From Marrakech: 3-Day Small Group Tour to Merzouga Dunes

Embark on a thrilling 3-day Moroccan desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. Explore the Atlas Mountains, visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, and enjoy a camel trek in the dunes of Merzouga.

Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Merzouga - Day 1: We depart from Marrakech at 7:00 AM in a minibus. Traveling over the Atlas Mountains, we stop at the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou for a tour of the complex, where lunch can be enjoyed at the restaurants (8 to 10 euros per meal). After our break, we head to Ouarzazate (The gateway to the desert), visit the Movie studio, and continue our afternoon journey to the Dades Valley. Here, we will stay for the night in a comfortable guesthouse with private ensuite rooms, including an evening meal and breakfast.

Day 2: The next day, after breakfast, our journey takes us through the Dades Valley and Todra Gorge, exploring the many sights of this region. Lunch can be taken at the cafes. We then head to Merzouga for the final leg of today’s journey, where we meet our camels to take us into the dunes of Merzouga to our Berber desert camp. Our stay at the desert camp includes an evening meal, accommodation in traditional Berber tents, and breakfast the following morning.

Day 3: On the last day, we take our camels for the return journey back to Merzouga. Then we enjoy our journey back through the Draa Valley to Ouarzazate, over the Atlas Mountains, and return to Marrakech around 7 PM.

What's Included
  • 1 night in Dades Valley and 1 night in Merzouga Dunes
  • Camel trek and overnight in desert camp
  • Half-Board accommodation (2 dinners and 2 breakfasts)
  • Pick up and drop off service
  • Transport by an air-conditioned vehicle and professional driver
What's Not Included
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Ait ben haddou local guide fees (2€ per person)
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

Day 1: We depart from Marrakech at 7:00 AM, crossing the Atlas Mountains. We stop to explore the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, where lunch can be enjoyed at various cafes. After our break, we continue to Ouarzazate and visit the Movie Studio (optional). Our afternoon journey takes us to the Dades Valley, where we will stay for the night in a comfortable guesthouse with private ensuite rooms, including an evening meal and breakfast.

Day 2: After breakfast, we will drive through the Dades Valley and Todra Gorge, exploring the many sights of this region. After lunch in a local restaurant, we will continue to Merzouga, where we will meet camels for a trek into the dunes of Merzouga. The stay at the desert camp includes an evening meal and accommodation in a traditional nomadic tent.

Day 3: On the last day, we take our camels for the return journey back to Merzouga. Then we enjoy our journey back through the Draa Valley to Ouarzazate, over the Atlas Mountains, and return to Marrakech around 7:00 PM.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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921jasperb
Aug 6, 2024
Nice trip - We were on a trip with Mustafa. We had a great experience visiting the sahara and all the other places. It was a very nice experience!
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Gaeeng22
Jul 30, 2024
A jewel told by its inhabitants. - Ait Ben Haddou is a jewel of Morocco, but what made the visit special was the guide of Fadil, a very kind boy with a thirst for incredible knowledge. He showed us the sides of Ait Ben Haddou that only those who grew up there can explain. Se scegliete di fare questo tour, chiedete di lui!
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Sabrinacw3690oz
Jul 27, 2024
Excursion - Fadil is great and the place is beautiful. Although it is very hot the beauty of the place compensates and fadil is very sweet and nice.
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Lolagf5709iq
Jul 26, 2024
ait ben haddou - Chafir is a very competent Guide who explained the different monuments. He is friendly and funny. One positive: he speaks several languages, which is very convenient. I recommend it.
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Mayely
Jul 17, 2024
Ait ben haddou. - Chafir is very friendly, attentive and concerned about us. He speaks very good different languages and explains very well, I just miss more time.
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Namis820
Jul 16, 2024
Travel in the desert - Very nice experience, to live at least once in a lifetime. Great places and great people, really worth it!
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P6674eferikab
Jul 14, 2024
Ait-Ben-Haddou آي - We had the tour in Ait-Ben-Haddou with Chafir and it was great. He speaks several languages and makes himself understood by everyone. Super friendly, careful about tourists' needs and unbelievable kindness. We recommend this the tour with him as your guide to discover the beauty of this place.
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Cristinagl6192ld
Jul 13, 2024
Ait Ben Haddou - Chafir was in charge of teaching us his Kasbah and making us part of his culture. It has been a very enriching experience, it has treated us great and it has been a lot of fun. No doubt I would repeat.
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G5754smelenap
Jul 24, 2024
Experience 3 days tour - We saw some breathtaking landscapes, but above all we met some wonderful people. I will especially remember our driver, and our Said Guide in Ait Ben Haddou. I do not put the full score because the van did not have a powerful enough air conditioning and we suffered a lot from the heat on the road, also the night in the desert was very heavy, also due to the fact that the tents were warm and lacked water. So I would recommend the tour in the cooler months of the year, and more aware of the long hours of travel. Last Personal Recommendation, I liked the desert jeep crossing much more than the camel one.
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Sightsee48582295849
Jul 24, 2024
Nice tour - Ottima esperienza, Chafir è stata una guida magnifica!! Very adept at speaking in all languages, he left us our spaces and time without any pressure. He recommended the best scarves and how to put them on. Really good❤️❤️
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