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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
The 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga has been our best seller for years. It is the best desert trip from Marrakech. Our Marrakech to Merzouga 3-day desert safari will allow you to discover the real Morocco Sahara desert. Drive past sand dunes, oases, Kasbahs and rocky desert at the best ease. Enjoy a camel trekking activity in sand dunes and an overnight sleep in your Sahara desert camp in the middle of nowhere.
What's included
Accommodation in Merzouga in an hotel in Dades and desert camp in Merzouga/ Upgrade to a deluxe camp
Pick up and drop off at your hotel / Riad in Marrakech with an air-conditioned vehicle
Dinner
Breakfast
Sunset camel rides in Erg Chebbi.
Lunch
Entrance fees if any
What to expect
Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas mountains – Kasbah Ait Ben Heddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley (6 HOURS)
Marrakech
15m
Your 3 days Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour will start at around 07h30 in the morning from your riad or hotel.
We will start our 3 days Morocco desert tour with a drive to Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou.
High Atlas Mountains
30m
First, we will need to drive through Tizi Ntichka pass and the High Atlas Mountains. Numerous stops will be made along the way.
Ait Ben Haddou
1h
Then, we will visit the UNESCO world heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. This amazing village was also served as a set for various Hollywood blockbusters.
Ouarzazate
1h
We continue to Ouarzazate for lunch ( At leisure ). In the afternoon, we drive to the oasis of Skoura, known for its Kasbah of Amridil, which is worth a visit.
Boumalne Dades
12h
From here we continue our journey via the Valley of the Roses and the village of Kalaa Mgouna. This area of Morocco is famous for its Damascus rose distillation factories. Behind your car window, you will witness some amazing fortified adobe Berber settlements called Ksours.
At the end of the day, we reach our hotel located in Dades Valley.
Dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, drive through the 1001 Kasbahs road to Tinghir. Upon arrival at this marvelous oasis, you can enjoy a walk along Todgha River Banks. Visit Berber Villages and Ksours. Only when you reach the amazing huge cliffs of Todgha canyons, you will realize your morning adventure was really worth it.
Treat yourself to a delicious Berber lunch at leisure in the Gorges before you continue to Merzouga.
Merzouga Desert
12h
Upon arrival at Erg Chebbi, meet your camel caravan and ride your camel over the color changing sand dunes to watch one of the most dramatic sunsets ever. Drive back to your Sahara desert camp where a well deserved Moroccan dinner will be served under the stars next to the campfire while entertained by the local nomads playing their drums, and the nearby dunes exposing a great display of shooting stars and crystal clear constellations.
Overnight at your Sahara desert camp.
Today, get ready for an early Erg Chebbi sunrise camel ride before you meet your guide.
Ouarzazate
2h
Drive back to Marrakech through the Volcanic landscapes of the Anti Atlas Mountains to the village of Nkob. Once in Ouarzazate, feel free to ask your driver to stop at the film Studios if you wish. You can have lunch at leisure in the city center.
High Atlas Mountains
Pass by
Early in the afternoon, continue your drive crossing the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi Ntichka pass.
Marrakech
Pass by
Your Private 3 days desert trip from Marrakech to Merzouga will end at your hotel or riad mid-afternoon.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Please provide the name of your hotel or riad for the pick-up location. If your riad is not accessible by car, the pick-up point will be the parking area near your riad.
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
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.
