Shared 3-Day Merzouga Sahara Desert Tour & Camel Trek

4.9
(19 reviews)
Marrakech, Morocco

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

Explore the Atlas Mountains, Aït Ben Haddou, Dades Valley, Todra Gorge and Merzouga on a shared three-day road trip, including a camel trek and desert camp night. Expect substantial driving each day, particularly the return to Marrakech on day 3; return times are estimates, so avoid tight onward connections.

Choose the accommodation category shown in your option: standard shared camp, mid-range private tent or luxury private tent. A private tent does not mean private transport. Confirm bathroom facilities, room-sharing arrangements and any single-occupancy supplement before booking if these are important to you.

Included meals are two breakfasts and two dinners. Lunches on all three days, the optional Aït Ben Haddou local guide and extra activities are paid separately. Bring layers for cold desert nights, sun protection and a small daypack. Medina riads use assigned accessible pickup and return points.

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 only, on days 1, 2 and 3, are paid separately. Two breakfasts and two dinners are included.

Meeting and pickup

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

Pickup begins around 7:00 AM on day 1. Follow the exact assigned pickup time and accessible meeting point rather than assuming every guest uses the same location. Bring your booking confirmation, passport or ID and a small daypack. The return to Marrakech on day 3 involves a long drive; the arrival time is an estimate and may change with traffic, stops and road conditions. Avoid booking a tight onward connection that evening.

For Medina riads, vehicles cannot enter narrow pedestrian streets. Pickup and return are at the assigned accessible meeting point, not the riad door. We will send the assigned time, meeting-point name and Google Maps link through Viator Messages or WhatsApp before departure. Follow the final confirmation, allow enough walking time, arrive 10 minutes early and remain reachable for updates. If confirmation is missing, contact us through Viator Messages.

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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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Cancellation Policy

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

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