Marrakesh Morocco's Best: 3-Day's Merzouga Tour Experience

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3 days (approximately)
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What makes this journey unique is the perfect balance between adventure, comfort, and authentic Moroccan culture.
Unlike standard group tours, this experience offers a personalized and flexible route, combining the High Atlas Mountains, UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou, the Dades and Todgha Valleys, and the Sahara Desert of Merzouga — all in one seamless trip.

Travelers enjoy private or small-group transport, comfortable accommodations in hand-selected riads and desert camps, and bilingual driver-guides who share insider stories about Berber life, traditions, and desert history.

The highlight comes as the sun sets over the Erg Chebbi dunes, when you ride your camel to a tranquil desert camp for dinner, live Berber drumming, and stargazing under one of the clearest skies on Earth.

This is more than just a desert tour — it’s a deep cultural journey across Morocco’s most breathtaking landscapes, created for travelers who want authentic connection, local insight, and unforgettable memories.

What's Included

Bottled water during long transfers
Private
Pickup and drop-off from your hotel or riad in Marrakech
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Local assistance during the tour and camp check-in/check-out
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Berber music and campfire experience at the desert camp
Camel rides at sunset and sunrise across the Erg Chebbi dunes
Professional driver-guide fluent in English, French, Arabic, and German
2 nights’ accommodation
Lunches and drinks
Entrance fees to film studios or museums in Ouarzazate (if visited)

Meeting and pickup

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

Travelers will receive pickup confirmation via WhatsApp or email the day before departure. Please be ready in your hotel or riad reception area 30–60 minutes before the tour starts. For riads located inside the Medina, where vehicles cannot reach, pickup will take place at the nearest accessible point—our driver will contact you to confirm the exact location. Look for a driver holding a sign with “Sahara Tour Desert” and your name.

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Meeting point

Meeting Point (for travelers without pickup): Café de France, Jemaa el-Fna Square, Marrakech, Morocco Go to Café de France in Jemaa el-Fna Square and look for your guide or driver holding a “Sahara Tour Desert” sign near the main entrance. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Marrakech → High Atlas Mountains → Aït Ben Haddou → Dades Valley

    4 stops
  • 1
    Marrakech

    Depart from Marrakech in the morning, crossing the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260 m) through the High Atlas Mountains.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Guided or self-guided walk through the kasbah, photos, optional local lunch nearby.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Ouarzazate

    Quick visit or photo stop at Taourirt Kasbah or film studios.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Scenic afternoon drive with short breaks for photos or coffee.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Dades Valley → Todgha Gorges → Merzouga → Erg Chebbi Desert Camp

    5 stops
  • 5

    Enjoy breakfast at your guesthouse before starting the journey south toward the Sahara.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Scenic drive through Tinghir with stops for photos and a short walk between the towering cliffs of Todgha Gorges.

    2 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7

    Cross desert towns and palm groves with a stop for lunch or a mint tea break along the way.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Merzouga

    Freshen up and prepare for the camel caravan.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Merzouga

    Ride your camel across the golden dunes as the sun sets — an unforgettable experience.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Merzouga → Alnif → Ouarzazate → Marrakech

    6 stops
  • 10
    Merzouga

    Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the Sahara — one of the most beautiful moments of the trip.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Merzouga

    Return from the desert camp to the village, enjoying the soft morning light on the dunes.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Merzouga

    Freshen up and enjoy breakfast before beginning the drive back to Marrakech.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Alnif

    Long scenic drive through changing landscapes — desert, oases, and the High Atlas Mountains. Stops for photos, lunch, and rest breaks along the way.

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Tizi n Tichka

    Admire panoramic mountain views and Berber villages during the descent toward Marrakech.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 15
    Marrakech

    Drop-off at your hotel or riad; end of the tour.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Sahara Tour Desert

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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
4WD Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Pack Animal Tours
Shore Excursions
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Cancellation Policy

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

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