3 Days Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

5.0 (3 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
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Overview

Immerse yourself in Morocco's dramatic landscapes and ride a camel though the Sahara Desert on a 3-days 2-nights tour from Marrakech that includes an overnight in a standart desert camp under the starry sky. A mix of natural and historic highlights makes an unforgettable scenic landscape past towering gorges, ancient cities, and sand dunes.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore the beauty of Morocco landscapes
• Visit UNESCO World Heritage landmark Kasbah Ait Benhaddou
• Sunset camel trek, sandboard, feast, dine and dance under the stars around a fire in the Berber camp
• Includes round pick-up/drop-off hotel in Marrakech
• Includes 2 nights accommodation, breakfast and dinner
• Quad bike is optional

Escape the busy medina of Marrakech and join us for a memorable journey to the Sahara Desert!

Tours are customizable with multiple options

What's included

  • Camel Ride (1hr)
  • 1 night hotel / 1 night desert camp
  • Dinner
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast
  • Professional guide/driver to accommodate throughout the journey
  • Sandboard
  • Personal Expenses
  • Lunch
  • Quad Bike (Optional)

What to expect

Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - Dades Valley
  1. Tizi n Tichka
    10m
    Begin the trip with an early morning pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech and head deep into the High Atlas Mountains.

    Stop for a scenic photo and view at the Tizi n'Tichka pass before continuing to Kasbah Ait Benhaddou
  2. Ait Ben Haddou
    1h
    The Berber fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou is a UNESCO World Heritage landmark and is also known as a set for major Hollywood films such as the Kingdom of Heaven, Lawrence of Arabia, and Gladiator.

    Stop for lunch and cross the river to the Kasbah to explore the village at leisure
  3. Souk Khemis Dades
    10m
    Crossing the rose valley Night in rose valley
Day 2: Dades Valley - Todra Gorges - Merzouga - Sahara Desert
  1. 2h
    After breakfast, head to the majestic Todra Gorges to explore and enjoy a beautiful walk along the valley with local guide through the old kasbah (adobe houses) visiting the canyon
  2. Erfoud
    1h
    Continue through the desert road to Erfoud, the capital of fossils, passing by Tinejdad (Berber villages) and stop for lunch along the way
  3. Merzouga
    1h
    Ride the camel into the Sahara sand dunes (1 hr.) to spend the night in standart nomad tents, have a big feast, dine, dance around a fire to Berber music and gaze at the stars
Day 3: Merzouga - Marrakech
  1. Skoura Ahl El Oust
    1h
    Watch the sunrise in the dunes and have breakfast before setting off on the journey back to Marrakech
  2. Atlas Mountains View
    Pass by
    Pass by the majestic view of the Atlas Mountains and stop for lunch
  3. Marrakech
    30m
    Arrive at Marrakech to drop-off at hotel/riad

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The guide/driver will contact you for your preferred pick up location.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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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