3 days dessert tour to Merzouga from Marrakech

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Marrakech, Morocco

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

The 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to the Merzouga dunes includes a camel trek and allows you to explore the southern Sahara, its spectacular Kasbahs, and experience unforgettable moments with the Berbers. Highlights include a visit to the ancient Kasbah at Ait Ben Haddou and the Todra Gorge. You will also have the unique opportunity to sleep in a desert camp under a traditional Berber tent. This tour departs from Marrakech and offers a comprehensive desert experience over three days.

What's Included

Accommodation in the desert camp in Merzouga
Accommodation in a Hotel in Tinghir
Camel ride in the sunset and sunrise ( One Camel each )
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
Lunches and drinks
Local Guide in Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

Meeting and pickup

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

After the reservation confirmation me and my team will be in touch with you to fix the pick up.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    MARRAKECH - TIZI-N - TICHKA - AIT BEN HADDOU - OUARZAZATE -Tinghir

    1 stop
  • 1
    El Kelaa M'gouna

    Pick-up from your accommodation or the nearest location for transport from Marrakech is at 7:00 AM. We will then embark on our journey from Marrakech to Tinghir, passing through the Tizi-n-Tichka Atlas pass. Enjoy expansive views across the mountains and observe the traditional High Atlas Berber villages. Our journey continues to the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, where we will visit the UNESCO World Heritage site. Lunch will be served at Ait Benhaddou. After lunch, we will make a stop at a supermarket in Ouarzazate before continuing to Tinghir via the Rose Valley. Overnight accommodation will be at a hotel in Tinghir, including dinner and breakfast.

    1 day Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Tinghir - TINGHIR -GORGE TODGHA &OASIS - TINEJDAD - ERFOUD - MERZOUGA

    1 stop
  • 2
    Merzouga Desert

    After breakfast, we will depart for the Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Along the way, we'll pass scattered Berber villages and traverse the stunning Todra Gorges and lush oases of Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud, where you'll begin to experience the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet. Upon arrival at a hotel in Merzouga, you'll have a few minutes to relax. We recommend you pack a small bag with essentials for the night in the desert and leave other luggage at the hotel. Then, we will embark on a camel trek across the majestic Erg Chebbi sand dunes—a perfect moment to capture beautiful sunset and sunrise photos. Once at the camp, we will dismount from the camels and climb the highest sand dunes for an exhilarating sandboarding session and to watch the sunset. The evening will be spent in traditional Berber nomad tents, enjoying a night under the stars accompanied by drum music in the heart of the Sahara.

    1 day Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Merzouga - High atlas - Marrakech

    1 stop
  • 3
    El Kelaa M'gouna

    We will wake you up early in the morning to experience the sunrise over the dunes. Afterward, we'll ride the camels back to Merzouga. Once there, you'll have time for breakfast and a shower at the camp. Then, we begin our return journey to Marrakech, passing through diverse areas and various Berber villages until we reach Ouarzazate, where we will take the same route back to Marrakech. Your shared 3-day desert tour from Marrakech will conclude in the late afternoon around 7:30 PM, with a drop-off at your hotel or the nearest accessible point to your riad.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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 Akdid tours

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