3-Day Merzouga Desert Tour from Marrakech

Day 1: Marrakech – Aït Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley

1. Marrakech
   30m
   Meet your professional driver at your hotel or riad in Marrakech and begin your scenic journey toward the High Atlas Mountains in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
2. Tizi n Tichka
   30m
   Cross Morocco's highest mountain pass while enjoying spectacular panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains. Stop for photos and admire the traditional Berber villages scattered across the mountains.
3. Ait Ben Haddou
   1h 30m
   Explore the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aït Ben Haddou, an ancient fortified village known for its stunning kasbahs and as the filming location for many international movies and TV series.
4. Ouarzazate
   1h 30m
   Stop in Ouarzazate, often called the Gateway to the Sahara, where you'll have free time to enjoy lunch and admire the city's famous desert scenery.
5. 30m
   Travel through the beautiful Valley of the Roses, famous for its fragrant rose fields, traditional kasbahs, and breathtaking mountain landscapes.
6. Dades Valley Adventures
   12h
   Arrive in the spectacular Dades Valley, surrounded by dramatic rock formations and lush oasis landscapes. Check in to your hotel, enjoy dinner, and relax before the next day's adventure.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga Desert Camp

1. Dades Valley Adventures
   30m
   After breakfast at the hotel, leave the beautiful Dades Valley and continue your journey through southern Morocco toward the Sahara Desert.
2. Todra Gorge
   1h
   Visit the spectacular Todra Gorge, famous for its towering limestone cliffs and crystal-clear river. Enjoy free time to walk through the canyon and take memorable photographs.
3. Merzouga
   1h
   Arrive in the desert village of Merzouga, the gateway to the magnificent Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Relax before beginning your unforgettable camel trekking adventure.
4. Erg Chebbi
   2h
   Ride a camel across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes while enjoying the breathtaking Sahara sunset. Continue to your traditional desert camp for a magical evening under the stars.
5. Merzouga luxury Camel Trekkind & luxury desert Camp.
   12h
   Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner, Berber music around the campfire, and an unforgettable overnight stay in a comfortable desert camp surrounded by the dunes.

Day 3: Merzouga – Alnif – Draa Valley – Marrakech

1. Merzouga
   2h
   Wake up early to witness the breathtaking sunrise over the golden Sahara dunes. After breakfast, return from the desert camp by camel or 4×4 vehicle to Merzouga village.
2. Alnif
   30m
   Travel through the desert landscapes of Alnif, a peaceful town known for its rocky scenery and traditional villages. Enjoy a short break before continuing the journey.
3. Draa Valley
   45m
   Drive through the magnificent Draa Valley, Morocco's longest oasis valley, famous for its thousands of palm trees, ancient kasbahs, and picturesque desert landscapes.
4. Ouarzazate
   1h
   Stop in Ouarzazate for lunch and a short rest before continuing the return journey across the High Atlas Mountains.
5. Tizi n Tichka
   30m
   Cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains once more, enjoying panoramic viewpoints and photo stops along one of Morocco's most scenic mountain roads.
6. Marrakech
   30m
   Arrive back in Marrakech in the evening and enjoy drop-off at your hotel or riad, marking the end of your unforgettable Sahara Desert adventure.

Pickup details

Pickup is available from hotels and riads within Marrakech. Please provide your accommodation details when booking. If your riad is located in the old Medina and is inaccessible by vehicle, our driver will arrange the nearest convenient meeting point. Please be ready in your hotel lobby or meeting point at least 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels