3 Days Desert Tour To Merzouga with Pick Up
Overview
3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga is a great opportunity to discover the hidden secrets of Morocco, the fascinating landscapes of the giant ranges of the Atlas Mountains with its panoramic Berber villages and the ancient Kasbahs along the lush colourful valleys and oases of the great southern Morocco . Enjoy a visit to Ait benhadou kasbaha, a walk from the farm land to the stunning Gorge of todgha, and a sunset camel trek in the heart of the mystic Erg Chebbi dunes and spend a memorable night in a nomadic tent under millions of shining stars in the middle of the Sahara desert.
Inclusions
- 2x Breakfast
- 2x Dinner
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Camel ride
- Entry/Admission - Dades Gorges
- Entry/Admission - Todgha Gorge
- Entry/Admission - Merzouga Desert
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: MARRAKECH - AIT BENHADOU - DADES.
Pass By: Tizi n Tichka, Imlil Village, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Our driver will pick you up either at the meeting point or your hotel/riad, and depart from Marrakech, heading towards the south passing through the high Atlas Mountains via the highest road pass in Morocco Tizi-n-Tichka (2260 m high) offering impressive views of valleys, mountains and many Berber villages nearby.
Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
Heading towards Ouarzazate, we will visit the UNESCO protected site of Ait Benhaddou, a most impressive Kasbah and well-preserved fortress in Morocco near Ouarzazate. Many of the Hollywood movies were filmed there such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, Game of Thrones, etc.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dades Gorges, R704 Atlas Mountains, Boumalne Dades 45350 Morocco
2.5 hours driving to Dades Gorge where you'll spend the first night in trip.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: Included dinner at the hotel in Dades
Accommodation included: Overnight Hotel or guest house
Day 2: DADES - TODRA GORGE - MERZOUGA.
Stop At: Todgha Gorge, R 703 near the town of Tinerhir, Tinerhir 45520 Morocco
Leave Dades in the morning, heading towards Todra Gorges, one of the most beautiful and impressive canyons in Morocco. Enjoy the walk through the canyon and the sound of the river.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
After, continue towards Merzouga through breath-taking landscapes and along with many oases of palm trees and Berber Villages. We will pass through the small town of Erfoud, where you’ll feel the beginning of the Sahara. Depending on your arrival time to Merzouga, you will have some time to relax before the camel trek, or start right away the camel trek that takes around 1 hour.
Enjoy the silence of the Sahara dunes and the sunset view, the dinner will be served in the camp. After dinner, enjoy the music played by locals and a campfire. Enjoy the amazing view of countless stars.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is included in dades hotel
• Dinner: Dinner is included in the desert camp
Accommodation included: Overnight in the desert camp
Day 3: MERZOUGA - OUARZAZATE - MARRAKECH
Stop At: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
Today is the longest drive in the trip approximately 10 hours, wake up early to enjoy the amazing sunrise view. After breakfast, shower, and the morning camel trek back to Merzouga, you will meet your driver again, and then continue the journey back to Marrakech, through different areas and different Berber villages until Ouarzazate, where we will stop to take pictures of Taourirt kasbah and continue on the windy road back to Marrakech.
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: breakfast is included in the desert
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: MARRAKECH - AIT BENHADOU - DADES.
Pass By: Tizi n Tichka, Imlil Village, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Our driver will pick you up either at the meeting point or your hotel/riad, and depart from Marrakech, heading towards the south passing through the high Atlas Mountains via the highest road pass in Morocco Tizi-n-Tichka (2260 m high) offering impressive views of valleys, mountains and many Berber villages nearby.
Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
Heading towards Ouarzazate, we will visit the UNESCO protected site of Ait Benhaddou, a most impressive Kasbah and well-preserved fortress in Morocco near Ouarzazate. Many of the Hollywood movies were filmed there such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, Game of Thrones, etc.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dades Gorges, R704 Atlas Mountains, Boumalne Dades 45350 Morocco
2.5 hours driving to Dades Gorge where you'll spend the first night in trip.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: Included dinner at the hotel in Dades
Accommodation included: Overnight Hotel or guest house
Day 2: DADES - TODRA GORGE - MERZOUGA.
Stop At: Todgha Gorge, R 703 near the town of Tinerhir, Tinerhir 45520 Morocco
Leave Dades in the morning, heading towards Todra Gorges, one of the most beautiful and impressive canyons in Morocco. Enjoy the walk through the canyon and the sound of the river.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
After, continue towards Merzouga through breath-taking landscapes and along with many oases of palm trees and Berber Villages. We will pass through the small town of Erfoud, where you’ll feel the beginning of the Sahara. Depending on your arrival time to Merzouga, you will have some time to relax before the camel trek, or start right away the camel trek that takes around 1 hour.
Enjoy the silence of the Sahara dunes and the sunset view, the dinner will be served in the camp. After dinner, enjoy the music played by locals and a campfire. Enjoy the amazing view of countless stars.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is included in dades hotel
• Dinner: Dinner is included in the desert camp
Accommodation included: Overnight in the desert camp
Day 3: MERZOUGA - OUARZAZATE - MARRAKECH
Stop At: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
Today is the longest drive in the trip approximately 10 hours, wake up early to enjoy the amazing sunrise view. After breakfast, shower, and the morning camel trek back to Merzouga, you will meet your driver again, and then continue the journey back to Marrakech, through different areas and different Berber villages until Ouarzazate, where we will stop to take pictures of Taourirt kasbah and continue on the windy road back to Marrakech.
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: breakfast is included in the desert
No accommodation included on this day.
Time of tour
07:30 AM
Meeting point
Jardin, J2F5+P86, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
Traveler pickup is offered
Our driver will pick you up directly from your Riad, Hotel or at the nearest meeting point to your Hotel either in the main square or Guelez.
Once you book our trip we will be in touch with you (WhatsApp or Email) and discuss the pick up type that suites you.
Traveler pickup is offered
Our driver will pick you up directly from your Riad, Hotel or at the nearest meeting point to your Hotel either in the main square or Guelez.
Once you book our trip we will be in touch with you (WhatsApp or Email) and discuss the pick up type that suites you.
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Exclusions
- All lunches & drinks on the way
- Tipps
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
stephanielF1774ZD
June 2022
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Morocco. It was brilliant value for money for the experience, food and accommodation that was provided. Abdul was an amazing tour guide who was very friendly and full of interesting information about the places we were visiting and the people ...
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Morocco. It was brilliant value for money for the experience, food and accommodation that was provided. Abdul was an amazing tour guide who was very friendly and full of interesting information about the places we were visiting and the people who lived there. Out of all of the tours I have been on in other countries, I would rate this one as the best!Kerrie B
July 2022
The tour was very enjoyable in a comfortable vehicle with a very safe driver Mohamed and professional guide Abdoul! They went the extra mile with small surprises on the way that other tours wouldn’t do; and a great itinerary. Loved the camel ride, Fes experience and the walk in Todra Gorge . ...
The tour was very enjoyable in a comfortable vehicle with a very safe driver Mohamed and professional guide Abdoul! They went the extra mile with small surprises on the way that other tours wouldn’t do; and a great itinerary. Loved the camel ride, Fes experience and the walk in Todra Gorge . Can’t recommend highly enough.RafaelKieling
June 2022
Amazing experience! I would definetly recomend it for everyone. Once in a lifetime experience. Our guide Abdul really made us feels confortable and showed us and explained all the main points in our trip.
Amazing experience! I would definetly recomend it for everyone. Once in a lifetime experience. Our guide Abdul really made us feels confortable and showed us and explained all the main points in our trip.Angel C
June 2022
It was the best part of our trip to Morocco. The trip was long but it was worth it. Abdul made the trip enjoyable and we stop a few times during the day to see different attractions. Of course, riding the camels at sunset and sunrise was the most unforgettable experience. Thanks Abdul for such a ...
It was the best part of our trip to Morocco. The trip was long but it was worth it. Abdul made the trip enjoyable and we stop a few times during the day to see different attractions. Of course, riding the camels at sunset and sunrise was the most unforgettable experience. Thanks Abdul for such a wonderful trip. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Morocco. Adbul will not let you down.MateuszK2977
June 2022
Unforgettable adventure. The driver was also our guide. He made stops at interesting places. He was telling about them. He stayed at restaurants with local food. He bought us a snack. He contacted our hotel in Fes. The car was air conditioned and had a lot of space. It was clean. I recommend the ...
Unforgettable adventure. The driver was also our guide. He made stops at interesting places. He was telling about them. He stayed at restaurants with local food. He bought us a snack. He contacted our hotel in Fes. The car was air conditioned and had a lot of space. It was clean. I recommend the Sahara - Fes route Mateusztanmayb2017
June 2022
Unforgettable must-do experience. Guides were terrific and spoke many languages. Beware of the long travel times.
Unforgettable must-do experience. Guides were terrific and spoke many languages. Beware of the long travel times.