3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour: Camel Rides & Overnights

4.8 (5 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
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Duration3 days
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LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 18 travelers
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Overview

We create unforgettable experiences with flexible stops, cultural encounters, and personalized service along the way. This tour is unique because travelers journey from Marrakech across the High Atlas Mountains, the ancient Kasbah of Ait-Ben-Haddou, and into the dunes of Merzouga in the Morocco Sahara Desert. Guests experience authentic Berber culture, camel rides at sunset, and an overnight in a desert camp under the stars. This tour is perfect for adventure seekers, culture lovers, couples, and families who want an immersive desert experience with a knowledgeable local guide.

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3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour: Camel Rides & Overnights
Deluxe tent Atvs (recommended)

Luxury tents : You'll have a luxury tents with ensuite bathroom
Atvs in the desert : You'll have the option of the atvs on the way back to meet the car
Air conditioned room at the ho
Pickup included

What's included

  • Cozy hotel accommodation at Tinghir or Kelaat Mgouna
  • camel rides, sandboarding experience.
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Air-conditioned minibus with one of our experienced driver-guide
  • lunches and drinks
  • Local Guide in Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
  • tips and gratuities

What to expect

Day 1: MARRAKECH - TIZI-N TICHKA - AIT BEN HADDOU - OUARZAZATE - VALLÉE DU DADES
  1. Marrakech
    30m
    At 8 o'clock in the morning after meeting your driver, you will leave Marrakech from Jamaa El Fnaa squire to reach Ouarzazate crossing the High Atlas Tizi n'Tichka pass (2260m Att).
  2. Tizi n Tichka
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Stop for photography at the top of Atlas mountains Tizi n Tichka, before you continue to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah,
  3. Tizi n Tichka
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Stop for photography at the top of Atlas mountains Tizi n Tichka, before you continue to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah,
  4. Ksar Of Ait-Ben-Haddou
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Ait Ben Haddou is the first major stop today for sightseeing The Berber fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou is a UNESCO listed landmark and is also known as a set for major Hollywood epics, here are a few of movies that used the village for shooting: the Kingdom of Heaven, Lawrence of Arabia, and Gladiator. Cross the river separating the Kasbah from the main road and explore the village at leisure.
  5. Ouarzazate
    10m
    Photography Stope view of Atlas studios.
  6. El Kelaa M'gouna
    15m
    Short break for photography and view of roses valley rose picking begins in April and 3 days festival in the first week in May, cosmetics product made by roses oil are available in the associations
    Short break for coffee and traditional tea
  7. Boumalne Dades
    12m
    Overnight in dades half-board private room,
Day 2: BOUMALNE DADES - TOUDRA GORGES - TINEJDAD - ERFOUD - MERZOUGA
  1. Boumalne Dades
    1h
    In the morning after breakfast, departure to Toudgha gorges
  2. Todra Gorge
    1h · Admission ticket included
    visit the gorges and the grove of Todgha
  3. Erfoud
    15m
    We continue our desert road to Erfoud (the capital of fossils) via Tinejdad (Berber villages). After the continuation of our adventure in the impressive dunes of (Erg Chebbi) Merzouga.
  4. Merzouga
    13m
    We will leave the vehicle for a camel ride in the middle of the dunes. You will spend the night in the nomad tents in the big dunes and enjoy the silence between the stars. Dinner and overnight at the camp
Day 3: MERZOUGA DESERT - ROSES VALLEY - OUARZAZATE - HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS - MARRAKECH
  1. Merzouga
    1h
    After an early breakfast, drive back to the main road, where you will meet your driver, , today we have along drive back to marrakech
  2. El Kelaa M'gouna
    1h
    Kelaat Mgouna roses valley, where you will have a lunch stop.
  3. Ouarzazate
    15m
    Pass by Ouarzazate to the Atlas Mountain
  4. 15m
    we will make a short stop so you can stretch your legs , use bathrom ,
  5. Marrakech
    30m
    At the end of the day we reach your final destination Marrakech, your driver will drop you off in your accommodation, the end of service.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

cafe de fance , one of the most famous cafes located directly in jemaa el-fna square.

End point

cafe de fance , one of the most famous cafes located directly in jemaa el-fna square.

Pickup details

For riads located in the medina, we will arrange a nearby accessible meeting point since vehicless cannot enter the narrow streets .

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • long drives on bumpy desert roads, camel riding
  • remote areas, limited medical access

Cancellation policy

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

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