3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

Overview

Experience the magic of the Moroccan Sahara on this unforgettable 3-day desert adventure from Marrakech to Merzouga. Travel through the High Atlas Mountains, explore ancient kasbahs, and spend the night under the stars in a traditional Berber desert camp. This journey offers the perfect blend of culture, scenery, and adventure.

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  • 3 Days
  • Age 15+
  • From Marrakech to Merzouga
Destination:Merzouga
Departure:Marrakech
Departure Time:8:00 AM from your hotel or riad in Marrakech
Return Time:Around 7:00 PM on Day 3 in Marrakech
Included:
  • Private or shared transportation
  • Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation
  • Professional driver/guide
  • 1 night in a hotel in Dades Valley (dinner & breakfast)
  • 1 night in a desert camp in Merzouga (dinner & breakfast)
  • Camel trek in the Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Sandboarding experience (if available)
Excluded:
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Entrance fees to monuments or optional activities
  • Tips and personal expenses

Tour Plan

Experience a 3-day Sahara adventure from Marrakech to Merzouga, crossing the majestic High Atlas Mountains and visiting the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou. Travel through the Dades Valley and Todra Gorges before reaching the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Enjoy a sunset camel ride, an overnight stay in a Berber desert camp, and return to Marrakech via the scenic Draa Valley.

01

8:00 am to 05:00 pm

Day 1: Marrakech – Dades Valley

Departing Marrakech at 8:00 AM, we journey through the majestic High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, reaching the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou by late morning. After exploring the ksar and enjoying lunch in Ouarzazate, we continue through the Skoura palm grove and Valley of Roses, arriving at the scenic Dades Valley around 5:00 PM for dinner and an overnight stay in a charming guesthouse.

02

8:30 am to 07:00 pm

Day 2: Dades Valley – Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, we leave Dades around 8:30 AM, heading to Todra Gorges to admire its dramatic cliffs. Following a lunch stop en route, we drive through Erfoud to reach Merzouga by 4:00 PM. From there, enjoy a camel trek over the golden dunes to reach your desert camp before sunset. The evening includes a traditional dinner and Berber music under the stars, with overnight in a luxury camp.

03

6:30 am to 07:30 pm

Day 3: Merzouga – Marrakech

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    Wake up early for sunrise over the dunes at 6:30 AM, then ride camels back to Merzouga for breakfast. We depart by 8:00 AM, retracing the route through the Draa Valley and Ouarzazate, with lunch along the way. The tour ends upon arrival in Marrakech around 7:30 PM.