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Travel from Marrakech to Merzouga on a 3-day shared Sahara desert tour combining mountain scenery, historic kasbahs and a camel trek at Erg Chebbi. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka, visit Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, and continue through the Valley of Roses to an overnight stay in Tinghir. On day two, explore Todra Gorge before heading to Merzouga for a camel ride and a night in a desert camp. Choose the standard room and tent option or the luxury desert tent option when booking; accommodation depends on your selection. Return to Marrakech on day three. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, a professional driver, two breakfasts and two dinners are included. Lunches, drinks, tips and personal expenses are extra. This itinerary covers long distances, including a long return drive on the final day.
What's Included
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is available from accommodations within the Marrakech pickup area. Please provide your hotel or riad name and full address when booking. For riads in the pedestrian streets of the old Medina, pickup is arranged at the nearest point accessible to vehicles. Please contact our team before departure to confirm your exact pickup time and location. Travelers who do not require pickup can meet at Jemaa el-Fna; confirm the precise meeting spot with our team in advance. This three-day tour returns to Marrakech on the final day.
The meeting point is Jemaa el-Fna square in Marrakech. Please contact our team before departure to confirm the precise meeting spot within the square and the meeting time.
Itinerary
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1Tizi n Tichka
Drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the famous Tizi n’Tichka pass with scenic stops for photos.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most famous kasbahs and a filming location for many movies.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Taourirt Kasbah
Visit the historic Taourirt Kasbah, one of the most impressive kasbahs in southern Morocco. This former residence of the powerful Glaoui family showcases traditional Moroccan architecture with its maze of rooms, towers, and decorative clay walls. Enjoy a short visit to explore the kasbah and learn about its history.
12 hours • Admission ticket included -
4Vallee Des Roses
Enjoy a short stop in the beautiful Valley of Roses, famous for its fragrant rose fields and traditional Berber villages. This area is known for producing rose water and cosmetic products. Take time to stretch, enjoy the scenery, and capture photos of the stunning landscapes.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Tinerhir
Arrive in Tinghir, a charming town surrounded by palm groves and dramatic mountains. After a long day of travel through the Atlas Mountains and desert landscapes, relax and enjoy dinner before spending the night in a comfortable hotel.
12 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Todra Gorge
Walk through the dramatic canyon cliffs rising up to 300 meters.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
7Fossiles d'Erfoud
Stop in Erfoud, famous for fossils and date palm oases.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
8Merzouga Desert
Arrive at the Sahara Desert and prepare for a camel trek.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
9Merzouga Desert
Ride camels across the golden dunes at sunset to reach your desert camp.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
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Early morning to watch the sunrise over the Sahara dunes.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Roses Valley
Enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful Valley of Roses and Dades Valley, known for its stunning landscapes, palm groves, and traditional Berber villages.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Atlas Mountains View (Pass by)
Travel through the High Atlas Mountains, passing dramatic landscapes and panoramic viewpoints along the famous Tizi n’Tichka pass.
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Marrakech (Pass by)
Continue the journey back through the Atlas Mountains and arrive in Marrakech in the evening, where the tour ends.
Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Valley of Roses – Tinghir
Tinghir – Todra Gorge – Erfoud – Merzouga
Merzouga – Ouarzazate – Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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