From Marrakech: 3-Day Desert Tour to Merzouga with Food and Camel

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Marrakech, Morocco

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

Explore Morocco’s breathtaking landscapes on this 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass, visit the UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou, and travel through the Skoura oasis and Dades Valley.

Enjoy a camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend an unforgettable night under the stars in a Sahara desert camp. Small-group experience limited to 17 travelers for a more comfortable and personal journey.

What's Included

3 traditional lunches (included only with the selected lunch option)
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Breakfast
Live Berber drumming and music at the camp
2 Dinners (vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options available)
1 night at your prefered desert tent in Erg Chebbi (based on the selected option)
Air-conditioned transportation with Onboard Wi-Fi
Dedicated desert tour accompanist (available on-site)
Luggage handling and storage
Driver-guide
Sandboarding
Sunset and sunrise camel rides
1 night hotel stay in an AC room/suite with private bathroom
Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off
2 Breakfasts (vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options available)
Lunches and drinks (unless included with the selected option)
Local guide in Kasbah Ait Ben Hddou

Meeting and pickup

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

Pickup is available from Marrakech hotels and apartments. For historical Medina riads, a nearby accessible meeting point will be arranged by our logistics team.

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Meeting point
Hôtel Tazi

Please wait at the main entrance of Hôtel Tazi. Your driver will meet you there. The exact pickup time, driver contact, and vehicle details will be shared with you the day before your tour.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Marrakech – High Atlas - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate – Kelaa

    4 stops
  • 1

    Cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, passing Berber villages, green valleys, and snow-dusted mountain peaks.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

    Explore the historic mud-brick kasbah, a filming site for Game of Thrones and Gladiator. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

    3 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Ouarzazate

    Drive through Ouarzazate with a brief stop at the film studios, then continue along the scenic Road of 1,001 Kasbahs.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    El Kelaa M'gouna

    Check in at Hotel Kelaa Mgouna and enjoy an included traditional Moroccan dinner.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Kelaat M'Gouna – Todgha Gorges – Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)

    3 stops
  • 5
    Todra Gorge

    Travel to Tinghir and stroll through the palm oasis and Todgha Gorges, with free time to explore. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant before continuing on to Merzouga.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Merzouga

    Enjoy a sunset camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga, with time for photos and sandboarding.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Erg Chebbi

    Reach your desert camp before nightfall. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner under the stars, followed by live Berber drumming around the campfire.

    10 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Merzouga – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

    2 stops
  • 8
    Merzouga

    Climb a nearby dune to watch the Sahara sunrise. Ride your camel back and enjoy breakfast before departure.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Return journey through desert plains, lush valleys, and the Atlas Mountains, with a lunch stop en route. Drop-off at your original pickup point or a preferred location in Marrakech.

    10 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Your exact pickup time and location will be shared via Viator app and WhatsApp the day before departure.
  • Departure at 7 AM on Day 1; return around 8 PM on Day 3. Please be ready 5–10 minutes before pickup.
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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Safaris
Excellent Quality
Adventure Tours
Additional fees
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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