Marrakech to Merzouga 3-Day Desert Safari

3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

This 3-day Sahara Merzouga Erg Chebbi expedition is a rich three day circuit of southern Morocco, one of the best things to do in and around Marrakech!

What's Included

Camel trek in Erg Chebbi at sunset
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Overnight stay at a desert camp in Erg Chebbi including dinner and breakfast
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Bedding at both accommodations
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
English/French-speaking guide
Transportation by modern, air-conditioned
Access to toilets and showers at both accommodations
Pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech
Overnight stay in Tinghir at Hotel Bougafer 4-star or similar including dinner and breakfast
Tips to driver and any personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

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

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Marrakech-TinghIr

    1 stop
  • 1

    Your 3 day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga will start early in the morning. Depart from Marrakech around 7:30 AM to ait ben haddou through tizi Ntichka pass and the high Atlas Mountains. Many stops will be made along the way. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah ait ben haddou, which was also served as a set for various Hollywood blockbusters. Continue to Ouazazate and Kasbah Taourirte before lunch. In the afternoon, drive to Tinghir via the valley of the roses before you reach your hotel located in Tinghir. Dinner and overnight.

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Tinghir-Merzouga

    1 stop
  • 2
    Merzouga Desert

    your journey will start today with a drive along the road of 1001 Kasbah to Ouasis of Tinghir, where you will deviate to a minor road to todra canyons. After some time at leisure to enjoy the immensity of the hugecliffs, and lunch at a local café , continue early in the afternoon to Rissani , famous for its date market, and being a starting point of the ancient trading caravans crossing the sahara desert to Tomboctou. After a quick stop, continue to Merzouga driving through some rocky desert landscape. Upon arrival at the edge of Erg Chebbi dunes, meet your camel caravan, and ride your camels through the amazing color-changing sand dunes with the sunset in the horizon as a backdrop. Reach your Sahara Desert camp, nestled in the middle of nowhere just before darkness. After some time to admire the sand dunes and the surrounding landscapes, get ready for a Moroccan dinner served under the stars next to a camp fire. Late at night, enjoy berber music with the local hosts playing drums.

    7 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 3

    Merzouga-Marrakech

    1 stop
  • 3
    Marrakech

    After an early breakfast and a camel ride back to the main road, meet your driver and drive back to Ouarzazte. After some time at leisure for lunch, carry on in the afternoon to Marrakech through the high atlas mountains. Your shared 3 day desert tour will end in Marrakech around 7:00 PM.

    7 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Atlas Mountains View

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Cancellation Policy

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

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