3-Day Sahara Desert Trip From Marrakech To Merzouga

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(23 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco

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

Our most popular tour in Morocco is the 3-day shared excursion from Marrakech to the Erg Chabbi desert. Daily, a departure is made. This desert adventure is ideal for those looking to explore deep Morocco and the Moroccan Sahara. The visit is rich in scenery, and you will be busy observing the stunning change of landscapes, from the High Atlas mountains to various valleys and oasis, rocky plateaus, and the breathtaking Merzouga sand dunes. The camel ride at sunset and at night under the stars in your Nomadic camp in the Sahara is the highlight of our three-day Sahara desert tours from Marrakech.

What's Included

Sunset camel ride in Sahara desert
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
Pick up from your Marrakech hotel on the tour day or the closest accessible point to your riad
Tent at a our Sahara desert camp including dinner and breakfast
First night in Dades Valley hotel including dinner and breakfast
Sunrise camel ride in Erg Chebbi
A/C modern minibus
Local Guide to visit the kasbah Ait ben hadou 2 € (optional)
Lunches on the way

Meeting and pickup

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

We need your full details for your pick up and will send you the nearest for the pick up. The pick up it will be in fornt of the Hotel or the nearest accessible point to the Riad in old city. The day before your activity you will receive all the details about the meeting point and the departure time.

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Meeting point
Marrakesh
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Day 1:Marrakech - Tizi -n-Tichka - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - Dades Valley/Gorges

    1 stop
  • 1
    Ouarzazate

    Your shared 3-day desert tour from Marrakech will begin early morning with a drive east from Marrakech past small villages to the High Atlas Mountains. A few stops will be made to take pictures, enjoy the scenery, restrooms, coffee.... Direction the Ttichka pass at 2260m before reaching the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, the fortified village is a UNESCO World Heritage. The village has been used for the filming of films such as: Kingdom of Havent, Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator.... Your local guide awaits you for a comprehensive 1.5 hour tour before heading to your local restaurant for lunch. You will then continue to the Dades Valley passing through Ouarzazate, the oasis of Skoura and Klaa Mgouna which is the capital of the roses valley, famous for its artisanal rose water factories. You will arrive at Boumalen Dades after passing through various fortified kasbahs and the Dades canyon. You will arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon. Accommodation details: Dinner and breakfast

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Day 2: Dades Gorges - Tenghir - Todra Gorges - Tinjdad - Erfoud - Merzouga(Night in desert) :

    1 stop
  • 2
    Merzouga

    After breakfast, our journey today will begin along the route of the 1001 kasbahs to Toudra where you will stop for a walk in the oasis under the shade of the palm trees and continue towards the gorges. After some free time to enjoy the immensity of the huge cliffs and lunch at a local Restaurant, we will continue in the early afternoon to Erfoud, famous for its date market, where we will make a quick stop, then we will continue to Merzouga crossing a rocky desert landscape. Once you arrive at your hotel, feel free to take a dip in the refreshing pool before getting ready to meet your caravan of camels as they take you through the incredible color-changing sand dunes to admire the sunset outside. horizon. After a while enjoying the sand dunes and surrounding landscapes, get ready for a Moroccan dinner served under the stars next to the campfire with Saharan music. Accommodation details: Comfortable Camp: Included in the price of the tour Luxury Camp: With a supplement of 60 Euro

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Day 3: Camel Trekking back to Merzouga - Atlas mountains - Back to Marrakech:

    1 stop
  • 3
    Ait Ben Haddou

    After a sunrise camel trek through the Erg Chebbi dunes, you will arrive at the hotel for breakfast and a quick shower. Your driver will pick you up for the return to Marrakech. After some free time for lunch, we will continue in the afternoon to Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains. Your shared 3-day desert tour will end in Marrakech around 7:00 PM.

    9 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Atlas Desert Expeditions

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Safaris
Eco Tours
Car Tours
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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