3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the mesmerizing Moroccan desert with our handcrafted Morocco Desert Tours. Dive into the heart of the Sahara and experience the magic of endless dunes, starlit nights, and the rich tapestry of Berber culture.
Marrakech
3 Days/2 Nights
Private/Shared
3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the mesmerizing Moroccan desert with our handcrafted Morocco Desert Tours. Dive into the heart of the Sahara and experience the magic of endless dunes, starlit nights, and the rich tapestry of Berber culture.
The 3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour is an unforgettable journey that takes you from the vibrant city of Marrakech to the mesmerizing Erg Chebbi sand dunes in the Sahara Desert. This adventure offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration, natural beauty, and desert experiences, allowing you to immerse yourself in Morocco’s rich heritage and breathtaking landscapes.
Detailed Itinerary:
After breakfast, we pick up you at the hotel/Riad in Marrakech for an adventurous 3-day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour, departing via Ouarzazate over Tizi-n-Tichka passing by the col 2260m while enjoying some attractive views of the High Atlas Mountains also the Berber villages. Then visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site: the exotic Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou then have lunch.
At the entrance to Ouarzazate, you can see the site of the Atlas studios which host the largest movie studios in the world such as Lawrence of Arabia, The Mummy, and The Man Who Would Be King, passing by Kasbah of Taourirt, then continue the road to El Kelaa M’gouna (the valley of roses) and the Dadès Valley.
- Overnight accommodation in a comfortable hotel/Riad including dinner & breakfast.
After breakfast, head toward Merzouga, passing by Todra Gorges which is worth a visit and a walk around, then continue the road by crossing the Todra Valley toward Tinjdad, where you can have lunch. After that, we drive you via Arfoud which is known for fossils and marbles then a Visit to a Carrier.
Later will continue to Merzouga where the caravans of the desert will be waiting for you to have an adventure by riding camels in the Erg Chebbi dunes. It will take you to spend the night in a bivouac (camp in the heart of the desert), enjoying Berber food, listening to the drums in a starry night, and sleeping in a traditional nomad tent (camel hair tent) in calmness and tranquility.
- Overnight accommodation in a comfortable desert camp including dinner & breakfast
The camel man (trekker) will wake you up in dawn to see the spectacular sunrise in the desert, later you will return to the camp to have your breakfast. After the camel man takes you back to the Auberge to have a shower to refresh your body. We drive toward Ourzazate where you will stop for Lunch then continue to Marrakech by crossing the high Atlas Mountain through the pass of Tizi n’Tichka. Arrival to Marrakech. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Included:
- Tour in 4×4 vehicle/minibus with A/C
- Fuel
- Driver-Guide
- Hotel overnight stays (breakfasts & dinners included)
- 1 night in desert camp
- Camel ride
- Local taxes
Not Included:
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Admission fees to sites