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Premium 3 Day Merzouga Desert Tour from Marrakech with Camel Ride
Experience the best of Morocco in just 3 days, traveling from Marrakech to the golden dunes of Merzouga. Discover diverse landscapes, fascinating culture, and unforgettable desert experiences along the way.
Journey through the High Atlas Mountains, visit the iconic Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, explore the dramatic Dades Valley and Todra Gorges, and arrive at the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga.
Enjoy an unforgettable camel ride through the Sahara, watch the sunset over the golden dunes, and spend the night in a comfortable luxury desert camp under the stars. With a knowledgeable local driver/guide and comfortable transportation, this tour combines adventure, culture, scenery, and comfort for an authentic Moroccan desert experience.
What's Included
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Complimentary Pickup Service
Start your 3 Days Merzouga Sahara Desert Tour with ease. We offer complimentary pickup from hotels, riads, and Marrakech Airport.
If your accommodation is inside the Medina where vehicles cannot access directly, we will arrange a convenient meeting point at the nearest accessible location to your hotel or riad.
Itinerary
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1Ait Barka
We will pick you up from your accommodation in Marrakech early in the morning and begin our journey toward the stunning Atlas Mountains. After approximately one hour, we’ll stop at a charming mountain café to enjoy tea or coffee, freshen up, and take photos of the beautiful Atlas Mountain scenery.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Tizi n Tichka
After the break, we continue toward Tizi n’Tichka Pass, about 30 minutes away. At 2,260 meters, it is the highest road pass in Morocco, offering breathtaking Atlas Mountain views. Stop for photos and enjoy the fresh mountain air before continuing the journey.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Agouim
After enjoying the views at Tizi n’Tichka Pass, we continue to a local Morocco Argan Oil Workshop. Learn how argan oil is produced and discover its culinary and cosmetic uses before continuing your journey.
16 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Ait Ben Haddou
After visiting the Argan Oil Workshop, we drive approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes to Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its stunning earthen architecture. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then explore the kasbah with a guide and learn about its history, unique design, and appearances in famous films.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5El Kelaa M'gouna
After exploring Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, we drive approximately 2 hours to Kalaat M’Gouna, in the heart of Morocco’s famous Rose Valley. Enjoy a short break at a local café or restaurant for coffee or tea before continuing your Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Tinerhir
After the stop in Kalaat M’Gouna, we drive approximately one hour to your hotel in Tinghir for the night. If you wish, your guide can arrange a quick stop at a local store. Upon arrival, relax and prepare for tomorrow’s Sahara camel trekking adventure.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
7Todra Gorge
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before departing at 7:40 AM. Our first stop is the stunning Todra Gorge, famous for its towering canyon walls and dramatic scenery. Enjoy a peaceful walk along the river, admire the breathtaking rock formations, and take photos before continuing your Private Morocco Desert Tour.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Tinghir
After exploring the magnificent Todgha Gorge, we drive 10 minutes to the Panorama Palms Viewpoint. Enjoy breathtaking views of the lush palm groves and capture memorable photos of this peaceful landscape as part of your 3 Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Tinerhir
From Panorama Palms Viewpoint, continue for around 20 minutes to a convenient stop. Take a short break to use the restroom or pick up drinks and snacks before heading onward toward the Sahara Desert on your 3-Day Sahara Tour from Marrakech.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Melaab
After the convenience stop, we drive about one hour to a traditional Berber Bazaar. Experience Moroccan culture by trying on traditional Berber clothing for photos, enjoying a complimentary henna tattoo, and browsing handcrafted products for unique souvenirs as part of your Morocco desert tour with camel trek.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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After the cultural experience at the Berber Bazaar, we drive about 20 minutes to a local restaurant for lunch. Enjoy authentic Moroccan cuisine, relax, and recharge before continuing your Morocco desert tour with camel trek.
1 hour 5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Erfoud
After lunch, we drive about one hour to a supermarket for a final preparation stop. Pick up bottled water, snacks, or any personal essentials, and use the restroom before heading into the Sahara Desert for your camel trekking adventure.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13
After the supermarket stop, we drive about 20 minutes to the Merzouga Desert. Enjoy a 1-hour camel trek across the golden dunes or take a quick 15-minute drive to the desert camp. At the camp, watch the spectacular Sahara sunset, try sandboarding, and enjoy traditional Berber music and dancing after dinner. Experience an unforgettable night of adventure, relaxation, and Moroccan culture as part of your 3-Day Sahara Tour.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Merzouga
Start your morning with breakfast at the desert camp, enjoying the sunrise over the golden dunes. Then choose your preferred way back: a relaxing camel ride, a 15-minute 4x4 transfer, or an exciting quad bike ride (extra charge).
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15
After meeting your driver again, enjoy a scenic one-hour drive to Touroug village. Take a short break at a local café to stretch, freshen up, use the restroom, and enjoy a warm drink before continuing your 3-Day Morocco Desert Tour.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16El Kelaa M'gouna
After your break in Touroug, continue with a scenic 2.5-hour drive to Kalaat M’Gouna. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy the town’s charming atmosphere, famous for its fragrant rose products and beautiful landscapes, before continuing your 3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
17Ouarzazate
Leave Kalaat M’Gouna after lunch and head toward Ouarzazate, a journey of around 1 hour and 2 minutes. Known as the “Gateway to the Sahara,” Ouarzazate is a great place for a short rest, with time to stretch, use the restroom, and enjoy the scenery before getting back on the road.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
18Tizi n Tichka
From Ouarzazate, travel for approximately 2 hours across the High Atlas Mountains toward Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Stop along the way for a coffee or tea at a local café, take a quick restroom break, and enjoy the impressive mountain scenery before continuing to Marrakech.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
MARRAKECH → TIZI N’TICHKA PASS → AÏT BEN HADDOU → OUARZAZATE → TINGHIR
TINGHIR → TODRA GORGE & OASIS → TINEJDAD → ERFOUD → MERZOUGA
MERZOUGA → OUARZAZATE → HIGH ATLAS → MARRAKECH
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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