3 - Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour

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Marrakech, Morocco

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3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 8 more

Embark on an unforgettable 3 - day adventure from Marrakech to the Merzouga Desert, where the magic of Morocco truly comes alive. This journey takes you from the vibrant streets of Marrakech, across the majestic High Atlas Mountains, to the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert.

Travel through scenic landscapes and ancient Berber villages as you cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, visit the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou (a UNESCO World Heritage site), and explore the cinematic town of Ouarzazate. Continue through the Dades Valley and the spectacular Todgha Gorges, carved by the power of nature.

By sunset, arrive in Merzouga, where your camel awaits to carry you across the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Enjoy a breathtaking sunset over the sands before spending a magical night in a luxury desert camp, complete with traditional music, delicious Moroccan cuisine, and stargazing under the vast Sahara sky.

What's Included

1 night in a desert camp (Merzouga)
Sandboarding (upon request)
Camel trek in Erg Chebbi dunes
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Private or shared air-conditioned transport
1 night in a riad/hotel (Rose valley or Tinghrir)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech
English/English/Spanish-speaking driver-Guide
Lunches & drinks
The Guide of kasbah Ait ben haddou
Personal expenses and tips (option)

Meeting and pickup

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

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    MARRAKESH - TIZI-N TISHKA - AIT BIN HADDOU - OUARZAZATE - DADES VALLEY - TINGHIR

    7 stops
  • 1
    Jemaa 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
  • 2
    Tizi 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 included
  • 3
    Ksar 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 included
  • 4
    Ouarzazate

    Photography Stope view of Atlas studios.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Vallee 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,

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Boumalne Dades

    Short break for coffee and traditional tea,

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Panoramic view in Dades

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    TINGHIR - TUDRA GORGES - TINEJDAD - ERFOUD - MERZOUGA

    3 stops
  • 8
    Discover 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 included
  • 9
    Erfoud

    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
  • 10
    Merzouga 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.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    MERZOUGA DESERT - ROSES VALLEY - OUARZAZATE - HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS - MARRAKECH

    4 stops
  • 11
    El 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
  • 12
    Ouarzazate

    Pass by Ouarzazate to the Atlas Mountain

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Tizi n Tichka

    Pass by Tichka Atlas mountain

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Marrakech

    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

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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Morocco Vibes Travel

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Cancellation Policy

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

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