From Marrakech: 3-Day Merzouga & Sahara Desert Experience
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Enjoy an overnight stay in a luxury desert camp in the Merzouga desert. Embark on a 3-day tour from Marrakech, with visits to many Berber villages and natural landmarks along the way.
3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
This guided 3-day tour from Marrakech suits travelers seeking desert landscapes, a camel trek, and cultural landmarks in Morocco’s Sahara region.
Highlights
- Admire the Merzouga Desert and Erg Chebbi Dunes
- Visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi Ntichka Pass
- Ride a camel and watch the sunset over the Erg Chebbi Dunes
- Stay overnight at a luxury desert camp with dinner and live Berber music
Description
Begin your journey with an early pickup from your Marrakech hotel. Travel east through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the scenic Tizi Ntichka Pass. Stop at Ait Ben Haddou to explore the UNESCO-listed kasbah and its famous film locations with a local guide (guide fees not included). After lunch, continue to Dades Valley or Tinghir for your first overnight stay.
On day two, head toward Merzouga’s Erg Chebbi dunes after breakfast. Pass through Berber villages and visit the Todra Gorges, with an optional guided walk through the canyon (€2 per person). Learn about local crafts at a cooperative before arriving in Merzouga. At the desert camp, enjoy a camel ride across the dunes to watch the sunset, followed by dinner and traditional drum music around the campfire. Overnight is in Berber nomad tents under the desert sky.
Wake early on day three to watch the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, ride camels back to Merzouga village and drive through Rose Valley. Stop in Kalaat M’Gouna for lunch, then return to Marrakech via Ouarzazate and the High Atlas Mountains. Drop-off is at your accommodation or a nearby meeting point such as Jemaa el-Fna Square.
Includes
- Pickup from your accommodation or nearest accessible location
- Transport throughout the tour
- English- or French-speaking driver
- First night at Kasbah Safari Rose Dades or similar (dinner and breakfast included)
- Second night in Merzouga desert camp (dinner and breakfast included)
- Access to the swimming pool at Kasbah Safari Rose or similar
- Towels provided in accommodations
- Camel ride (one camel per person)
- Dinner and breakfast with vegetarian options available
Excludes
- Entrance fees
- Tips
- Lunch
- Extra drinks
- Local guide fee (€2 per person for Todra Gorge walk)
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking Tips
Bring comfortable walking shoes and layers for cool desert nights. The best time to visit is from October to April for milder temperatures. Book in advance to secure your preferred travel dates and accommodation options.
