   After visiting Aït Benhaddou, continue your Marrakech to Merzouga Tour with a scenic drive of around two hours to Kalaat M’Gouna, situated in Morocco’s beautiful Rose Valley. Take a short stop at a local café or restaurant to enjoy some coffee or tea, freshen up, and relax before continuing the journey toward Tinghir.
6. 1h
   After your break in Kalaat M’Gouna, continue your 3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech with a drive of approximately one hour to your hotel in Tinghir. If needed, your driver can arrange a brief stop at a local shop along the way. Upon arrival, check in, relax, and get ready for the next day’s desert adventure, including your camel ride in the Sahara.

Day 2: TINGHIR → TODRA GORGE & OASIS → TINEJDAD → ERFOUD → MERZOUGA

1. Todra Gorge
   30m
   After breakfast at your hotel, depart around 7:40 AM and continue your Private Morocco Desert Tour toward the spectacular Todra Gorge. Explore the dramatic canyon, with its towering rock walls and beautiful natural surroundings. Take a relaxing walk beside the river, enjoy the scenery, and capture memorable photos before continuing toward the Sahara.
2. Tinerhir
   10m
   Just a short drive from Todra Gorge, stop at the Panorama Palms Viewpoint for a beautiful look over the surrounding palm groves. Enjoy the peaceful scenery from above and take some memorable photos of the lush oasis landscape as you continue your 3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour.
3. Tinerhir
   20m
   After the Panorama Palms Viewpoint, continue for around 20 minutes to a convenient stop. Take a short break to use the bathroom and purchase drinks or snacks before getting back on the road and continuing your 3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech toward Merzouga.
4. 40m
   After the stop, continue for approximately one hour to a traditional Berber Bazaar. Take the opportunity to experience local Moroccan culture, try on traditional Berber clothing for photos, enjoy a complimentary henna tattoo, and browse a selection of handcrafted products for souvenirs during your Morocco desert tour with camel trek.
5. 1h
   After visiting the Berber Bazaar, enjoy a short 20-minute drive to a local restaurant for lunch. Take some time to savor traditional Moroccan dishes, relax, and recharge before continuing your 3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech toward Merzouga.
6. Erfoud
   40m
   After lunch, continue with approximately one hour of driving to a supermarket for a final break before the desert. You can purchase bottled water, snacks, or any personal essentials, as well as use the restroom. This is your last convenient stop before continuing to Merzouga for your Sahara Desert Tour with Camel Ride.
7. 15m
   After the supermarket stop, continue for around 20 minutes to the Merzouga Desert. Begin your 3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech with a 1-hour camel trek across the golden dunes, followed by a short drive to your luxury desert camp. Watch the sunset over the Sahara, try sandboarding, and enjoy traditional Berber music and dancing after dinner. Spend the evening relaxing and experiencing the atmosphere of the desert.

Day 3: MERZOUGA → OUARZAZATE → HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS → MARRAKECH

1. 20m
   Wake up to the peaceful Sahara sunrise and enjoy breakfast at your desert camp. After breakfast, choose your preferred way to leave the camp: take a relaxing camel ride, use the approximately 15-minute vehicle transfer, or enjoy an exciting quad bike ride at an additional cost. Continue your 3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech as you begin the journey back toward Marrakech.
2. 20m
   After meeting your driver again, continue with a scenic drive of around one hour to the village of Touroug. Take a short break to stretch your legs, freshen up, and use the bathroom. You can also relax at a local café with a warm drink before continuing your 3-Day Morocco Desert Tour toward Marrakech.
3. El Kelaa M'gouna
   1h
   After your stop in Touroug, continue with a scenic drive of approximately 2.5 hours to Kalaat M’Gouna. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and take some time to appreciate the town’s relaxed atmosphere, famous rose products, and surrounding landscapes before continuing your 3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech.
4. Ouarzazate
   10m
   After lunch in Kalaat M’Gouna, continue with a drive of approximately 1 hour and 2 minutes to Ouarzazate, often known as the “Gateway to the Sahara.” Take a short break to stretch, use the restroom, and enjoy the surroundings before continuing your Marrakech to Merzouga Tour toward the High Atlas Mountains.
5. Tizi n Tichka
   20m
   Leaving Ouarzazate, continue for approximately two hours through the scenic Atlas Mountains toward Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Stop briefly to stretch your legs, use the restroom, and enjoy a tea or coffee at a local café while taking in the impressive mountain scenery on your Morocco Desert Tour.
6. Marrakech
   Pass by
   Continue through the High Atlas Mountains toward Marrakech. Upon arrival, your driver will drop you off at your accommodation in Marrakech, marking the end of your 3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga.

Pickup details

Pickup is available from your hotel or riad in Marrakech for the 3 Day Sahara Desert Tour to Merzouga & Camel Ride. Please provide your accommodation name and address when booking. If your accommodation is inside the Medina and not accessible by vehicle, we will arrange a convenient nearby meeting point and confirm the pickup details with you in advance.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels