Group tour 3days and 2night mezrouga desert departure from Marrakech
Overview
This 3-day expedition in the Sahara to Merzouga Erg Chebbi Expedition is a rewarding tour in southern Morocco and one of the best things to do in and around Marrakech. Join your local guide for the unique experience of a camel ride through the dunes of the Erg Chebbi Desert on this two-day trip across the Sahara. Then enjoy a traditional tajine and sweet tea with mint before camping under the stars in a Berber tent. Breakfast, dinner and all transport in air-conditioned minivan are included.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- 1st night in a hotel in dades with dinner and breakfast
- 2nd night at the bivouac in desert camel ride to the sun and dinner and breakfast
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech - Ouarzazate
Pass By: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
Your excursion will start at 7:20 am in Marrakech and will continue towards the Dades Gorges. You will travel first by road and make a first stop in the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Pass By: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
The next stop will be in Ouarzazate, “the gateway to the desert” for lunch and exploration. At the end of the day, you will finally reach the valley of the Dades gorges, where you can enjoy a typical Moroccan dinner. Spend the night in a small hotel or inn and admire an extraordinary view of the valley landscapes.
Note: During the second weekend of May and the last two days the famous Rose Festival takes place, so if you are lucky enough to travel through this time, you can take advantage!
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Merzouga - Erfoud
Pass By: Merzouga, Merzouga, Draa-Tafilalet
Your second day will start with a traditional Moroccan lunch at the inn before getting ready for departure to the Saharan village of Merzouga, via the Toudra Gorge. On the way, you will discover many Berber villages and the colorful landscapes of the region. The crossing of the Toudra Gorge is 300 meters above the river, so be careful when looking down!
Pass By: Erfoud, Erfoud, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Lunch will take place on the road, then you will arrive at the town of Erfoud, well known for its marine fossils which date back several hundred million years. As soon as the evening approaches, you can enjoy a 1.5 hour camel ride to Merzouga, where you can watch the beautiful sunset descend behind the sand dunes. To end this beautiful day, you can enjoy a good dinner in a camp under the stars in the sky of Merzouga.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Erg Chebbi
Pass By: Erg Chebbi, Erg Chebbi, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
On the third day you will wake up at 6:30 am to contemplate the sunrise over the dunes of Erg Chebbi, which is definitely the best time in the Merzouga desert to take pictures! You can also enjoy a typical Berber breakfast in the camp before returning by camel to the hostel in Merzouga to take a shower. You will then travel to Marrakech via the incredible Draa Valley, passing through Tazzarine, Agdz and Ouarzazate, and traveling through the eternal pass of Tizi n'Tichka and its panoramic views.
Arrive in Marrakech around 6 p.m.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Marrakech - Ouarzazate
Pass By: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
Your excursion will start at 7:20 am in Marrakech and will continue towards the Dades Gorges. You will travel first by road and make a first stop in the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Pass By: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
The next stop will be in Ouarzazate, “the gateway to the desert” for lunch and exploration. At the end of the day, you will finally reach the valley of the Dades gorges, where you can enjoy a typical Moroccan dinner. Spend the night in a small hotel or inn and admire an extraordinary view of the valley landscapes.
Note: During the second weekend of May and the last two days the famous Rose Festival takes place, so if you are lucky enough to travel through this time, you can take advantage!
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Merzouga - Erfoud
Pass By: Merzouga, Merzouga, Draa-Tafilalet
Your second day will start with a traditional Moroccan lunch at the inn before getting ready for departure to the Saharan village of Merzouga, via the Toudra Gorge. On the way, you will discover many Berber villages and the colorful landscapes of the region. The crossing of the Toudra Gorge is 300 meters above the river, so be careful when looking down!
Pass By: Erfoud, Erfoud, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Lunch will take place on the road, then you will arrive at the town of Erfoud, well known for its marine fossils which date back several hundred million years. As soon as the evening approaches, you can enjoy a 1.5 hour camel ride to Merzouga, where you can watch the beautiful sunset descend behind the sand dunes. To end this beautiful day, you can enjoy a good dinner in a camp under the stars in the sky of Merzouga.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Erg Chebbi
Pass By: Erg Chebbi, Erg Chebbi, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
On the third day you will wake up at 6:30 am to contemplate the sunrise over the dunes of Erg Chebbi, which is definitely the best time in the Merzouga desert to take pictures! You can also enjoy a typical Berber breakfast in the camp before returning by camel to the hostel in Merzouga to take a shower. You will then travel to Marrakech via the incredible Draa Valley, passing through Tazzarine, Agdz and Ouarzazate, and traveling through the eternal pass of Tizi n'Tichka and its panoramic views.
Arrive in Marrakech around 6 p.m.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
djtsiro
December 2019
The desert adventure We took the 3days and 2 night trip from Marques to Merzougha with extra transfer to Fez. We choose the middle class accommodation. Everything was as planned and the travel agent Mohammed was very helpful and carrying about us having a great time. Besides a small discomfort t...
The desert adventure We took the 3days and 2 night trip from Marques to Merzougha with extra transfer to Fez. We choose the middle class accommodation. Everything was as planned and the travel agent Mohammed was very helpful and carrying about us having a great time. Besides a small discomfort that came with the loss of the last transfer to Fez and some hours of agony in the desert, at the end our agent took the blame and took care everything for us. In conclusion we are thankful to the agency for the nice excursion. We totally recommend this excursion with no doubt.