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

Luggage handling and storage
Driver-guide
Sandboarding
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Breakfast
Live Berber drumming and music at the camp
2 Dinners (vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options available)
Sunset and sunrise camel rides
1 night hotel stay in an AC room/suite with private bathroom
1 night at your prefered desert tent in Erg Chebbi (based on the selected option)
Air-conditioned transportation with Onboard Wi-Fi
Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off
2 Breakfasts (vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options available)
Lunch and Drink
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
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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Excellent Quality
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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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