3 days 2 nights
Daily Tour
35 people
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A 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga is one of the most loved trips in Morocco. It is perfect for people who want to see the Sahara desert, ride a camel, sleep in a desert camp, and enjoy the Atlas Mountains without taking a very long holiday. This trip is short, easy to follow, and full of nice places along the way. Here is a simple guide to help you understand how the tour works and what you will see.
Prices often start from around 120 to 170 EUR per person, depending on the season, group size, and type of camp. This is only an example and the price can change.
If you want to book or have questions, just contact us and we will help you plan your 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga.
• Wear comfortable shoes because you will walk in villages and the desert.
• Bring a warm jacket because the desert night can be cold.
• Have some cash for lunches and small tips.
• Do not forget your camera because the mountains and dunes look very beautiful.
Your adventure starts early in the morning when your driver picks you up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. You leave the busy city and drive toward the High Atlas Mountains. The road has many turns but the views are very nice. You see tall mountains, rocks with red colors, small Berber villages, and green valleys.
Main stops of the day:
Ait Benhaddou. Tizi n'Tichka Pass. Ouarzazate. Skoura. Dades Gorge.
Ait Benhaddou:
You stop at this old village. It is made of clay and has small streets. You can walk inside and feel the quiet of the place. Many movies were filmed here like The Mummy and Gladiator.
(External link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%C3%AFt_Benhaddou)
Ouarzazate:
This city is known as the “door to the desert.” You can take photos near the old Kasbah and enjoy a short break. It is a calm and dry place with wide open views.
(External link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouarzazate)
After visiting Ouarzazate, you continue through Skoura and the Rose Valley. You arrive at the Dades Gorge, a valley with strange rock shapes and red mountains. You spend the night in a nice hotel in the Dades Valley. Dinner is included.
After breakfast, you leave the Dades Gorge and drive toward the Sahara. The road passes through small villages, green palm groves, and dry open land.
Main stops of the day:
Tinghir. Todra Gorge. Erfoud. Merzouga. Erg Chebbi.
Todra Gorge:
You stop to walk between two big rock walls. They are tall and narrow. The place is cool and calm, and many travelers enjoy taking pictures here. Water runs slowly through the small river in the middle.
After this, you travel to Erfoud, a town famous for fossils. Then you continue to Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara desert.
When you reach the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes, your camel guide waits for you. You take a camel trek into the desert. The dunes are soft and orange. The sunset looks very nice. After about one hour, you arrive at your desert camp.
At the camp, you enjoy dinner, music with drums, and a quiet night under the stars. You sleep in a private tent.
You wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes. The light is soft and beautiful. After breakfast, you ride the camels back or take a 4x4 car to meet your driver.
Now you return to Marrakech. It is a long drive, but you will enjoy more views of mountains, valleys, and desert land. You arrive in Marrakech in the evening.
Yes, the tour has long driving hours, but there are many stops on the way. The views are nice, and the breaks make the trip easier.
Camel trekking is part of the experience, but if you cannot ride a camel, you can go to the camp by 4x4 car.
Bring light clothes for the day, a warm jacket for the night, comfortable shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
Yes, the desert can be cold, especially in winter. Make sure you bring something warm.
Breakfast and dinner are included in the tour price. Lunches and drinks are not included.
Yes, the road is safe. Your driver knows the way very well and drives carefully, especially in the mountains.
Yes, children can join. Many families do this tour. The camel ride is safe and slow.
Most tours use clean and air-conditioned 4x4 cars or minibuses. It depends on the group size.
Usually around 7:30–8:00 in the morning from your hotel or riad in Marrakech.
Yes, it is good to carry some cash for lunches, drinks, tips, and small shopping.
Yes, you will see the sunset during the camel trek and the sunrise the next morning in the dunes.
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