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3-Days from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert

Duration

3 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Cancellation

48 H

Languages

English, Multilingual

Overview

If you are planning to discover the south of Morocco and enjoy its magical landscapes, this private Marrakech to Merzouga 3-day desert tour is one of the highly recommended Morocco desert tours. It includes the high Atlas Mountains, old Berber villages, Oases, one night in Dades valley, one night in the Merzouga desert (known as Erg Chebbi dunes), and much more.

The first day of this 3-day Marrakech Sahara desert tour will be crossing the high Atlas Mountains, visiting the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, and then continuing to Dades Valley via Skoura and Mgouna. The tour continues to Dades Valley via Skoura and Mgouna, which is known for its Roses Valley. On the second day of the tour, you will visit Todra Gorges, some Berber Villages, and then to the Sahara desert where you’ll ride the camel and, spend the night in a desert camp.

On the third day of this adventure, you’ll have to wake up early for the sunrise, have breakfast, take a shower, and then drive back to Marrakech where the Marrakech to Merzouga 3-day desert tour ends.

You can customize your private 3-day trip from Marrakech to the Merzouga desert by choosing different accommodation options. You have the flexibility to upgrade from standard to mid-range or luxury hotels, or even opt for a stay in desert camps. This way, you can make your journey as comfortable and luxurious as you’d like.

Brief itinerary of the private 3-day tour Marrakech to Merzouga desert

Day Departure Arrival Distance
1st Marrakech Dades 270 km
2nd Dades Merzouga Desert 300 km
3rd Merzouga Marrakech 560 km

 

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EXTRA ACTIVITIES

  • QUAD BIKE:
    • For an adrenaline adventure, we invite you to discover the enchanting Merzouga dunes on a quad bike. These off-road vehicles provide an exciting way to navigate the golden sands, offering a one-of-a-kind experience of the desert’s serene beauty.
  • DUNE BUGGY:
    • The dune buggy excursion in Merzouga, is another adventure to glide over the mesmerizing sand dunes and feel the thrill of exploring this ever-changing landscape.

Highlights

  • Driving through the Atlas Mountains
  • Visiting the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
  • Discover Dades Valley
  • Walking in Todra Gorges
  • Riding camels in Merzouga desert
  • Enjoying the sunset over the dunes
  • Spending the night in a desert camp
  • Watch the sunrise

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech - Atlas Mountains - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Dades

On the first day, you will meet your driver at your hotel/riad at 8:00 am and depart from Marrakech, heading towards the south passing through the high Atlas Mountains via the highest road pass in Morocco Tizi-n-Tichka (2260 m high) offering impressive views of valleys, mountains and many Berber villages nearby.

Heading towards Ouarzazate, we will visit the UNESCO-protected site of Ait Benhaddou, a most impressive Kasbah and well-preserved fortress in Morocco near Ouarzazate. Many of the Hollywood movies were filmed there such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, Game of Thrones, etc. We will continue your journey towards Dades Valley, through Mgouna, Skoura (Berber villages around the valley) and we will spend the night in Dades.

ACCOMMODATION:

Standard Option: Hotel Kasbah Didis or similar

Superior Option: Hotel Ksar Sultan or similar

Day 2: Dades - Todra Gorges - Jorf - Erfoud - Merzouga (Erg Chebbi Dunes)

On the second day of the tour, we will leave Dades in the morning, after your breakfast and shower. We will be heading towards Todra Gorges, one of the most beautiful and impressive canyons in Morocco, which is so tight that it is named after the human “throat” or gorge.

You will have some time to walk through the canyon, enjoying the sight and the sound of the river passing through. From Todra Gorge, we will continue towards Merzouga through breath-taking landscapes and along with many oases of palm trees and Berber Villages. We will pass through the small town of Erfoud, where you’ll feel the beginning of the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet and then continue Merzouga. Depending on your arrival time to Merzouga, you will have some time to relax before the camel trek, or you will start right away to spend the night in the desert in a desert camp.

The camel trek starts around 17:00 -18:00 in the summer and around 15:00 – 16:00 in the winter and takes around 1 hour. When you arrive at the camp, you will enjoy the sights of the Sahara dunes and the sunset, you will be welcomed with a traditional Moroccan tea, and later on, dinner will be served in the main tent (restaurant). After dinner, you will enjoy the Berber music played by locals and a campfire. Don’t forget to look up in the sky, to find an amazing view of countless stars.

ACCOMMODATION:

Standard Option: Standard Desert Camp (Berber Lifestyle Camp or similar)

Superior Option: Luxury Desert Camp (Mouhou Luxury Desert Camp or similar)

Day 3: Merzouga -Alnif - Nkob - High Atlas Mountains - Marrakech

On the third day, we will wake you up early to be able to watch an amazing sunrise in the desert (if you want), and then we will begin our day after your breakfast and shower. You'll have the option to ride the camels again the morning back to Merzouga, or we can pick you up directly from the camp by car.

Once you meet your driver, you will start the journey back to Marrakech, through different areas and different Berber villages (Alnif, Tazarine, N'kob) until Ouarzazate, where we will use the same road back to Marrakech. The arrival to Marrakech will be in the evening around 18:00 - 19:00 depending on the departure in the morning and the duration of the stops on the way.

Included/Excluded

  • Private transportation with A/C
  • Experienced driver (Multilingual)
  • Car fuel
  • One night in a hotel in Dades Valley (Dinner & Breakfast)
  • Camel trekking in the dunes
  • Sandboarding (Optional)
  • One night in a desert camp (Dinner & Breakfast)
  • Drinks
  • Lunches
  • Accommodation in Marrakech
  • Entrance fees

Tour's Location

FAQs

Which accommodations are included?

The tour comes with two options, the standard and the superior accommodations. The standard option includes a standard hotel and standard desert camp, and the superior option includes a luxury hotel and a luxury Sahara desert camp.

How is the weather in Merzouga desert?

The weather in winter (from mid-November to the beginning of March) gets cold at night and warm during the day (Day~26°C/Night~0°C). During the summer (from mid-June to mid-September) it gets hot both during the day and at night (Day~45°C/Night~30°C). The rest of the year, the temperature is almost the same throughout the day and night (between 24-30°C).

What to pack for this 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga?
  1. Closed shoes
  2. Water
  3. Flashlight
  4. Backpack
  5. Sunscreen
  6. Hat or scarf
  7. sunglasses
  8. Jacket and gloves (during winter)
How to book and pay?

Deposit:

In order to confirm your booking, a deposit is requested to be paid in advance and the rest of the payment can be paid by PayPal, credit card, Bank transfer, or cash.

To pay the deposit, PayPal, Bank Transfers, Cards, and Western Union are accepted.

Payments and terms of cancellations:

For more information about the payments and cancellations, please check our payments & terms of cancellations page.

Conditions:

Usually, we don’t book any accommodations before your confirmation, thus if the accommodations listed above are already fully booked, we will book another one with the same category and services.

How long does it take to get to Merzouga desert from Marrakech?

Merzouga is located in the southeast, about 564 km from Marrakech. The journey takes about 10 hours but, it can be less or more depending on your stops. On this tour, we're not going to drive directly to the desert in one day. We'll spend the first night in Dades, halfway to Merzouga desert.

What time and where does start from?

The 3-day desert tour starts around 08:00 am, and the pick-up will be from our office in Marrakech. The address is AV GUELIZ 2 Bourgogne, Marrakech 40000 Morocco.

Is the tour private or shared?

This 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga is privae. There will be only you (or your group) with the driver/guide for the entire trip.

If you are interested in a shared tour, please check our shared 3-day desert tour group from Marrakech or feel free to contact us for further details.

What is the price of the 3-day desert trip from Marakech to Merzouga?

The prices change depending on the number of travelers and the category of the accommodations. You can upgrade the hotels, and the desert camps, from standard to mid-range or luxury. For more details, please check the prices on this page.

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Merzouga Desert 5
Susan
2024-03-13
Once-in-a-lifetime experience
I went on a 3-day trip with my fiance and we had a great time. The staff were amazing and the accommodation were clean, good location, comfortable rooms, good food). The entire trip was a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Hassan assisted us with all aspect of the planning, including the itinerary, hotels, transports, and everything went off without a hitch.
Merzouga Desert 5
Silina
2024-03-13
Desert trip to Merzouga
My partner and I had a great time with Ahmed during our desert trip to Merzouga. We enjoyed the changing scenery, the camel trek, and the night in the Sahara desert. My only advice is to book the 4-day tour if you have enough time. This tour includes a lot of driving due to the long distance between Marrakech and the desert.
Merzouga Desert 5
Samuel
2024-03-13
Wonderful experience
We booked this trip to the Erg Chebbi desert with Hassan, and we have a wonderful experience. From the first emails we exchanged, I noticed how professional they are. The luxury hotel and the desert camp they booked for us were so comfortable and clean. The guides were knowledgeable and friendly.
Merzouga Desert 5
Alex
2024-03-13
3-day Sahara luxury tour
We hired this company for our 3-day sahara luxury tour from Marrakech to the great south. The entire experience from the company staff, the chosen hotels, and the desert camp were great. I recommend it.
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