3 Days Tour From Marrakech to Merzouga
The most popular private Marrakech to Merzouga tour
Recommended by 92% of travelers visiting Morocco
Moroccan Desert 3 Day Tour from Marrakech
Overview
A 3 day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. This express two-night and three-day tour includes visits to some beautiful places such as the ancient Ait-Ben-Haddou Kasbah, the city of Ouarzazate, the wider Dades Valley, and the higher Todra Gorges. The itinerary also includes the far reach of Draa Valley, the vastness of the Merzouga Sahara Desert, and many Berber villages. An astounding view along the way is over the High Atlas Mountains. Not to miss is a camel trek deep into the core of the desert, wherein lies mesmerizing sights of the desert sunset and sunrise on the Sahara. The tour ends upon returning to Marrakec.
Highlights
- Crossing the High Atlas mountains
- Exploring the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
- Discovering the impressive Dades Gorge and the Todra Canyon
- Riding camels through the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Enjoying an incredible sunset and sunrise over the dunes
- Spending a lovely starry night in a luxury desert camp
- Traveling through Morocco’s longest river, the Draa River
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Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas mountains – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Roses Valley – Boumalne Dades
3-day Tour to Merzouga Desert begins with an early morning pickup from your chosen airport or hotel in Marrakech. Then, the journey resumes through the majestic High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass, with many stops to enjoy the fantastic views and beautiful landscapes. Now it’s traveling to the fabulous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is usually a film darling; if you have seen Gladiator, Alexander, or The Mummy, and the famous TV series Game of Thrones, you are very well aware of this fortified village. Then we head to Ouarzazate: “The gate of the desert.” After all this, we will have some free time for lunch, and we will continue driving toward the Rose Valley through the extensive Skoura palm grove. The final destination will be Boumalne Dades, where we will spend the night.
Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Sahara Desert – Camel trekking – overnight in a luxury camp
The second day of our desert excursion in Morocco sees us traveling through Dades Valley. Driving stops to allow for one panoramic view where the Dades Gorges can be seen in all their breathtaking beauty; from here, we carry on to the Todra Gorges, a magnificent canyon sculpted by the Todra River as it carved its way through the mountains, leaving behind towering reddish cliff sides. You may wander around the gorges at leisure, soaking in the beauty and environment of the place. The palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad will be the next to be traversed. Lunch will be taken en route.
The afternoon will see our arrival at the Merzouga Sahara Desert. Here, swap for camels, and begin your trek across the dunes. Stop to witness the spectacular sunset from a high dune. Then, glide toward the extravagant desert camp, where you will be lured by the sound of Berber drums. Dance around the fire and under the bright starry sky. Dinner and an overnight stay will take place at the camp.
Day 3: Merzouga Sahara – Draa Valley- Anti Atlas Mountains – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Early morning wake up to watch the sun rise in the desert – an amazing sight! Then you will have free time to enjoy a hearty Moroccan breakfast cooked for you. Afterwards, you’ll return to Merzouga either on camelback or in the camp’s 4×4, where your driver will be waiting at the door. Then, we go to Rissani, a famous traditional marketplace, called a souk. We march on through Alnif and continue down the Draa Valley, eventually reaching Ouarzazate. The trip involves crossing the Tizi-n-Tichka pass first before proceeding to Marrakech. The three-day desert adventure stretches until a drop-off at the hotel’s doorstep in Marrakech, that is, into your riad.
Standard Tour
Great value for travelers prioritizing experience over amenities.
- Comfortable hotels/riads (private room)
- Standard desert camp (shared bathroom facilities)
Luxury Tour
Ideal for honeymooners or anyone wanting more space/comfort.
- Upscale hotels/riads
- Luxury desert camp with ensuite bathroom, larger private tents, upgraded dining
Mixed Tour
A smart balance of comfort and cost.
- A well-equipped luxury desert camp.
- Standard hotels/riads (private room)
Included
- For 3 days: snag private 4x4 or a minivan with A/C + Fuel
- Pick-up & Drop-off at your Riad or any Location in Marrakech
- And have a Private Driver/Guide Client speaks English.
- One night in Excellency Hotel/Riad.
- Overnight in Luxury Camp in the Desert, Private Bathroom.
- Camel ride - one ride per person, or transfer with a 4WD as an alternative.
- Sandboards Available at the Camp.
- Dinners and Breakfasts
- Dinners and Breakfasts.
Excluded
- Lunches & Drinks.
FAQ Hub
About 45 – 90 minutes each way, depending on camp location and sunset/sunrise timing. A 4×4 transfer is available if you’d prefer not to ride.
Absolutely. We can arrange a 4×4 transfer directly to the camp for sunset/sunrise.
Nighttime calls for warm layers, while daytime requires light layers, closed shoes, and optional layers for a cool breeze-a good cap or scarf. Sun glasses, sunblock, and a headlight or torch, plus power bank!
Standard camps typically include communal amenities.
Private ensuite tents are a feature of luxury campgrounds.
We supply warm blankets, but pack layers because winter (November to February) nights can drop to about 5 °C (41 °F) or below.
Absolutely. Select our Marrakech → Merzouga → Fes itinerary when booking.
The International Rose Festival normally takes place in early May (dates change each year), and blooms usually occur from April to May.
Livestock trading takes place early on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.
Moments Captured
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