3-Day Luxury Merzouga Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech

5.0 (1 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
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 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Join us on a 3-day journey to Merzouga and the Sahara Desert, with beautiful mountain scenery, historic kasbahs, and unforgettable desert landscapes along the way.

On the way south, we'll cross the High Atlas Mountains and stop at Tizi n'Tichka Pass to enjoy the views. We'll then visit the famous Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah before continuing through the Dades Valley and stopping at the impressive Todra Gorge.

On the second afternoon, we'll reach Merzouga and head into the Erg Chebbi dunes by camel as the sun starts to set. After the ride, relax at a desert camp, enjoy dinner, and spend the night surrounded by the peaceful Sahara.

The next morning, wake up early to catch the sunrise over the dunes before starting the journey back to Marrakech.

It's a great choice if you want to experience the mountains, history, culture, and Sahara Desert of Morocco in one memorable 3-day adventure.

What's included

  • Drop-down in Marrakech
  • This is a public tour
  • 1 Night in Dades Gorges
  • Sandboarding in Merzouga ( whenever it is possible)
  • Pick-up from Marrakech
  • 1 night in Merzouga Sahara in a nomadic camp
  • Camel ride for each person
  • Lunch & Drinks

What to expect

  1. Jemaa el-Fnaa
    20m
    Pickup will be at 07:00 AM from Jemaa el-Fnaa, the main square in Marrakech’s historic medina.
  2. Tizi n Tichka
    15m
    Stop at Tizi n’Tichka to take photos and enjoy panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains. This scenic mountain pass offers breathtaking landscapes, winding roads, and spectacular viewpoints perfect for memorable photo stops.
  3. Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
    2h
    Then continue your journey to Ait Ben Haddou, a spectacular fortified village and UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its traditional earthen architecture and cinematic landscapes.
  4. Ouarzazate
    15m
    Then continue to Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate, where you’ll stop to explore famous movie sets and take photos in one of the largest film studios in the world, known as the “Hollywood of Africa.”
  5. Boumalne Dades
    12h
    Then continue your journey toward Boumalne Dades via one of the most scenic routes in southern Morocco. The drive takes you through changing landscapes, from the cinematic surroundings of Ouarzazate and the arid desert plateaus to the lush palm valleys of Skoura and the famous Valley of Roses.

    As you approach the Dades Valley, the road becomes increasingly dramatic, winding along the edge of steep gorges and offering breathtaking viewpoints over red rock formations, kasbahs, and small Berber villages perched on hillsides. It’s a memorable drive with plenty of photo stops along the way before arriving in Boumalne Dades for your overnight stay.
  6. Todra Gorge
    1h
    From Boumalne Dades, continue your journey toward the spectacular Todra Gorge. The drive takes you through the heart of the Dades Valley, passing traditional Berber villages, palm groves, and striking desert mountain scenery.

    Along the way, you’ll enjoy scenic viewpoints over the rugged Atlas landscapes before reaching Tinghir, where the road follows a lush oasis framed by dramatic cliffs. As you enter Todra Gorge, the towering canyon walls rise up to 300 meters, creating one of Morocco’s most impressive natural sights and a perfect place for a walking stop and photos.
  7. Erfoud
    30m
    Then continue your way from Todra Gorge toward Erfoud, leaving the dramatic canyon landscapes behind as you descend into the desert plains of southeastern Morocco.

    The drive takes you through the green oasis of Tinghir, palm groves, and small Berber villages, before opening up into wide, arid scenery with rocky plateaus and vast desert horizons. As you approach Erfoud, known as the gateway to the Sahara, a fossil-rich terrain that the region is famous for.
    Then continue to Merzouga Sahara.
  8. Erfoud
    30m
    Then continue your way from Todra Gorge toward Erfoud, leaving the dramatic canyon landscapes behind as you descend into the desert plains of southeastern Morocco.

    The drive takes you through the green oasis of Tinghir, palm groves, and small Berber villages, before opening up into wide, arid scenery with rocky plateaus and vast desert horizons. As you approach Erfoud, known as the gateway to the Sahara, a fossil-rich terrain that the region is famous for.
    Then continue to Merzouga Sahara.
  9. Merzouga sahara
    12h
    Once you arrive in Merzouga, you will be asked to leave your unnecessary luggage at the hotel so you can continue light and comfortable into the desert. From there, you’ll head out to the magnificent Erg Chebbi dunes on a traditional camel caravan ride, crossing the golden sands of the Sahara as the sun begins to set over the dunes. overnight in the bivouac in the heart of Merzouga Sahara, with Berber music while dining, around the fire, and an unforgettable night under a clear desert sky full of stars.
  10. Marrakech
    30m
    Depart early in the morning and travel across the vast desert plains, passing through scenic valleys, rocky plateaus, and traditional Berber villages along the route. Enjoy stops along the way for photos and rest breaks as you cross the High Atlas Mountains via the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka pass, before arriving back in Marrakech in the evening.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

As your tour starts from Marrakech, Cafe de france is the most knowing places to meet you, plus you will get notified by a message about the pick up and the meeting points.

End point

Your tour will end at the entrance of Jamaa el fana square.

Pickup details

The trip will start from Tazi Hotel where we will meet all the travelers, then your journey will start

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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