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3 Day Merzouga Desert Tour from Marrakech
3 Days / 2 Nights • 7 Max • From €1100 per person
The Journey
Experience the magic of Morocco's Sahara Desert with camel trekking and luxury desert camping. Journey through the Atlas Mountains, ancient kasbahs, and golden sand dunes of Erg Chebbi in this express desert adventure.
Route Summary
| Day | Route |
|---|---|
| 01 | Casablanca to Sahara Desert Journey |
| 02 | Dades to Sahara Desert Camel Trek |
| 03 | Sahara Sunrise and Return to Marrakech |
Day-by-Day Experience
Timeline
8:00 AM: Hotel pickup in Marrakech and scenic drive across Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260m)
10:30 AM: Ait Benhaddou UNESCO Kasbah - Guided exploration of the mud-brick fortress featured in Game of Thrones
12:00 PM: Ouarzazate Lunch - Traditional Moroccan lunch in the Hollywood of Africa
1:30 PM: Skoura Palm Groves - Visit ancient kasbahs and rose valley gardens
3:00 PM: Dades Valley Arrival - Check into accommodation with mountain views
Evening: Free time to relax and enjoy the valley scenery
Highlights
- Tizi n'Tichka Pass
- Ait Benhaddou UNESCO Kasbah
- Ouarzazate
- Skoura Palm Groves
- Rose Valley
Activities
- check_circle Atlas Mountains crossing
- check_circle Kasbah exploration
- check_circle Scenic valleys drive
Timeline
8:00 AM: Todra Gorge Exploration - Hike through the dramatic 300m canyon walls
10:00 AM: Erfoud & Rissani - Visit fossil town and ancient trading post
12:00 PM: Merzouga Arrival - Lunch at desert edge with dune views
3:00 PM: Camel Trek Preparation - Meet camels and Berber guides
4:00 PM: Sunset Camel Trek - 1.5-hour ride across Erg Chebbi dunes
6:00 PM: Desert Camp - Traditional Berber dinner, music, and stargazing
Evening: Campfire stories and traditional music performance
Highlights
- Todra Gorge
- Erfoud
- Rissani
- Camel trek
- Sunset
- Luxury camp
- Berber music
Activities
- check_circle Gorge exploration
- check_circle Fossil town visit
- check_circle Camel trekking
- check_circle Traditional music
- check_circle Stargazing
Timeline
6:00 AM: Desert Sunrise - Early morning wake-up for magical sunrise over the dunes
7:00 AM: Breakfast in Camp - Traditional Berber breakfast with mint tea
8:00 AM: Merzouga Departure - Scenic drive through Draa Valley
10:00 AM: Zagora - Visit the gateway to the desert with 52-day camel caravan memorial
12:00 PM: Lunch Stop - Traditional tagine in mountain village
2:00 PM: Atlas Mountains Crossing - Return journey over Tizi n'Tichka Pass
6:00 PM: Marrakech Arrival - Drop-off at your hotel
Highlights
- Sunrise
- Drive via Draa Valley
- Atlas Mountains
- Arrival Marrakech evening
Activities
- check_circle Desert sunrise
- check_circle Long scenic return journey
- check_circle Arrival Marrakech evening
What's Included
- hotel Hotel transfers
- directions_car Transportation during the tour
- restaurant Breakfast
- restaurant Dinner
- hotel Hotel accommodations
- camping Desert camp accommodations
- local_activity Guided tours in some cities
What's Not Included
- restaurant_menu Lunch
- local_drink Drinks and beverages
- volunteer_activism Tips and gratuities
- museum Entrance tickets
- shopping_bag Gifts and souvenirs
