3 Days Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour with Camel Ride and Camp

5.0 (7 reviews) Central Morocco, Morocco
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Duration3 days
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LanguagesArabic, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This 3 day Sahara Desert tour combines Morocco’s most famous desert route with authentic local experiences, comfortable transport, camel trekking, overnight desert camp accommodation, and scenic stops through the Atlas Mountains, valleys, kasbahs, and Merzouga dunes.

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Private 3-Day Desert Tour

Luxury Desert Camp
Camel Ride and Sandboarding
Luxury Desert Camp Upgrade
Duration: 3 days
2 Dinners and 2 Breakfasts
Marrakech to Merzouga via Atla
Air-Conditioned Tourist Vehicl
Pickup included

Normal Desert Camp

Pickup included

Luxury Desert Camp

Luxury Desert Camp
Luxury Desert Camp Upgrade
Duration: 3 days
2 Dinners and 2 Breakfasts
Marrakech to Merzouga via Atla
Air-Conditioned Tourist Vehicl
Pickup included

What's included

  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • 1 night accommodation in Dades/Tinghir area
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Sandboarding in the dunes, when available
  • Camel ride in the Sahara Desert
  • Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
  • 1 night accommodation in Merzouga desert camp
  • Professional driver

What to expect

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley
  1. High Atlas Mountains
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Start from Marrakech and cross the scenic High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi n’Tichka road. Enjoy panoramic views, Berber villages, mountain landscapes, and photo stops along the way.
  2. Ait Ben Haddou
    1h 30m
    Visit the famous UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most iconic fortified villages. Walk through its ancient streets and learn about its history, architecture, and film locations.
  3. 1h
    Continue through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses toward Dades Valley, known for its beautiful rock formations, palm groves, and traditional villages.
Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga Desert
  1. Todra Gorge
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Visit the impressive Todra Gorge, famous for its high canyon walls and beautiful walking area. Travelers can enjoy a short walk, take photos, and experience one of Morocco’s most dramatic natural sites.
  2. 2h
    Arrive at the edge of the Sahara Desert in Merzouga and enjoy a camel ride across the golden dunes. Watch the sunset over the sand dunes before reaching the desert camp.
  3. Erg Chebbi
    1h
    Discover the famous Erg Chebbi dunes, one of the most beautiful desert landscapes in Morocco. Enjoy the peaceful Sahara atmosphere, sandboarding when available, and traditional desert camp hospitality.
Day 3: Merzouga Desert – Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
  1. 1h
    Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the Sahara dunes. After breakfast at the camp, return by camel or vehicle to meet the driver and begin the journey back.
  2. Boumalne Dades
    1h
    Travel back through the Dades region and enjoy scenic desert and valley landscapes along the route toward Marrakech.
  3. Atlas Mountains View
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Cross the High Atlas Mountains on the return journey to Marrakech, with panoramic views and photo stops along the way.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup is available from hotels and riads in Marrakech. If your accommodation is inside the Medina and not accessible by vehicle, the driver will contact you before departure to arrange the nearest meeting point. Please be ready at the confirmed pickup point on time.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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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