3-Day Sahara Desert Tour to Merzouga with Camel Trek

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(19 reviews)
Marrakech, Morocco

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3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Travel from Marrakech to the Merzouga dunes on a 3-day Sahara route designed to show the journey, not only the destination. Cross the Atlas Mountains, visit famous kasbah landscapes, ride camels at sunset, and spend the night in a desert camp under the stars.

What's Included

1 night in Dades Valley hotel + 1 night in Berber desert camp
Modern, air-conditioned Minibus vehicle with professional driver
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Sunset camel trek and sandboarding equipment
Local Guide in Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
Optional extra activities: quad biking and additional camel rides
Lunches on days 1, 2, and 3 are paid separately

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup begins at approximately 7:00 AM from Marrakech hotels and riads. Travelers using the meeting point should wait at the main entrance of Hôtel Tazi, near Jemaa el-Fna, by 7:15 AM. Please bring your booking confirmation, passport or ID, and a small daypack. Return to Marrakech is expected around 6:00 PM on day 3.

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Marrakech → Atlas Mountains → Aït Ben Haddou → Dades Valley

    1 stop
  • 1
    Ait Ben Haddou

    07:00 - Pickup from your Marrakech accommodation 07:30 - Drive through High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka pass (2260m) 10:00 - Photo stop at panoramic viewpoints 11:30 - Guided visit of UNESCO Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou (1.5 hours) 13:00 - Lunch at local restaurant in Ouarzazate (own expense) 14:30 - Drive through Rose Valley and Skoura Oasis 17:00 - Arrive at Dades Valley hotel, check-in 19:30 - Dinner at hotel (included) Overnight: Hotel in Dades Valley

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga → Camel Trek → Desert Camp

    1 stop
  • 2
    Todra Gorge

    08:00 - Breakfast at hotel (included) 09:00 - Drive to Todra Gorge (45 min) 09:45 - Walk through the 300m gorge, photo opportunities (1 hour) 11:00 - Continue to Merzouga via Erfoud and Rissani 13:00 - Lunch in Merzouga (own expense) 15:00 - Arrive at desert camp, welcome tea 17:00 - Camel trek into Erg Chebbi dunes (1.5 hours) 18:30 - Sunset viewing from dunes 19:30 - Traditional Berber dinner at camp (included) 21:00 - Berber music around campfire, stargazing Overnight: Desert camp in Berber tents

    1 day • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Merzouga → Atlas Mountains → Marrakech

    1 stop
  • 3
    High Atlas Mountains

    05:30 - Optional sunrise camel ride (30 min) 07:00 - Breakfast at camp (included) 08:00 - Depart Merzouga 12:00 - Lunch stop in Ouarzazate (own expense) 13:00 - Continue via Tizi n'Tichka pass 16:00 - Photo stops in Atlas Mountains 18:00 - Arrive back in Marrakech, drop-off at your accommodation

    1 day • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Morocco Mosaic Tours

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Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Safaris
Excellent Quality
Adventure Tours
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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