3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1 Itinerary – Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou → Boumalne Dades
7 stops
1
Marrakech
08:00 – 08:30 AM Pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech Vehicle: modern air-conditioned 4×4 or minibus Quick drive to Tizi n’Tichka pass Attraction: Scenic views of the Atlas Mountains.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Tizi n Tichka
08:30 – 11:30 AM Drive through High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass Attractions / Stops: Panoramic views of mountain valleys Berber villages along the way Photo stops (3 × 10 min).
3 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Visit Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou Attractions: Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah Walk through ancient streets Photo spots and movie filming locations (Gladiator, Game of Thrones)
1 hour • Admission ticket included
4
Ait Ben Haddou
12:30 – 01:30 PM Lunch in Aït Ben Haddou Attraction: Local Moroccan cuisine experience
1 hour • Admission ticket free
5
Ouarzazate
01:30 – 04:00 PM Drive to Ouarzazate & through the Valley of Roses to Dades Valley Attractions / Stops: Ouarzazate: “Gateway to the Desert” – short photo stop at Taourirt Kasbah Valley of Roses: scenic stops, rose fields, small villages
2 hours • Admission ticket free
6
Dades Valley Activities
04:00 – 06:00 PM Arrival at Dades Valley Attractions: Dades Gorges viewpoint for sunset photos Optional short walk in the valley
40 minutes • Admission ticket included
7
Dades Valley Activities
06:00 – 08:00 PM Check-in, Dinner & Overnight at a charming riad Attraction: Traditional Moroccan riad experience – rooftop terrace, local decor, dinner Duration: 2 hours
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Day 2 Itinerary – Boumalne Dades → Todra Gorges → Merzouga
7 stops
8
Dades Valley Activities
07:30 – 08:30 AM Breakfast at your riad in Dades Valley Attraction: Traditional Moroccan breakfast – mint tea, bread, local pastries
1 hour • Admission ticket included
9
Todra Gorge
08:30 – 10:00 AM Drive to Todra Gorges Attractions / Stops: Scenic drive through Dades Valley landscapes, Atlas foothills.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
10
Todra Gorge
10:00 – 11:30 AM Visit Todra Gorges Attractions: Towering canyon walls Stunning rock formations and photo spots Short walks along the river at the canyon base
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
11
Merzouga
11:30 AM – 02:00 PM Drive from Todra Gorges to Merzouga Attractions / Stops: Scenic desert landscapes Small villages along the route for photos
2 hours • Admission ticket free
12
Merzouga
02:00 – 03:00 PM Lunch en route or in Merzouga village Attraction: Taste local Berber cuisine
1 hour • Admission ticket free
13
Merzouga
03:00 – 05:30 PM Arrival in Merzouga / Erg Chebbi Desert Attractions: Camel ride across golden dunes Sunset photo opportunity on the sand dunes.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
14
Merzouga
05:30 – 08:00 PM Check-in at Berber desert camp Attractions: Dinner under the stars Traditional Berber music & campfire experience Sleep in desert tents for a magical night.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Day 3 Itinerary – Merzouga → Draa Valley → Marrakech
7 stops
15
Merzouga
05:30 – 07:00 AM Wake up early for desert sunrise in Merzouga Attractions: Sunrise over Erg Chebbi dunes Photography opportunities Peaceful desert morning experience
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
16
Merzouga
07:00 – 08:30 AM Return by camel to Merzouga village Attractions: Camel trek back through the sand dunes Last scenic shots of the desert
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
17
Merzouga
08:30 – 09:30 AM Breakfast at Merzouga camp / local restaurant Attractions: Traditional Moroccan breakfast with desert view
1 hour • Admission ticket free
18
Draa Valley
09:30 AM – 01:30 PM Drive from Merzouga to Draa Valley via Rissani Attractions / Stops: Rissani market (optional stop) Scenic photo stops along Draa Valley palm groves Traditional Berber villages.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
19
Rissani Market
01:30 – 02:30 PM Lunch along the route Attractions: Taste local cuisine, relax before long drive
1 hour • Admission ticket included
20
Atlas Mountains View
02:30 – 08:00 PM Drive back to Marrakech via Ouarzazate and Atlas Mountains Attractions / Stops: Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate (photo stop) Scenic viewpoints along High Atlas Mountains Optional coffee or tea stops
5 minutes • Admission ticket included
21
Marrakech
08:00 PM Arrival in Marrakech End of 3-day desert tour

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• 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
• Specialized infant seats are available

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