3-Day Desert Tour Marrakech to Merzouga : Camel Trek & Stargazing

Duration3 days

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 17 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. Discover the iconic UNESCO Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, explore the High Atlas Mountains, and admire a breathtaking Sahara sunrise and sunset. Choose between a shared small-group or private tour, with the option of a standard desert camp with comfortable beds or an upgrade to a luxury camp.

* Ride camels through the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and witness a breathtaking sunset over the Sahara Desert.

* Spend an unforgettable night under the stars in a desert camp, with the choice between standard comfort (with real beds) or a luxury upgrade.

* Immerse yourself in the rich history and movie-set magic of the iconic Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou.

* Explore the winding roads of the High Atlas Mountains and marvel at their spectacular, breathtaking beauty.

* Wake up in the quiet of the desert to witness a magical sunrise over the vast, glowing dunes of Merzouga.

Options

Private Desert Tour

Luxury Camp & Luxury Riad:: First night at Dades Valley Luxury Riad , Second night at luxury camp tent with private bathroom and Air conditioning
Activities Included: : Experience a 1-hour camel ride. - Try your hand at sandboarding.
private
Duration: 3 days
2 dinners, 2 breakfasts
Marrakech to Merzouga & Back
transport VIP : : Comfortable air conditioning vehicle ( Minivan) with an experienced driver.
Pickup included
Pickup included

Luxury Camp A/C Tent

Private room accommodation and: First night: Private room at hotel in Dades Valley or Tinghir with en-suite facilities. Second night: Luxury desert camp tent
Activites: Camel trekking and sandboarding included. ATV quad bikes and buggies available to rent from local providers in the Merzouga d
Duration: 3 days
2 Breakfasts - 2 Diners
Marrakech - Merzouga
Pickup included

Standard camp tent

Private room and standard camp: First night: Private room at hotel in Tinghir with en-suite facilities. Second night: Standard desert camp tent with shared b
Activity: Camel trek and sandboarding included. ATV quad bikes and buggies available to rent from local providers in the desert dunes a
Basic
Duration: 3 days
2 x Dinner - 2 x Breakfast
Conformable Minivan: Comfortable air-conditioned minivan with ample luggage space
Pickup included
Pickup included

What's included

Camel trek
Sandboarding
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local guide (in todra corges )
Hotel pickup & drop-off
Professional driver/guide

Lunches and drinks
Entrance fees ( Ait Benhadou 2 € )

What to expect

Day 1: MARRAKECH - TIZI-N TICHKA - AIT BEN HADDOU - OUARZAZATE - DADES VALLEY - TINGHIR

Tizi n Tichka
15m

Depart early in the morning with pickup from your Marrakech hotel or meeting point in Jemaa el-Fna Square. Travel east through traditional Moroccan villages as you approach the High Atlas Mountains. Cross the scenic Tizi n'Tichka pass, the highest mountain pass in North Africa at 2,260 meters elevation. Enjoy multiple photo stops along the winding mountain road to capture panoramic views of Berber villages, terraced valleys, and snow-capped peaks. Take breaks to stretch your legs and enjoy refreshments while admiring the dramatic Atlas Mountain scenery.
Ait Ben Haddou
1h

Stop at Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous fortified Berber kasbah. Explore this ancient village for approximately 2.5 hours and discover filming locations from Hollywood movies including Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and Kingdom of Heaven. Optional local guide available at additional cost. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (own expense) before continuing through Ouarzazate, known as the "Gateway to the Sahara Desert," and traveling onwards to Tinghir through the Valley of Roses and the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs.
Ouarzazate
10m

Make a photo stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate, Morocco's cinema capital and filmmaking hub. Continue your journey through the scenic Valley of Roses (Kelaat M'Gouna), famous for its rose cultivation and annual Rose Festival. Drive along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing traditional fortified villages and palm groves.
Valley of the Roses
15m

Stop for photos in the Valley of Roses, known for its traditional rose cultivation and cosmetics production. Rose picking season runs from April through May, with the annual Rose Festival celebrated during the first week of May. Visit local cooperatives to see rose oil products and cosmetics made from Damask roses. Enjoy traditional Moroccan tea infused with rose petals.
Boumalne Dades
12h

Arrive at your hotel in Dades Valley in the late afternoon. Enjoy dinner at the hotel featuring traditional Moroccan cuisine. Overnight accommodation in a private room with en-suite facilities.

Day 2: TINGHIR - TOUDRA GORGES - TINEJDAD - ERFOUD - MERZOUGA

Todra Gorge
1h · Admission ticket included

After breakfast, depart along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs towards Tinghir. Explore the Todra Gorge, one of Morocco's most spectacular natural canyons, with towering limestone cliffs reaching up to 300 meters high. Walk through the narrow gorge and admire the dramatic orange rock formations. Stroll through the palm-filled Todra Oasis and discover traditional irrigation systems used by local Berber communities.
1h

Continue your journey towards Merzouga with a lunch stop at a local restaurant (own expense). Visit a traditional Berber family home where you can try on authentic Berber clothing for photos, get henna tattoos (optional), and purchase traditional scarves and turbans for your desert experience and camel trek photography.
Merzouga Desert
13h · Admission ticket included

Arrive in Merzouga in the late afternoon and prepare a small overnight bag for your desert camp experience. Begin your camel trek across the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, the highest dunes in Morocco reaching up to 150 meters. Ride camels through the golden Sahara Desert to reach your traditional Berber camp before sunset. Climb the towering dunes to watch the sunset over the desert landscape. Spend the night in a traditional nomad tent at the desert camp. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner followed by Berber drum music around the campfire under the stars. Experience stargazing in the clear desert sky with views of the Milky Way and constellations.

Day 3: Merzouga - Rissani- Alnif - Saghro mountains - Marrakechakech

El Kelaa M'gouna
1h

Wake early for an optional sunrise walk on the Erg Chebbi dunes before breakfast at the desert camp. Ride camels back to Merzouga village and meet your driver to begin the return journey to Marrakech. Pass through Rissani, a historic town known as the birthplace of Morocco's Alaouite dynasty and former capital of the Tafilalt region. Stop for lunch in the Valley of Roses (own expense). Travel back through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka pass with scenic mountain views. Arrive at your Marrakech hotel or riad in the early evening, concluding your 3-day Sahara Desert tour.
Atlas Mountains View
15m

Wake early for an optional sunrise walk on the Erg Chebbi dunes before breakfast at the desert camp. Ride camels back to Merzouga village and meet your driver to begin the return journey to Marrakech. Pass through Rissani, a historic town known as the birthplace of Morocco's Alaouite dynasty and former capital of the Tafilalt region. Make rest stops along the route for refreshments and restroom breaks as needed. Stop for lunch in the Valley of Roses (own expense). Travel back through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka pass with scenic mountain views. Arrive at your Marrakech hotel or riad in the early evening, concluding your 3-day Sahara Desert tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We provide hotel pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech at the start of the tour and drop-off at your hotel in Marrakech at the end of the 3-day tour.

Meeting point

Meeting point: In front of Café de France, located on Jemaa el-Fna Square in the Medina of Marrakech.

End point

We provide hotel pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech at the start of the tour and drop-off at your hotel in Marrakech at the end of the 3-day tour.

End point

Meeting point: In front of Café de France, located on Jemaa el-Fna Square in the Medina of Marrakech.

Pickup details

You will receive a WhatsApp message one day before the tour to confirm your exact pickup time and meeting point in Marrakech.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
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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