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Our 3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour stands out because it combines authentic Sahara adventure with comfort, organization, and personal attention. From crossing the High Atlas Mountains and visiting the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou to walking through Todra Gorge and riding camels at sunset in the Erg Chebbi dunes, every stop is carefully planned to balance scenic beauty, culture, and adventure without feeling rushed. We operate in comfortable air-conditioned vehicles with experienced English-speaking driver-guides, small group sizes for a more enjoyable journey, and a well-located desert camp experience under the stars with traditional Berber music in the evening. For added flexibility, guests who prefer not to ride camels can transfer to the camp by 4x4 at no extra cost, and optional quad biking is available for extra excitement. This tour is designed to deliver a genuine Sahara experience while ensuring comfort, reliability, and smooth logistics from pickup to drop-off.
What's Included
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is available from all hotels and riads in Marrakech.
If your accommodation is accessible by car, pickup will be directly from your hotel entrance. For riads located inside the Medina where vehicle access is limited, a nearby meeting point within walking distance will be arranged and shared with you one day before departure.
Pickup time is between 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM (exact time will be confirmed the evening before the tour via WhatsApp or email).
Please ensure your contact details are correct at the time of booking so we can send your pickup confirmation and driver details.
If you are arriving by flight the same day, airport pickup can also be arranged upon request.
Itinerary
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1Jemaa el-Fnaa
At 8 o'clock in the morning after meeting your driver, you will leave Marrakech from Jamaa El Fnaa squire to reach Ouarzazate crossing the High Atlas Tizi n'Tichka pass (2260m Att).
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Tizi n Tichka
Stop for photography at the top of Atlas mountains Tizi n Tichka, before you continue to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah,
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
Ait Ben Haddou is the first major stop today for sightseeing The Berber fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou is a UNESCO listed landmark and is also known as a set for major Hollywood epics, here are a few of movies that used the village for shooting: the Kingdom of Heaven, Lawrence of Arabia, and Gladiator. Cross the river separating the Kasbah from the main road and explore the village at leisure.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Ouarzazate
Photography Stope view of Atlas studios.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Vallee Des Roses
Short break for photography and view of roses valley rose picking begins in April and 3 days festival in the first week in May, cosmetics product made by roses oil are available in the associations,
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Vallee Des Roses
Short break for coffee and traditional tea,
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7
Panoramic view in Dades
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Tinghir
Overnight in Tinghir half-board private room,
12 hours • Admission ticket included -
9Discover Todra Gorge with Locals - Tourist Information & Experience Center
In the morning after breakfast, departure to visit the gorges and the grove of Todgha
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
10Erfoud
We continue our desert road to Erfoud (the capital of fossils) via Tinejdad (Berber villages). After the continuation of our adventure in the impressive dunes of (Erg Chebbi) Merzouga.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Merzouga Desert
We will leave the vehicle for a camel ride in the middle of the dunes. You will spend the night in the nomad tents in the big dunes and enjoy the silence between the stars. Dinner and overnight at the bivouac.
13 hours • Admission ticket included -
12El Kelaa M'gouna
After an early breakfast, drive back to the main road, where you will meet your driver, and to Kelaat Mgouna roses valley, where you will have a lunch stop.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
13Ouarzazate
Pass by Ouarzazate to the Atlas Mountain
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Tizi n Tichka
Pass by Tichka Atlas mountain
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Marrakech
At the end of the day we reach our final destination Marrakech, your driver will drop you off in your accommodation, the end of service.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
MARRAKECH - TIZI-N TICHKA - AIT BEN HADDOU - OUARZAZATE - DADES VALLEY - TINGHIR
TINGHIR - TOUDRA GORGES - TINEJDAD - ERFOUD - MERZOUGA
MERZOUGA DESERT - ROSES VALLEY - OUARZAZATE - HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS - MARRAKECH
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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