3 Day Merzouga Desert Adventure from Marrakech with Camel Trek

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3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered

Journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the Merzouga Desert on this thrilling 3-day adventure from Marrakech. Traverse the majestic High Atlas Mountains and experience the rich Berber culture as you ride camels across the golden dunes. Spend nights in traditional desert camps, enjoying authentic meals under the stars and engaging with local nomadic tribes. This tour offers both adventure and cultural immersion, ensuring unforgettable memories in the heart of the Sahara.

- Tour includes camel rides and desert camp accommodations for a complete Sahara experience.
- Explore the stunning Ait Ben Haddou kasbah and the scenic Draa Valley.
- Enjoy traditional meals and live music around the campfire during your stay.
- Suitable for travelers aged 12 years and older, with a maximum group size of 10 people.

What's Included

Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast

Meeting and pickup

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

Travelers pickup is offered. - Pick-up is available from all Hotels and Riads of Marrakech. - If your Riad is in the medina, the pick-up location will be the nearest accessible place to the Riad.

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Meeting point

Please meet us directly in front of Café de France, one of the most famous and easily recognizable cafés on Jemaa el-Fna square. Our guide will be waiting at the main entrance on the ground floor.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Marrakech → Dades Gorges

    4 stops
  • 1
    Tizi n Tichka

    Scenic drive over the High Atlas with sweeping views, terraced hillsides, and small Berber villages.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Ait Ben Haddou

    Guided walk through the mudbrick ksar and viewpoints used in famous films.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Ouarzazate

    Quick look at the kasbahs and film studios area; coffee or restroom break.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Dades Gorges

    Check in to a local guesthouse. Evening at leisure with dinner available on-site

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Dades Valley → Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)

    3 stops
  • 5
    Todra Gorge

    Easy walk between the towering limestone cliffs; great photo spots.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Erfoud

    Pass By Erfoud & Ziz Oasis, Date palm valleys and desert landscapes as you approach the dunes.

    Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Merzouga

    Meet your camel team (or 4×4 transfer), ride across golden dunes for sunset, try sandboarding (optional), then dinner and Berber music at a desert camp under the stars.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Merzouga → Marrakech

    2 stops
  • 8
    Merzouga

    Sunrise on the Dunes Early wake-up for sunrise, then camel/4×4 back to the village for breakfast and showers.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Pass By: Anti-Atlas & Draa/Ouarzazate Route Return via wide desert plateaus, palm groves, and mountain passes with rest and lunch stops along the way. Finish: Marrakech drop-off in the early evening (traffic and stops dependent).

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Safari Marrakech

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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