3-Day Merzouga Desert Tour from Marrakech

3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

Experience the very best of Morocco on this unforgettable 3-day journey from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert. Travel across the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the famous Tizi n'Tichka Pass, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aït Ben Haddou, discover the dramatic landscapes of the Dades Valley and Todra Gorge, and explore the breathtaking Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga.

Ride a camel across the golden sand dunes at sunset, spend the night in a traditional Sahara desert camp under a sky filled with stars, and enjoy authentic Moroccan hospitality with delicious local cuisine and lively Berber music around the campfire. You'll also stay overnight in the beautiful Dades Valley, making this tour the perfect combination of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and unforgettable desert adventure.

Whether it's your first visit to Morocco or a dream you've always wanted to fulfill, this tour offers iconic landscapes, unique cultural experiences, and memories that will last a lifetime.

What's Included

Professional English/French-speaking driver
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Air-conditioned transportation
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
2 nights accommodation (1 hotel in Dades Valley + 1 desert camp in Merzouga)
Hotel/Riad pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
Camel trekking experience in Erg Chebbi
Fuel and road tolls
Sightseeing stops along the route
Tips

Meeting and pickup

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

Pickup is available from hotels and riads within Marrakech. Please provide your accommodation details when booking. If your riad is located in the old Medina and is inaccessible by vehicle, our driver will arrange the nearest convenient meeting point. Please be ready in your hotel lobby or meeting point at least 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Marrakech – Aït Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley

    6 stops
  • 1
    Marrakech

    Meet your professional driver at your hotel or riad in Marrakech and begin your scenic journey toward the High Atlas Mountains in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Tizi n Tichka

    Cross Morocco's highest mountain pass while enjoying spectacular panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains. Stop for photos and admire the traditional Berber villages scattered across the mountains.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Ait Ben Haddou

    Explore the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aït Ben Haddou, an ancient fortified village known for its stunning kasbahs and as the filming location for many international movies and TV series.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Ouarzazate

    Stop in Ouarzazate, often called the Gateway to the Sahara, where you'll have free time to enjoy lunch and admire the city's famous desert scenery.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Roses Valley

    Travel through the beautiful Valley of the Roses, famous for its fragrant rose fields, traditional kasbahs, and breathtaking mountain landscapes.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Dades Valley Adventures

    Arrive in the spectacular Dades Valley, surrounded by dramatic rock formations and lush oasis landscapes. Check in to your hotel, enjoy dinner, and relax before the next day's adventure.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga Desert Camp

    5 stops
  • 7
    Dades Valley Adventures

    After breakfast at the hotel, leave the beautiful Dades Valley and continue your journey through southern Morocco toward the Sahara Desert.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Todra Gorge

    Visit the spectacular Todra Gorge, famous for its towering limestone cliffs and crystal-clear river. Enjoy free time to walk through the canyon and take memorable photographs.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Merzouga

    Arrive in the desert village of Merzouga, the gateway to the magnificent Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Relax before beginning your unforgettable camel trekking adventure.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Erg Chebbi

    Ride a camel across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes while enjoying the breathtaking Sahara sunset. Continue to your traditional desert camp for a magical evening under the stars.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Merzouga luxury Camel Trekkind & luxury desert Camp.

    Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner, Berber music around the campfire, and an unforgettable overnight stay in a comfortable desert camp surrounded by the dunes.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Merzouga – Alnif – Draa Valley – Marrakech

    6 stops
  • 12
    Merzouga

    Wake up early to witness the breathtaking sunrise over the golden Sahara dunes. After breakfast, return from the desert camp by camel or 4×4 vehicle to Merzouga village.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Alnif

    Travel through the desert landscapes of Alnif, a peaceful town known for its rocky scenery and traditional villages. Enjoy a short break before continuing the journey.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Draa Valley

    Drive through the magnificent Draa Valley, Morocco's longest oasis valley, famous for its thousands of palm trees, ancient kasbahs, and picturesque desert landscapes.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 15
    Ouarzazate

    Stop in Ouarzazate for lunch and a short rest before continuing the return journey across the High Atlas Mountains.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 16
    Tizi n Tichka

    Cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains once more, enjoying panoramic viewpoints and photo stops along one of Morocco's most scenic mountain roads.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 17
    Marrakech

    Arrive back in Marrakech in the evening and enjoy drop-off at your hotel or riad, marking the end of your unforgettable Sahara Desert adventure.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Azdour Morocco Experiences

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

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