3 Days Sahara Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert
Overview
Our most popular Morocco desert tour is the group Shared 3-day Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour. This desert safari is ideal for individuals who wish to see Morocco's deep Sahara desert yet don't mind driving for lengthy periods of time. The landscape on the journey is spectacular; you will never be bored since you will be occupied appreciating one view after another.
The tremendous transformation in the scenery is breathtaking. The sunset camel ride and nightly sleep under the stars at your Bedouin Sahara desert tent are the highlights of our three-day Sahara desert trips from Marrakech.
Why you should book this tour?
We Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi Ntichka pass.
We Walk to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You Ascend to the Dades Canyons.
Explore the Todra gorges and the Tinghir oasis.
Watch the sunset on the back of a camel at Erg Chebbi.
adjusting the sunset
Spend the night in a Sahara desert Berber desert camp.
The tremendous transformation in the scenery is breathtaking. The sunset camel ride and nightly sleep under the stars at your Bedouin Sahara desert tent are the highlights of our three-day Sahara desert trips from Marrakech.
Why you should book this tour?
We Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi Ntichka pass.
We Walk to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You Ascend to the Dades Canyons.
Explore the Todra gorges and the Tinghir oasis.
Watch the sunset on the back of a camel at Erg Chebbi.
adjusting the sunset
Spend the night in a Sahara desert Berber desert camp.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Camel ride in Merzouga desert ( one camel each )
- 1 night in hotel in Dades gorge / 1 night in sahara desert camp
- Sand boarding in desert
- 2x Breakfast
- 2x Dinner
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: MARRAKECH – ATLAS MOUNTAINS – KASBAH AIT BEN HADOU – DADES VALLEY
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
Your budget-friendly three-day desert vacation from Marrakech to Merzouga will begin early in the morning with a drive east of Marrakech via small suburban settlements to the High Atlas Mountains. There will be several breaks to take photographs, enjoy the landscape, stretch your legs, and sip a cup of coffee.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
Drive uphill on winding roads to the famed Tizi Ntichka pass before arriving at Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, the first significant stop for sightseeing today. The Berber walled settlement of Ait Ben Haddou is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as a filming location for famous Hollywood epics such as Kingdom of Heaven, Lawrence of Arabia, and Gladiator.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
We continue to Ouarzazate. Here u explore main sights. After lunch at a local café, drive to Dades Valley, Skoura Oasis, and Klaa Mgouna, the capital of the Valley of the Roses and noted for its rose water artisanal distillation facilities.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dades Gorges, R704 Atlas Mountains, Boumalne Dades 45350 Morocco
When you arrive at Boumalne Dades, follow the Dades River on a narrow road that passes by many fortified Kasbahs on the side of the route to Dades Canyons. You will arrive late in the afternoon at your hotel. Dinner and a night's stay at your Dades hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in riad in Dades Gorges.
Day 2: DADES VALLEY – TINGHIR – MERZOUGA SAHARA DESERT
Stop At: Gargantas del Todra, Tinerhir 45800 Morocco
Our adventure today will begin with a drive along the route of 1001 Kasbahs to the oasis of Tighir, where we will diverge to a secondary road driving down the river to Todgha, where you will pause for a walk in the oasis under the shade of palm trees and continue to Todgha Gorges.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Rissani, Rissani, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
After some free time to take in the vastness of the cliffs and lunch, we depart early in the afternoon for Rissani, famed for its dates market and as the starting point for historic commercial caravans traversing the Sahara desert to Tomboctou.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Merzouga, Merzouga, Draa-Tafilalet
We will proceed to Merzouga after a little pause, traveling across some rocky desert countryside. When you arrive at Merzouga, feel free to cool down in their refreshing pool before embarking on your dusk desert journey to the camp. Meet our camel caravan and ride your camels across the spectacular color-changing sand dunes against the backdrop of the sunset. We arrive at our Sahara desert tent before it becomes dark.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
•
• Dinner: Dinner in Sahara desert camp.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Sahara desert camp.
Day 3: MERZOUGA – OUARZAZATE – ATLAS MOUNTAINS – MARRAKECH
Stop At: Merzouga, Merzouga, Draa-Tafilalet
After an early morning camel journey over the Erg Chebbi dunes, arrive at the camp operator's lodge for breakfast, a shower, and, if time allows, a brief dip in the lodge pool.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Erfoud, Erfoud, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Meet your driver and car, then return towards Agdz and Ouarzazate. You will visit places as Erfoud fossils in the case you interested.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
After some free time for lunch, we continue on to Marrakech via the High Atlas Mountains in the afternoon. Your affordable shared three-day desert tour will conclude in Marrakech at 19h00.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: MARRAKECH – ATLAS MOUNTAINS – KASBAH AIT BEN HADOU – DADES VALLEY
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
Your budget-friendly three-day desert vacation from Marrakech to Merzouga will begin early in the morning with a drive east of Marrakech via small suburban settlements to the High Atlas Mountains. There will be several breaks to take photographs, enjoy the landscape, stretch your legs, and sip a cup of coffee.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
Drive uphill on winding roads to the famed Tizi Ntichka pass before arriving at Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, the first significant stop for sightseeing today. The Berber walled settlement of Ait Ben Haddou is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as a filming location for famous Hollywood epics such as Kingdom of Heaven, Lawrence of Arabia, and Gladiator.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
We continue to Ouarzazate. Here u explore main sights. After lunch at a local café, drive to Dades Valley, Skoura Oasis, and Klaa Mgouna, the capital of the Valley of the Roses and noted for its rose water artisanal distillation facilities.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dades Gorges, R704 Atlas Mountains, Boumalne Dades 45350 Morocco
When you arrive at Boumalne Dades, follow the Dades River on a narrow road that passes by many fortified Kasbahs on the side of the route to Dades Canyons. You will arrive late in the afternoon at your hotel. Dinner and a night's stay at your Dades hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: Overnight in riad in Dades Gorges.
Day 2: DADES VALLEY – TINGHIR – MERZOUGA SAHARA DESERT
Stop At: Gargantas del Todra, Tinerhir 45800 Morocco
Our adventure today will begin with a drive along the route of 1001 Kasbahs to the oasis of Tighir, where we will diverge to a secondary road driving down the river to Todgha, where you will pause for a walk in the oasis under the shade of palm trees and continue to Todgha Gorges.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Rissani, Rissani, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
After some free time to take in the vastness of the cliffs and lunch, we depart early in the afternoon for Rissani, famed for its dates market and as the starting point for historic commercial caravans traversing the Sahara desert to Tomboctou.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Merzouga, Merzouga, Draa-Tafilalet
We will proceed to Merzouga after a little pause, traveling across some rocky desert countryside. When you arrive at Merzouga, feel free to cool down in their refreshing pool before embarking on your dusk desert journey to the camp. Meet our camel caravan and ride your camels across the spectacular color-changing sand dunes against the backdrop of the sunset. We arrive at our Sahara desert tent before it becomes dark.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
•
• Dinner: Dinner in Sahara desert camp.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Sahara desert camp.
Day 3: MERZOUGA – OUARZAZATE – ATLAS MOUNTAINS – MARRAKECH
Stop At: Merzouga, Merzouga, Draa-Tafilalet
After an early morning camel journey over the Erg Chebbi dunes, arrive at the camp operator's lodge for breakfast, a shower, and, if time allows, a brief dip in the lodge pool.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Erfoud, Erfoud, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Meet your driver and car, then return towards Agdz and Ouarzazate. You will visit places as Erfoud fossils in the case you interested.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
After some free time for lunch, we continue on to Marrakech via the High Atlas Mountains in the afternoon. Your affordable shared three-day desert tour will conclude in Marrakech at 19h00.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- 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 100 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
nadiao933
August 2022
Spend a night in the Sahara desert is an awesome experience. Great attention from Ahmed. Highly recommend.
Spend a night in the Sahara desert is an awesome experience. Great attention from Ahmed. Highly recommend.P7304YEmichaela
June 2022
Simplemente perfecto! Personas que conocen muy bien todo lo que hacen, y la atención es muy buena, son lugares mágicos ! Ahmed me hizo sentir muy seguro en todo momento .
Simplemente perfecto! Personas que conocen muy bien todo lo que hacen, y la atención es muy buena, son lugares mágicos ! Ahmed me hizo sentir muy seguro en todo momento .jo_ogustavor
November 2021
Ahmed was simply amazing! He thought about every detail of our trip from picking us up to the airport to taking us to the best spots, providing cultural knowledge about the Berber community and every other aspect that made or trip just perfect. When we were at the desert, he made the impossible a...
Ahmed was simply amazing! He thought about every detail of our trip from picking us up to the airport to taking us to the best spots, providing cultural knowledge about the Berber community and every other aspect that made or trip just perfect. When we were at the desert, he made the impossible and found a way to make a custom cake to my wife in the celebration of her birthday. If you want your trip to be organized, deep in local culture, fun and cheerful, Ahmed is the guide to go. Another very important point to mention is that he speaks Portuguese, Spanish, Berber and Arabic, which has increased even more our experience. Ahmed, Camila and I will be forever grateful for your support and dedication to make our trip amazing as it was. Ahmed foi simplesmente fantástico. Ele pensou em todo e qualquer detalhe possível para fazer nossa viagem ser inesquecível. De nos buscar no aeroporto, até nos apresentar a cidade, definir locais maravilhosos para visitarmos. Ele incrivelmente conseguiu encontrar uma forma de fazer um bolo customizado no meio do deserto em celebração ao aniversário da minha esposa. Se você quer que sua viagem seja organizada, profunda em conhecimento local, divertida, Ahmed é o guia certo para voce. Ahmed, Eu e Camila seremos eternamente gratos por todo seu suporte e dedicação para fazer nossa viagem tão perfeita como foi. Muito obrigado e um grande abraço!slobodanv744
November 2021
It was amazing trip, honestly above all my expectations and I would warmly recommend it to anyone who loves to travel and see something new. Weather was great, guide and driver were super nice and funny and ready do answer any question you have ,food was nice (best cous cous ever)magnificent and ...
It was amazing trip, honestly above all my expectations and I would warmly recommend it to anyone who loves to travel and see something new. Weather was great, guide and driver were super nice and funny and ready do answer any question you have ,food was nice (best cous cous ever)magnificent and amazing landscapes of High Atlas ,valleys and dunes ,just loved the whole trip.EduardoA1106
June 2022
Ha sido una de las mejores experiencias de mi vida, Ahmed nuestro guía fue más que eso, fue un amigo y hermano al cuidado de cada detalle que nos hiciera sentir a gusto, nos dio la oportunidad de vivir unos días mágicos en el desierto y fue el nexo para hacer amigos increíbles . Todo desde el día...
Ha sido una de las mejores experiencias de mi vida, Ahmed nuestro guía fue más que eso, fue un amigo y hermano al cuidado de cada detalle que nos hiciera sentir a gusto, nos dio la oportunidad de vivir unos días mágicos en el desierto y fue el nexo para hacer amigos increíbles . Todo desde el día 1 fue de primera.estefaniam196596j
June 2022
Sin duda una de las mejores experiencias que he vivido, super recomendado! la carretera es larga pero vale la pena cada km recorrido. Los guias siempre disponibles y interesados en mostrarte todo lo que se encuentra en el camino al desierto, en muchas ocasiones hasta con gente local. No lo piense...
Sin duda una de las mejores experiencias que he vivido, super recomendado! la carretera es larga pero vale la pena cada km recorrido. Los guias siempre disponibles y interesados en mostrarte todo lo que se encuentra en el camino al desierto, en muchas ocasiones hasta con gente local. No lo piensen dos veces y vivan la experiencia!