Why BOOK this 3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga?
Discover the kasbahs, Berber villages, and cool palm groves of Skoura Valley on this 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. Travel through the Sahara desert and enjoy an exhilarating High Atlas descent through the Berber heartland.
- Daily departure is available.
- The Atlas Mountains magnificent scenery.
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah.
- Take a stroll through the breathtaking Dades gorges.
- Camel riding in the Merzouga desert.
- Spending a night in the desert camp under the stars.
- A breathtaking view of the sunset and sunrise over the dunes.
- Todra Gorge - Walk in Morocco's Grand Canyon through spectacular rock formations.
- Thrilling descent - Enjoy a scenic descent from the stunning High Atlas mountain pass of Tizi N'Tichka.
- Local drums music around the campfire.
- The tour is available in many languages (English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese...etc!).
- Walk from a remote Berber community into the magnificent and inspiring High Atlas Mountains.
- The Atlas Mountains - Beautiful mountain scenery in the highest mountain range in North Africa.
- Stop in Ouarzazate, The Hollywood of Morocco.
- Visit the Atlas Cinema Studio: the world's largest film studio, where guests can tour the decaying sets that fill the harsh desert landscape.
- The tour is at an affordable price and has great quality services.
Key Features
- Tour Name: 3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
- Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Starting Point: Marrakech
- Ending Point: Marrakech
- Departure: Daily
- Availability: Year-round
- Tour Type: Private Tour
- Languages: Tour available in English, French, and Spanish.
- Difficulty Level: Suitable for all fitness levels.
Tour Highlights
- Visiting Places: Marrakech, Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Merzouga, Boumalne Dades, Tinghir, Agdz, Rissani.
- Key attractions: Tizi n'Tichka, Desert of Merzouga, Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, The high Atlas Mountains, Camel ride in the desert and a wonderful sunset or sunrise, Spend the night in a Desert camp, Todra Gorge.
- General Idea: This 3-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga is an ideal way to explore the Sahara Desert, ancient kasbahs, and Berber culture.
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3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
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How Would You Spend 3 Days in Morocco?
Days In Morocco has prepared this suggested 3 days tour itinerary to give you an idea of how to spend your time in Morocco. This day-by-day plan will guide your journey, and it can be customized to fit your specific needs and preferences for the perfect dream tour.
What is the difference between the categories of accommodations?
This is the difference between the 4 categories of accommodations:
- Budget accommodations are typically 1- and 2-star hotels, offering a simple, clean place to stay with small rooms containing essential amenities like a bed, fresh linens, a bathroom, and basic furniture such as a table and a clothes rack. (Not recommended by Days In Morocco Company).
- Standard accommodations fall between 2 and 3 stars, often found in older city areas or rural settings like Kasbahs, guesthouses, or Riads. Despite being economical, they provide decent comfort, usually featuring private bathrooms, a restaurant, and sometimes a swimming pool.
- Mixed accommodations blend elements from both standard and luxury categories, providing a middle ground for those unsure whether to opt for superior or standard. This option allows guests to experience both authentic Moroccan charm and luxury amenities. (Highly recommended by Days In Morocco Company).
- Luxury accommodations, usually 4 or 5 stars, are typically located in city centers, offering exceptional comfort, top-notch services, elegant designs, and a wide range of amenities such as pools, spas, restaurants, and fitness centers.
Overview: 3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
The 3 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga will be the best choice for you to enjoy many things in Morocco including the Sahara Desert, Ait Benhaddou, Todra Gorges, and Ouarzazate...etc!
On the first day, we will drive from Marrakech to the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi N'Tichka Pass. Along the way, we will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. Our lunch will be at a restaurant in the foothills of the Kasbah. You will spend your first night in the Gorges of Dades.
On the second day, we will stroll through the oasis to the great Todra Gorge, where we will stop for lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will visit the town of Rissani before continuing our journey to the Merzouga desert. You will spend your second night at Erg Chebbi in a desert camp.
On the final day of the tour, you will wake up early to watch the sunrise view over the highest dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga. After enjoying breakfast at the camp, your driver will take you back through Tazarine, N'Kob, Draa Valley, Agdz, and Ouarzazate, before returning to Marrakech.
Detailed Itinerary: A day-by-day plan to guide your journey.
Check out the itinerary for our 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. If you have any questions or need clarification, please don't hesitate to contact us at any time. This tour is flexible and can be customized to meet your preferences.
- Day 1: Marrakech - Tizi N'Tichka - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - Dades Valley
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On the first day of the 3 days Marrakech desert tour, we will start at around 08:00 AM. Our driver will pick you up in Marrakech and take you to the Merzouga desert.
We will travel through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi N'Tichka pass, where you can enjoy far-reaching views and visit traditional Berber villages along the way.
Our first stop will be at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. This iconic site is the largest and most known of all Moroccan kasbahs, famous due to its appearances in several Hollywood blockbusters.
Then, our lunch place will be in the foothills of the Kasbah at one of the restaurants. After the break lunch, our tour keeps going on to reach the Dades Valley, where you will spend your night in a very comfortable guesthouse involving personal rooms with douche and enjoying the Moroccan traditional meal in the evening and dinner.
Driving distance- Approximately 331 kilometers
- 5 hr 45 min (without traffic and stops)
Accommodation- Overnight stay at hotel/riad
- Dinner
- Day 2: Dades Valley - Todra Gorge - Erfoud - Merzouga Desert
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Today morning, after breakfast, we will leave the Dades Valley and continue our 3 days desert tour from Marrakech. Our journey takes us along the road to the Todra Gorge, known as the favorite canyon for international rock climbers due to its impressive landscape. After a lunch break, we will head south towards the Sahara.
On the way, you'll see a lot of attractions, including beautiful oases, palm groves, stunning landscapes, ancient ruins, adobe kasbahs, and even traces of dinosaur fossils. Erfoud, known as the "city of fossils", was once part of an ocean, and many fossils and minerals can be found in the area. These are often transformed into beautiful furniture and decorative pieces.
Our day will end at the sea of sand in the Erg Chebbi dunes. Afterward, you will join the experience of camel trekking over the high dunes of the Erg Chebbi desert. Your local guides will teach you how to mount and dismount the camels and other handy camel-related safety tips. You'll enjoy the beautiful view of the sunset from atop a high dune before riding the camels to your desert camp.
After a delicious dinner, time to listen to traditional Berber music played by local nomads under the stars in the serene evening atmosphere. If you love dancing, feel free to join in and dance to the rhythms of the music. You'll be amazed by the starlit sky above you, then, before you go to your tent.
Driving distance- Approximately 264 kilometers
- 4 hr 00 min (without traffic and stops)
Accommodation- Overnight stay at a desert camp
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Day 3: Merzouga Desert - Rissani - Alnif - N'Kob - Ouarzazate - Marrakech
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For the last day of this 3 days Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour, you'll wake up early in the morning to witness and enjoy the amazing sunrise view over the dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga, an unforgettable moment of the desert. Afterward, you'll have breakfast at the camp, and once you finish packing, you can choose to return either on camels or by 4x4 car vehicle, leaving the dunes behind as you begin your journey back to Marrakech.
The driver will take over the asphalt roads to Marrakech through Tazarine, N'Kob, Agdz, and Ouarzazate, with a break for lunch in Ouarzazate and a stop to capture memorable photos in front of the famous Taourirt Kasbah.
On the way back to Marrakech, the tour ends as you pass through the High Atlas Mountains and Berber villages located between Ouarzazate and Marrakech. Your driver will drop you off at your location in Marrakech. The end of our services for the 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga.
Driving distance- Approximately 560 kilometers
- 8 hr 38 min (without traffic and stops)
Accommodation- Not included
- Breakfast
Journey times and distances are estimates and are based on the direct route between the start location and end location for each day of the itinerary, where applicable. They do not include detours or stops for sightseeing.
What's Included: Don't worry, we've got this covered.
Services Included in the price
- Pick up and drop off (at your accommodation, airport, or any other place);
- Tour Commentary;
- Private transfer by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle;
- Experienced English-speaking guide/driver;
- Private tour, there will be no more people in the group;
- You can stop whenever you want;
- Car Fuel;
- Car Insurance;
- Camel ride in the Sahara desert (Camel per person);
- 4x4 transfer to and from the camp (Alternative to Camels);
- 1 Night stay at desert camp (Luxury or Standard);
- 1 Night accommodation at hotel/riad;
- Dinner in: Dades Valley and Merzouga Desert;
- Daily breakfast during the whole trip;
- Sandboarding (if available during the camel ride experience);
- Confirmation at time of booking.
Services NOT Included in the price
- Flight Tickets to/from Morocco;
- Meals, drinks consumed during the tour;
- Entry fees to monuments/museums;
- Personal travel insurance;
- Tips & Personal expenses;
- All that isn't mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional Info
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase);
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required;
- Children's must be accompanied by an adult.
Tour Map: Here's a map of your travel route.
Tour Images: These pictures maybe will give a good image of your trip.
Related Questions: 3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
The camel ride to the desert camp typically takes about 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on the location of the camp.
For those who prefer not to take the camel trek, we also offer the option to reach the camp by 4x4 vehicle.
In the morning, the return camel ride is usually shorter, around 30 to 45 minutes. Additionally, the participants can choose to return either by camel or car to ensure they reach the main road on time for their coming journey.
We strongly recommend using TSA-approved luggage locks on your bags and hand carry valuables on the plane.
Many of our trips require us to move our base several times, so we recommend that you pack as lightly as possible. There will not always be someone available to help you carry your bags so you should only bring as much as you can carry on your own.
We suggest that you bring the following items:
Clothing & Equipment
- Season-specific casual clothes (men and women should always dress modestly out of respect for the culture they are visiting- no tank tops, low cut tops, or short shorts. It is not necessary to wear a headscarf.)
- Hiking clothes and shoes (NOTE: They can get quite dirty/dusty).
- Bathing suit.
- A pair of comfortable walking shoes.
- A light jacket/windbreaker (NOTE: It can be very windy in Essaouira).
- A warm jacket (NOTE: It can be quite cold in the High Atlas Mountains from November to March. Please pack appropriately for cold, winter evenings.).
- Power adaptor for 220v, 50 Hz (outlets are two-prong rounded).
- Toiletries.
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat.
- First-aid kit with lip balm, aspirin, band-aids, cream for sore muscles (e.g. deep heat), Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, any extra prescription drugs you may be taking.
Travel Documents
- Passport (with photocopies).
- Travel insurance (with photocopies).
- Airline tickets (with photocopies).
- Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required.
- Credit and/or debit card and/or cash (MasterCard and Visa are the most commonly used; American Express and Maestro cards are difficult to use in Morocco.)
- This document, printed.
In order to protect against any unforeseen circumstances, it is advisable to purchase adequate insurance before your date of departure. Coverage should include baggage damage or loss, flight delays or cancellations, etc. We recommend "World Nomads" for your Travel Insurance.
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