Merzouga Sahara Tour 2 Nights from Marrakech Camel ride & sunset

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Marrakech- Tizi n Tichka- Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou- Ouarzazate- Dades Valley
5 stops
1
Jemaa el-Fnaa
Pickup will be at 07:00 AM from Jemaa el-Fnaa, the main square in Marrakech’s historic medina.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Tizi n Tichka
Stop at Tizi n’Tichka to take photos and enjoy panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains. This scenic mountain pass offers breathtaking landscapes, winding roads, and spectacular viewpoints perfect for memorable photo stops.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
Then continue your journey to Ait Ben Haddou, a spectacular fortified village and UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its traditional earthen architecture and cinematic landscapes.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
4
Ouarzazate
Then continue to Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate, where you’ll stop to explore famous movie sets and take photos in one of the largest film studios in the world, known as the “Hollywood of Africa.”
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Boumalne Dades
Then continue your journey toward Boumalne Dades via one of the most scenic routes in southern Morocco. The drive takes you through changing landscapes, from the cinematic surroundings of Ouarzazate and the arid desert plateaus to the lush palm valleys of Skoura and the famous Valley of Roses. As you approach the Dades Valley, the road becomes increasingly dramatic, winding along the edge of steep gorges and offering breathtaking viewpoints over red rock formations, kasbahs, and small Berber villages perched on hillsides. It’s a memorable drive with plenty of photo stops along the way before arriving in Boumalne Dades for your overnight stay.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Dades Valley - Erfoud- Merzouga Sahara
4 stops
6
Todra Gorge
From Boumalne Dades, continue your journey toward the spectacular Todra Gorge. The drive takes you through the heart of the Dades Valley, passing traditional Berber villages, palm groves, and striking desert mountain scenery. Along the way, you’ll enjoy scenic viewpoints over the rugged Atlas landscapes before reaching Tinghir, where the road follows a lush oasis framed by dramatic cliffs. As you enter Todra Gorge, the towering canyon walls rise up to 300 meters, creating one of Morocco’s most impressive natural sights and a perfect place for a walking stop and photos.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
7
Erfoud
Then continue your way from Todra Gorge toward Erfoud, leaving the dramatic canyon landscapes behind as you descend into the desert plains of southeastern Morocco. The drive takes you through the green oasis of Tinghir, palm groves, and small Berber villages, before opening up into wide, arid scenery with rocky plateaus and vast desert horizons. As you approach Erfoud, known as the gateway to the Sahara, a fossil-rich terrain that the region is famous for. Then continue to Merzouga Sahara.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
Erfoud
Then continue your way from Todra Gorge toward Erfoud, leaving the dramatic canyon landscapes behind as you descend into the desert plains of southeastern Morocco. The drive takes you through the green oasis of Tinghir, palm groves, and small Berber villages, before opening up into wide, arid scenery with rocky plateaus and vast desert horizons. As you approach Erfoud, known as the gateway to the Sahara, a fossil-rich terrain that the region is famous for. Then continue to Merzouga Sahara.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Merzouga sahara
Once you arrive in Merzouga, you will be asked to leave your unnecessary luggage at the hotel so you can continue light and comfortable into the desert. From there, you’ll head out to the magnificent Erg Chebbi dunes on a traditional camel caravan ride, crossing the golden sands of the Sahara as the sun begins to set over the dunes. overnight in the bivouac in the heart of Merzouga Sahara, with Berber music while dining, around the fire, and an unforgettable night under a clear desert sky full of stars.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Merzouga Sahara - Marrakech
1 stop
10
Marrakech
Depart early in the morning and travel across the vast desert plains, passing through scenic valleys, rocky plateaus, and traditional Berber villages along the route. Enjoy stops along the way for photos and rest breaks as you cross the High Atlas Mountains via the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka pass, before arriving back in Marrakech in the evening.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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