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3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert

Overview

Uncover the Beauty of the Sahara with a 3-Day Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

Escape the city and journey deep into the Moroccan Sahara. This 3-day Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour offers a perfect mix of adventure, cultural heritage, and breathtaking natural beauty.

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Dades Valley

Depart from Marrakech in the early morning. Travel across the majestic High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass.

Stop to visit the iconic Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its mud-brick architecture and cinematic history.

Continue through Ouarzazate, home to Atlas Film Studios and the historic Taourirt Kasbah.

Drive along the Valley of Roses before arriving in the spectacular Dades Valley. Enjoy a traditional dinner and spend the night in a cozy hotel or riad with mountain views.


Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, head to the impressive Todra Gorges, where sheer cliffs form a dramatic canyon.

Continue your journey through the Berber villages of the southeast and pass palm groves and desert landscapes.

Reach Merzouga, gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes, by afternoon.

Meet your camel caravan and begin an unforgettable ride across the golden dunes as the sun sets.

Arrive at your Sahara desert camp, where you’ll enjoy dinner, Berber music around the campfire, and sleep in a traditional tent under the stars.


Day 3: Merzouga – Alnif – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Wake up early to witness the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, return by camel or 4×4 to Merzouga.

Begin the return journey through the Draa Valley and the Anti-Atlas Mountains, passing remote villages and oases.

Stop for breaks and panoramic views along the way. Reach Marrakech in the evening, ending your desert adventure full of unforgettable memories.


What’s Included in the Tour
  • Private or shared transport in a modern A/C vehicle

  • Professional English-speaking driver/guide

  • Two nights’ accommodation (Dades & Desert Camp)

  • Camel ride in the Sahara

  • Breakfast and dinner daily

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off


Highlights of the Marrakech to Merzouga Tour
  • Cross the scenic Atlas Mountains

  • Explore the fortified village of Ait Benhaddou

  • Walk through the stunning Todra Gorges

  • Ride camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes

  • Sleep under the stars in the Sahara Desert


This 3-day Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour is an epic escape into Morocco’s natural wonders. Book now and create memories that will last forever.

 

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