3-Day Private Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Dunes

Marrakech, Morocco
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Duration3 days
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LanguagesArabic, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Merzouga desert is the most visited destination in Morocco for Camel trekking and desert camps. To experience the Sahara Desert tour, you have to be ready to take a camel trip that takes approximately 2 hours through wonderful sand dunes at sunset and stay overnight in a Berber tent or in a luxury camp where you will be served rich dinner and amazing musical play with the staff around a blazing fire. To not forget, there is ten hours drive from the Erg Chebbi dunes to Marrakech on the last day, if this would be a hindrance to you we suggest the 4 or 5 days Morocco desert tour to not get tired. This 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga dunes departs Daily from Marrakech.

Options

Superior Package

Superior Option : Private ensuite room in Hotel Riad Bahammou (4 Stars Hotel) & Private Luxury tent with bathroom (Hot shower and Toilet)
Pickup included

Luxury Package

Luxury Option : Private ensuite room in Xaluca Dades (4 Stars Luxury Hotel) & Private Luxury tent with bathroom (Hot shower and Toilet)
Pickup included

What's included

  • English speaking driver & guide during the tour
  • Free time to explore sites such as Ait Benhaddou, Cinema Sets, Taourirt Kasbah ... Etc.
  • Camel Trekking with sunset and sunrise
  • Visiting Ait Benhaddou Kasbah with Guide
  • Spending one night in a Traditional Kasbah at Dades Valley
  • Free airport transfer to your hotel in Marrakech
  • Private transfer in comfortable air conditioned vehicle
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Private Bathroom is available in your tent (hot shower & toilet) In the luxury package only
  • Visiting the cinema studio in Ouarzazate
  • Spending one night in nomad desert camp at Merzouga Dunes with Private Tent
  • Pick up & Drop off at your Marrakech accommodation
  • Beverages & Lunch Expenses
  • Personal Expenses
  • Gratuities (Optional)

What to expect

Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - Dades Valley
  1. Dades Gorges
    6h · Admission ticket included
    Pick up from your Riad or hotel at 7:00 AM. We will cross the High Atlas Mountains through Tizi-N-Tichka to reach the gateway of Sahara, Ouarzazate. On the way, we will visit the Ksar of “Ait Ben Haddou” the world-famous UNESCO world heritage site where many Hollywood movies were shot like “Lawrence of Arabia” and “Jesus of Nazareth”. Your guide will show you around the dried river and the highest hill in the Kasbah for a breath-taking view that will make you dizzy with wonder. Afterward, driving directly to Ouarzazate and crossing the valley of roses and Skoura palm grove to Dades gorges where we will enjoy dinner and spend the night in the hotel.
Day 2: Dades Valley - Todra Gorges - Merzouga Dunes (Erg Chebbi)
  1. 5h
    On the second day of the 3 days Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour, we will have a traditional Moroccan breakfast, depart from the hotel at 8:00 am, drive through the road of 1000 Kasbahs passing by some radiant Berber villages along the way and visit Tineghir with its beautiful palm grove to make our way from there to Todra Gorges. Our next stop will be on the panoramic view of golden dunes in Merzouga Sahara Desert, possible to swim in the swimming pool in your hotel. You will ride camels “two hours in dunes”, watch the beautiful sunset and sleep in Merzouga Desert camp.
Day 3: Erg Chebbi - Tazarine - Agdez - Marrakech
  1. Marrakech
    9h
    On the third day, we will wake up at 5: 30 AM before sunrise to catch the first rays and take a breath of fresh air. After having breakfast in your camp, we will ride camels to meet the driver and make our way to Marrakech crossing Tazarine, the Draa Valley, Agdez and Ouarzazate. We will have lunch in one of the restaurants on the way to finally conclude the 3 days desert trip from Marrakech to Merzouga.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please Wait for your driver/guide in the reception of your Hotel on time

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • 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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