3 Days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

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(57 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco

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3 days (approximately)
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Travel from Marrakech to Merzouga in 3 days for a unique desert experience. Discover the excitement of Marrakech, cross the High Atlas mountains, then dive into the dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga. Enjoy a sunset camel tour, sleep under the stars in a Berber camp, and experience the essence of the Moroccan desert. An unforgettable adventure between culture, tradition and spectacular landscapes
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from €200.00 per adult (price varies according to group size)

What's Included

Camel ride in Merzouga
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
A night in a hotel in the Gorges de Dades
A night in a nomadic tent in the desert
Lunches and drinks
Kasbah Tips and gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

We start our 3 days from Marrakech to Merzouga by picking you up from the airport, hotel or riad of your choice.

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Meeting point

To find Koutoubia in Marrakech, start from Jemaa el-Fna Square and head southwest along Rue Moulay Rachid. Continue to the Koutoubia gardens, then follow them west to arrive in front of the mosque.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Marrakech-High Atlas Mountain-Ouarzazate-Dadès Valley

    1 stop
  • 1
    Dades Gorges

    We start our 3 days from Marrakech to Merzouga by picking you up from the airport, hotel or riad of your choice. We will take breaks along the road to admire the breathtaking landscape that awaits us across the High Atlas Mountains. Additionally, we will cross the Tizi n Tichka, a mountain pass. Its highest point can reach up to 2260 meters, so buckle up. Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, located less than 30 kilometers from Ouarzazate, will be our first destination. It is the most prestigious site in the south. The Kasbah is a typical southern house dating from the 17th century and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After exploring this village, we will travel to Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of Africa. The next stop is Kalaat Mgouna, also known as the Pink City, which is famous for its flowers and the annual beauty pageant stages. Night in Dades.

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Valley of Dadès-Gorges du Dadès-Tinghir-Merzouga

    1 stop
  • 2
    Merzouga Desert

    The second day of our 3 day trip from Marrakech to Merzouga. After breakfast, we set off on an adventure into the Todra gorges, where many climbers come to indulge in their favorite activity. After hiking through the Todra Gorge, we continue the journey along the ancient Bedouin trade routes that run along the Middle Atlas, passing a number of fortified communities with stunning pre-Saharan architecture. The magnificent dunes of Merzouga mark the beginning of the enormous Sahara Desert. We leave our car and ride camels for an hour and a half through the desert to a Berber camp, where we watch the sunset and sleep in Berber tents by starlight. After dinner, we gather around the fire to enjoy the desert night while listening to traditional Berber drums.

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Merzouga - Alnif - Nkoub - Ourzazate - Marrakech

    1 stop
  • 3
    Marrakech

    The next morning, wake up and enjoy a delicious breakfast meal while admiring the beautiful sunrise. Then you will reach Marrakech by another road, passing through Alnif, Tazarine, Nkoub and Agdez, then you will continue towards Ouarzazate and take the Tizi n'Tichka through the High Atlas mountains. Arrival late afternoon in Marrakech. Our 3 days from Marrakech to Merzouga ends here.

    9 hours • Admission ticket free

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
Supplied by Atlas Trips Tours

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Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
4WD Tours
Excellent Quality
Adventure Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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