From Marrakech 3 Day Sahara Desert Trip to Merzouga

5.0 (1 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco
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Duration3 days
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LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

3-day desert tour from Marrakech to the dunes of Merzouga and a camel ride, including: A 3-day desert tour in Merzouga starting from Marrakech will allow you to explore the southern Sahara and its magnificent kasbahs and spend unforgettable moments with the Berbers, as well as visit the old kasbah in Ait Ben Haddou and the Todra Gorge, and spend the night in a desert camp under a Berber tent.

Options

Premium Desert Tour

Luxury Hotel & Royal Camp
ATV & Sand board & Camel treck
Premium
Duration: 3 days
2 Breakfast - 2 Dinner
Private A/C Minivan or 4/4
Pickup included

Standard Desert Camp

Accommodations: Private room and standard camp: First night: Hotel in the Rose Village. Second night: Standard camp tent with shared bathroom
Additional Tour/Activity: Camel riding/sandboarding: ATV Quad and Buggy are available to rent in the desert dunes with the locals
Duration: 3 days
2 breakfast/dinners
Comfortable A/C Minibus
Pickup included

Deluxe Camp Tent (Recommended)

Accommodations: Private room and deluxe camp: First night: Hotel in Tinghir. Second night: Deluxe camp tent with private bathroom
Additional Tour/Activity: Camel Ride/Sand Boarding: ATV Quad and Buggy are available to rent in the desert dunes with the locals
LUX
Duration: 3 days
2 breakfast/dinners
Fez to Marrakech
Comfortable vehicle: Comfortable A/C Minibus with enough space for your luggage

Pickup included

What's included

  • Accommodation in the desert camp in Merzouga
  • Accommodation in a Hotel in Boumalne Dades
  • Camel ride in the sunset and sunrise ( One Camel each )
  • Transport by air-conditioned Minibus (fuel included).
  • Dinner (Optional[2])
  • Breakfast (Optional[2])
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Local Guide in Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

What to expect

Day 1: MARRAKECH - TIZI-N - TICHKA - AIT BEN HADDOU - OUARZAZATE -Tinghir
  1. El Kelaa M'gouna
    1 day
    We will pick you up from your accommodation or the nearest location in Marrakech at 7:00 a.m. Then we will begin our journey from Marrakech to Tinghir via the Tizi n'Tichka Atlantic Pass, with far-reaching views across the mountains to the traditional Berber villages of the High Atlas. We will then continue to the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou. You will have lunch in Aït Ben Haddou, and after lunch, we will stop at a supermarket in Ouarzazate, then continue our journey to Tinghir via the Valley of Roses, spending the night in a hotel with dinner and breakfast included.
Day 2: Tinghir - TINGHIR -GORGE TODGHA &OASIS - TINEJDAD - ERFOUD - MERZOUGA
  1. 1 day
    After breakfast, we will depart for the Erg Chebbi Desert in Merzouga. Berber villages dot the road, and we will pass through the Todra Gorge, an oasis, Tindgad, Jorf, and Erfoud, where we will experience the beginning of the Tafilalet desert oasis. We will then continue on our way to a hotel in Merzouga. After relaxing for a few minutes, you will take some of your belongings in a small bag (necessary for spending the night in the desert) and leave the rest at the hotel. Then we will ride camels on an adventure through the dunes of Erg Chebbi, which is a great opportunity to take beautiful photos of the sunset and sunrise. When we arrive at the camp, we will leave the camels and walk to the top of the sand dunes to sandboard and watch the sunset. We will spend the night in a camp (Berber tents) with drum music in the middle of the desert.
Day 3: Merzouga - High atlas - Marrakech
  1. El Kelaa M'gouna
    Pass by
    We will wake you up early in the morning to watch the sunrise over the sand dunes, then ride camels to Merzouga. After breakfast and a shower at the camp, we will begin our journey back to Marrakech through different regions and Berber villages, until we reach Ouarzazate, where we will take the same route back to Marrakech. Your 3-day shared desert tour from Marrakech will end in the late afternoon around 7:30 p.m., with drop-off at your hotel or the closest accessible point from your riad.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We can meet and greet travelers at the airport or their hotel.

Additional information

  • 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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