🌍 3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

Discover the magic of southern Morocco on a journey through the High Atlas Mountains, lush valleys, ancient kasbahs, and the golden dunes of Merzouga. This 3-day tour offers a complete desert experience with camel trekking, Berber camps, and breathtaking landscapes.

📅 Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley

  • Departure from Marrakech at 8:00 AM

  • Drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260 m)

  • Stop to visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

  • Continue through Ouarzazate, the gateway to the desert

  • Pass by the Valley of Roses and Skoura oasis

  • Arrive in Dades Valley in the afternoon

  • Dinner and overnight stay at a local hotel

📅 Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Desert

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • Short drive to the stunning Todra Gorges

  • Continue to Erfoud and Rissani, near the desert

  • Arrive in Merzouga before sunset

  • Start your camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes

  • Watch the sunset on top of the dunes

  • Arrive at the desert camp, enjoy mint tea

  • Dinner and live music around the campfire

  • Sleep in a comfortable Berber tent under the stars

📅 Day 3: Merzouga – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

  • Early wake-up to admire the sunrise over the dunes

  • Camel ride back to Merzouga village

  • Breakfast and time to freshen up

  • Start the return journey to Marrakech

  • Scenic drive through the Atlas Mountains

  • Arrival in Marrakech around 7:00–8:00 PM

What’s included:

  • Transport in air-conditioned 4x4 or minibus

  • English/French-speaking driver-guide

  • 1 night in a hotel in Dades Valley (dinner & breakfast)

  • 1 night in a Berber desert camp (dinner & breakfast)

  • Camel rides at sunset & sunrise

  • Berber music at the camp

Not included:

  • Lunches

  • Drinks & personal expenses

  • Entrance fees (Ait Ben Haddou or others – optional)

📌 Tour Information:

  • Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights

  • Departure: Every day from Marrakech

  • Group type: Private & shared options available

  • Languages: English, French (Spanish on request)

  • Starting price: From €130 per person (based on 4 people)

An unforgettable experience! The camel trekking and Berber camp stay were highlights. The local guides made our journey through the Sahara truly special and memorable.

Emily Smith

A vast desert landscape with undulating sand dunes stretching into the distance. A white off-road vehicle is parked on one of the dunes, with several people gathered around it. The sky is hazy, and sparse vegetation can be seen scattered across the horizon.
A vast desert landscape with undulating sand dunes stretching into the distance. A white off-road vehicle is parked on one of the dunes, with several people gathered around it. The sky is hazy, and sparse vegetation can be seen scattered across the horizon.

★★★★★