3 Day Merzouga Desert Adventure From Marrakech With Luxury Camp

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Marrakech, Morocco

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Experience the best of Morocco on a 3 Day Merzouga Desert Adventure From Marrakech Cross the High Atlas Mountains, visit Aït Ben Haddou, explore the Dades Valley and Todra Gorges, then journey into the Sahara at Erg Chebbi, Merzouga. Enjoy a camel ride, spectacular sunset and sunrise, then spend the night in your choice of a Standard or Luxury Desert Camp with dinner and traditional Berber music. Wake up to a beautiful Sahara sunrise before returning to Marrakech.

What's Included

1 night in your chosen desert camp — Standard or Luxury.
Desert photoshoot with traditional Moroccan clothing.
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Experienced English, Spanish-speaking driver/guide.
Private bathroom in the Luxury Camp option.
Sandboarding experience in the Sahara.
Traditional henna experience.
Camel ride through the Erg Chebbi dunes.
1 night in a comfortable hotel.
Comfortable air-conditioned transportation, including fuel.
Tips and personal expenses.
Local guided tour inside Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah.
Lunches and drinks.

Meeting and pickup

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

We make the beginning of your journey easy. On the day of departure, our team will pick you up directly from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. If your accommodation is in a pedestrian-only area or somewhere our vehicle cannot access, we’ll arrange a nearby meeting point that is simple and convenient for you.

To make sure we can reach you without any difficulty, please provide a **valid phone number with your country code and WhatsApp**. The evening before your tour, between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM, our team will message you on WhatsApp with your exact pick-up time and all the details you need for the following morning.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Marrakech - Atlas Mountains - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazat - Dades valley

    1 stop
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    Ait Ben Haddou

    Today after the pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech we will head to the southeast of Morocco, crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass, the spectacular road that connects Marrakech with the southern side of the mountains. Along the way you’ll enjoy beautiful landscapes and traditional Berber villages. We will then arrive at the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, where you will meet a local guide for a visit of this historic village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The kasbah is also well known as a filming location for many famous productions such as Game of Thrones, Gladiator, and The Mummy. After the visit, you can have lunch in Ait Ben Haddou or continue to Ouarzazate, just about 30 minutes away. In the afternoon, we drive through the beautiful landscapes of the south toward the Rose Valley, where you will spend the night.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Todra gorges - Arfoud - Merzouga Desert

    1 stop
  • 2
    Todra Gorge

    Today the experience will be different as we head toward the beautiful Todra Gorge, passing through the scenic Todra Valley, one of the best destinations for climbers and mountain lovers. Enjoy some free time walking along the river, relaxing, and taking pictures between the impressive canyon walls. After the visit, we continue to Tinjdad where you will have lunch. Later, we stop at a local family shop where you can learn about traditional Berber scarves and even try on some Berber outfits. In the afternoon, we drive toward the desert to reach Merzouga Desert, where you will meet your camel caravan and enjoy a camel ride across the golden dunes to the sunset before you get into your desert camp.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Merzouga - Ouarzazat - Marrakech

    1 stop
  • 3
    Ouarzazate

    On the final day, we we will leave the desert of Merzouga after breakfast and begin our journey back to Marrakech after breakfast in your accommodation in the desert. Along the way, we pass through Ouarzazate, often called the gateway to the Sahara, where you may have a short stop for lunch or photos. The journey continues through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains and across the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass, offering beautiful panoramic views and photo opportunities. By late afternoon or evening, we arrive back in Marrakech, marking the end of your unforgettable Sahara desert adventure.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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
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Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
4WD Tours
Safaris
Shore Excursions
Adventure Tours
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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