Embark on a thrilling 3-day adventure from Marrakech to the mesmerizing Merzouga Desert. Explore the Sahara’s stunning sand dunes, ride camels, and spend nights in traditional Berber tents or luxury camps.
Day 1: Marrakech - High Atlas Mountains - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Dades 330km
Dades Gorges - Pick up at 08am from your Riad or any point of your choice, starting our 3 days and 2 nights Merzouga desert tour from Marrakech, and crossing the Tizi N Tichka pass of the High Atlas Mountains(2260m) enjoying the mountainous road and the spectacular Berber villages, to reach the Unseco world heritage site “Ait benhaddou village”, the fortified ksar with its beautiful Kasbahs. Ait Benhaddou has served as a natural scenery for many movie producers. You will go on a walk with a local guide crossing the river to the other side to discover The Ksar and climb to the top of the hill through the alleys of Ait-ben-Haddou, which is like rambling through the middle ages for an amazing view on the fertile Ounila river valley, surrounded by desertic landscape, and with the snow capped Atlas mounrtains as a background, the view from the top seems to encompasse the whole world. After Lunch we will continue to Dades Gorge via Ouarzazate and Skoura and the long valley of roses (the seasons of roses is in in late May). Upon arrival to Boumalne Dades, we will deviate into a secondary road heading up through Dades gorges. From here, we will enjoy beautiful Rock formations (Called the monkey feet) and fortified Kasbahs scenery along the Dades river, with the sunset as a backdrop. After a stop at the canyons for a drink or to admire the majestic scenery, we continue to our hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Dades Valley - Todra Gorge - Erfoud -Risani -Merzouga 270km
Moroccan Activities Company - Our 3 days 2 nights Morocco Desert Tour to Merzouga continues after a traditional Breakfast , taking the road of 1000 kasbahs drive around the colourful Berber villages of the Dades valley, to get to Tineghir A beautiful valley of 15 km of date palms ending with spectacular Gorges, often used for rock climbing. The road to the Gorge of todghapasses green palmeraies and Berber villages, where we go on a trek along the canyons of about 300m high. Afterwards we will head to Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga Sahara Desert and you will have time for lunch in Tinjdad or Touroug, depending on your hunger-meter. Once you arrive to the dunes of Erg Chebbi, a small offroad takes you to the edge of the golden dunes where camels are waiting for you, the luggage will be loaded in an 4x4 car and transported to the camp, and you can enjoy a beautiful camel ride over the sand dunes and watch a majestic sahara sunset on your way to the camp. After reaching your destination, you will be greated with tea and smiles. You will be shown to your beautiful comfortable private tents equipped with ensuite bathrooms and showers to relax and settle before dinner time. After a delicious meal, fire will be lit and a festive ambiance takes over with musical plays by the staff and cameleers under the starry night of the desert !
Day 3: Merzouga - Alnif - Tazarine - Agdez - Marrakech 567km
Marrakeh City Breaks - An early wake up to enjoy the sunrise over the highest dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga one of the best moments of the desert, afterwards you will have breakfast in the camp, pack and go back either on camels or by 4x4 leaving the dunes behind. Back on the asphalt roads, you will drive to Marrakech through Alnif, Tazarine, Draa valley,Agdez and Ouarazazate. In Ourazazate we will have free time for lunch and a photo stop in front of the famous Taourirt Kasbah. Afterwards we will continue to Marrakech, where your Merzouga desert experience ends. Crossing again the Atlas Mountains and the Berber villages between Ouarzazate and Marrakech. Drop off at your accommodation.
- Private accommodation in rooms or tents
- Local guide in Ait Ben Haddou
- All-inclusive meals with dinner and breakfast
- Honest pricing with no hidden costs
- Shopping experience without pressure
- Ample free time for exploration
- Enjoy Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, scenic walks, canyons, and photo opportunities
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off at your Marrakech accommodation
- Airport and departure taxes
- lunches
Situated on the threshold of the Sahara Desert’s Erg Chebbi is the quaint town of Merzouga, a mere 20 km from the Algerian boundary where the tarmac road closes and the extensive sandy desert commences. Merzouga desert is typically the most preferred location in Morocco for those seeking camel expeditions and overnight desert encampments. A jaunt to the Sahara’s sand dunes, which necessitates a camel journey and an overnight stay in either a Berber tent or a high-end camp, is an essential experience. The camel ride, which lasts around an hour, traverses spectacular red-orangish sand dunes at dusk to arrive at the Sahara desert camp, where guests will dine on a lavish meal, delight in musical performances by the staff, and gather around a vibrant fire. However, please bear in mind that the drive from the erg chebbi dunes to Marrakech will consume at least ten hours. While this journey can be accomplished in three days, it is best enjoyed over a leisurely span of four to five days.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
