3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
Duration3 Days - 2 Nights
Group Size1-40 People
Tour TypeTours from Marrakech
DifficultyEasy
Why go?
Discover the magic of southern Morocco with this 3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga and back. This private desert trip takes you across the High Atlas Mountains, ancient kasbahs, beautiful valleys, dramatic gorges, and the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert.
During this journey, you will visit Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, and Merzouga Desert. Enjoy a camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes, spend a magical night in a Sahara Desert camp, and experience the beauty of Morocco’s desert landscapes before returning to Marrakech.
Tour Highlights
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains through Tizi n’Tichka pass
- Visit the famous kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.
- Discover Ouarzazate, the gateway to the Sahara Desert.
- Admire the landscapes of Dades Valley and Todra Gorge.
- Experience a camel trek in the Merzouga Sahara Desert.
- Spend one night in a desert camp under the stars.
- Enjoy sunrise over the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi.
- Travel through Berber villages, palm groves, and scenic desert roads.
Tour Plan
01
Your 3 days desert tour from Marrakech begins with a morning pickup from your hotel or riad. Cross the High Atlas Mountains through the scenic Tizi n’Tichka pass and enjoy beautiful views of Berber villages and mountain landscapes. Visit the famous kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, then continue through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses before arriving in Dades Valley for dinner and overnight stay.
02
After breakfast, travel through Dades Valley toward Todra Gorge, known for its impressive cliffs and beautiful canyon views. Enjoy time to walk and take photos before continuing through desert towns and palm groves toward Merzouga. In the afternoon, ride camels across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and enjoy sunset in the Sahara Desert before spending the night in a desert camp.
03
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the Sahara dunes, then enjoy breakfast at the camp. After leaving Merzouga, travel back through the desert landscapes, valleys, and Berber villages toward Ouarzazate. Continue across the High Atlas Mountains and arrive in Marrakech in the evening, marking the end of your 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga.
Included/Exclude
Cost Includes
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or riad in Marrakech.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver for 3 days.
- 2 nights of accommodation: 1 night in Dades Valley and 1 night in a Merzouga desert camp.
- Daily breakfast, and dinner at the desert camp and in Dades Valley.
- Camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset.
- Visit of the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and Todra Gorge.
Cost Excludes
- International flights to and from Morocco.
- Lunches and drinks.
- Entrance fees to monuments, museums and historical sites.
- Tips for drivers, guides and camp staff.
- Travel insurance and personal expenses.
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary (quad biking, sandboarding...).
