Experience the magic of the Moroccan Sahara on this classic 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. Cross the dramatic High Atlas Mountains, explore the medieval Aït Ben Haddou kasbah, ride camels into the golden Erg Chebbi dunes, and sleep under a million stars in a traditional Berber bivouac.
Tour 3 Days / 2 Nights: Marrakech to Merzouga Desert
Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights
Departure
Marrakech
Max People
40
Pickup
Airport / Hotel
Destination
Merzouga / Erg Chebbi
About This Tour
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Day by Day
DAY 01Marrakech to Boumalne Dades
Early morning departure from Marrakech. Crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi nu2019Tichka Pass (2,260m) with stunning views. Optional stop at Telouet Kasbah. Lunch in Ouarzazate u2014 optional film studios visit. Continue to Rose Valley and Dades Valley with impressive rock formations. Overnight in traditional hotel.
DAY 02Boumalne Dades to Merzouga
Breakfast then drive to Todra Gorge u2014 walk between cliffs up to 300m high. Continue to Erfoud, famous for fossils. Arrival in Merzouga on the edge of the Sahara. Camel ride at sunset into Erg Chebbi dunes. Traditional dinner around fire, overnight in Berber tent.
DAY 03Merzouga to Marrakech
Sunrise over the dunes. Camel ride back. Departure to Marrakech via Rissani and Alnif. Long drive back with lunch stop in Ouarzazate. Arrival in Marrakech late afternoon.
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TripAdvisor Review
A wonderful evening and desert experience. A delicious homemade tagine, peaceful location in M'Hamid, and a perfectly organized desert excursion. Authentic, friendly, and unforgettable!

TripAdvisor Review
A magical week in the Sahara. Authentic nomadic life, fresh sand bread, evenings around the fire, breathtaking sunsets and sunrises. The team is kind, funny, and attentive. Unforgettable!

TripAdvisor Review
From beginning to end, everything was perfectly organized. Amazing stories, delicious meals - we felt like family. The desert nights, the silence, the dunes - pure magic!

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A recommended insider tip! The 5-day tour was well organized - nice drivers who became friends, varied landscapes, authentic cultural insights. Pure desert! Highly recommended. Chukran!