3-Day Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert

5.0 (4 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
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Duration3 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience Morocco with the five senses on this 3-day trip that combines culture, adventure and movie landscapes. From the charming bustle of Marrakech to the magical silence of the Merzouga Desert, you’ll pass by historic kasbahs, breathtaking gorges and hidden oases. You will sleep under the stars, ride a camel and explore the best of southern Morocco.

What's included

  • Accompanying guide throughout the route who speaks Spanish.
  • 2 nights Accommodation (1 in Dades and 1 in the desert)
  • Fuel, tolls and all associated expenses.
  • A night in the desert camp (Jaimas).
  • Transportation by Minibus for the whole group with air conditioning.
  • Dinner
  • Typical Berber clothing and dress (for photos only)
  • Hay tattoo.
  • Breakfast
  • Camel ride to reach the heart of the desert (one per person).
  • Special festival of the Berbers in the middle of the desert dunes.
  • Lunch during the tour.
  • International flights.
  • Personal tips and expenses.
  • Drinks of all kinds.

What to expect

Day 1: MARRAKECH - AIT BEN HADDOU - OUARZAZATE - SKOURA - DADES THROATS
  1. Marrakech
    5h
    On the first day, we will meet at (Cafe France) Located in Jamaa Lfna square before 08:00hs. We will leave Marrakech behind to set course for Ouarzazate. Along the way we will cross the amazing landscapes of the Atlas through the incredible port of Tizi n'Tichka, 2,260 meters high. Halfway there we will arrive at the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, set to films like Gladiator or The Kingdom of Heaven. Here you will have two and a half hours of free time to eat and get to know the most amazing fortified city in Morocco. Continuing the route we will arrive in Ouarzazate, where we will stop for half an hour to take pictures of the impressive Kasbah de Taourirt. We return to the Highway of a Thousand Kasbahs towards Skoura, and from here we cross the Rose Valley to finally reach the Dades Valley, where we will stay.
Day 2: VALLEY OF DADES - TODRA GORGES – ERFOUD – RISSANI - MERZOUGA – DESERT ERG CHEBBI
  1. Erg Chebbi
    5h
    After breakfast we will set off on our way to the incredible Todra Gorges to stroll and enjoy the scenery. We will continue on our way to Merzouga and cross the Jorf Palm Tree, popular for being the birthplace of the best dates in the country, and eat before reaching Erfoud, a small town known for fossil fragments. Once in Merzouga possibility to make an extrusion in Quads or buggies for those who want it. We will leave the vehicle to go into the desert on a camel in search of the camp where we will spend the night. Here, in the silence of the Erg Chebbi Desert, we will enjoy one of the most authentic dinners in all of Morocco.
Day 3: MERZOUGA – ALNIF – TINGHIR – KALAAT MGOUNA – UPPER ATLAS - MARRAKECH
  1. Marrakech
    8h
    If there is one unforgettable thing in the Erg Chebbi Desert, it is the dawn. After contemplating this moment, we will have breakfast in the camp and start the day. On the way back to Marrakech we will pass through the Palm Tree of Tafilalet and the village of Rissani, origin of the Alawite dynasty. We will cross the plateaus of Accacia raddiana and the desert of stones to reach Alnif, where we will take the road through the Anti Atlas mountain range passing through Tizi N'tfarkhin. We will continue our way through the village of Tinghir and the Dades Valley. We will arrive at Klaat M'Gouna at noon, where we will stop for lunch and rest before continuing on the way to Marrakech, passing through Ouarzazate and the High Atlas Mountains. We will be back in Marrakech at about 20:30 and end of our services.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Before the route, we ask you to send us a message to confirm your place of accommodation. We will pick you up at a point very close to where you are staying, to facilitate your pickup and ensure a hassle-free experience.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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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