From Marrakech: 3-Day Merzouga Desert Tour

4.9 (32 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
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Duration3 days
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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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Overview

3-Day Merzouga Desert Tour Check-out from Marrakech: dunes and camel ride. This 3-day tour will allow you to explore Southern Sahara and its magnificent kasbahs, experience unforgettable moments in contact with the Berbers, visit the ancient kasbah of Ait-Ben-Haddou and the Todra Gorge, and spend a night in a Berber camp. Highlights of the tour include crossing the High Atlas through the Tizi Ntichka Pass; visiting the legendary UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait-Ben-Haddou; visiting the Todra Gorge and Tinghir Oasis; camel ride in Erg Chebbi to watch the sunrise and sunset; overnight in a Berber camp and sandboarding.

Options

Luxury cump tent

Private room and luxury camp: Private room and luxury camp: First night: Tinghir Inn, Second night: luxury camp tent with bathroom
activity: Camel ride, sandboard included, Quad and Bugy available for rent from the premises.
Duration: 3 days
2 x Breakfast: 2 x Dinner
Service: Services included
Pickup included

3-day tour

Accommodation: Accommodation at an Inn in Tinghir
Duration: 3 days
Transport by air-conditioned minibus
Pickup included

What's included

  • Camel ride at sunset and sunrise (one camel per person)
  • Transportation by air-conditioned minibus (fuel included)
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation at an Inn in Tinghir
  • Entry/Admission - Merzouga Desert
  • Accommodation in a desert camp in Merzouga
  • Sandboard
  • Lunch
  • Local Guide in Kasbah d'Ait Ben Haddou

What to expect

Day 1: Marrakech → Tizi n Tichka → Aït Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Dades → Tinghir
  1. Jemaa el-Fnaa
    30m
    Your driver will pick you up at 8 a.m. near Jemaa el-Fnaa Square. Begin your journey toward Ouarzazate, crossing the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m).
    30 min • Free admission
  2. Tizi n Tichka
    15m
    Stop for photos of panoramic Atlas mountain views before continuing to the famous Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou.
  3. Ait Ben Haddou
    2h
    Explore Morocco’s most iconic fortified Berber village, featured in Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia and Kingdom of Heaven. Cross the shallow river and wander its ancient alleys at your own pace.
  4. 10m
    Quick photo stop at the Atlas Studios viewpoint, known as the “Hollywood of Africa.”
  5. Valley of the Roses
    15m
    Short photo break overlooking the lush Rose Valley, famous for its rose harvest in April and annual
  6. Boumalne Dades
    10m
    Enjoy a panoramic stop for photos of the dramatic Dades Gorges and rock formations.
  7. 8h · Admission ticket included
    Arrive in Tinghir for dinner and overnight stay in a private ensuite room.
Day 2: Tinghir → Todra Gorges → Tinejdad → Erfoud → Merzouga Desert
  1. Merzouga
    1 day
    After Breakfast, Check-out for the Erg Chebbi Desert near Merzouga. Berber villages line the route. We will cross the Todra Gorge, the Tinjdad, Jorf and Erfoud oasis, where we will feel the beginnings of the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet. We will then continue on our way to a Merzouga Inn. After a few moments of relaxation, you will take some of your luggage in a small bag (necessary for the night in the desert) and leave the rest at the Inn. Then we will go on a camel ride for an adventure through the dunes of Erg Chebbi. It will be the perfect opportunity to take beautiful pictures of sunrise and sunset. Arriving at the camp, we will descend from the camels and walk to the highest dunes for a sandboard session and to watch the sunset. We will spend the night in a camp (nomadic Berber tents) to the sound of drums, in the heart of the Sahara
Day 3: Merzouga → Rose Valley → Ouarzazate → High Atlas → Marrakech
  1. El Kelaa M'gouna
    9h
    We will wake you up early in the morning to watch the sunrise over the dunes, then we will return on camelback to Merzouga. After Breakfast and a shower at the campsite, we will take the road back to Marrakech through various Berber regions and villages, to Ouarzazate. From here we will take the same road to Marrakech. Your three-day Desert Group Check-out Tour from Marrakech will end at the end of the afternoon, around 7:30 p.m., with a drop-off at your Inn or nearest access point to your Riad.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

- Pick up from your accommodation or a meeting point in Marrakech.
-Air-conditioned vehicle with driver.
Guide: Authentic support.
End: Back to Check-out Point.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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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