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3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech / Experience the Sahara

3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech / Experience the Sahara

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  • 3 Days
  • Max Guests : 18
  • Marrakech
  • Marrakech

Tour Overview

Tour to the Sahara desert of Merzouga

The 3 days desert tour from Marrakech (Erg Chebbi) offers a unique opportunity to experience the vastness and serenity of the Sahara. You’ll discover the nomadic way of life and ride camels, their traditional mode of transport, leading you to an unforgettable night in an authentic desert camp beneath a star-filled sky.

At Advisor Morocco Tours, we provide private, standard, and luxury (Deluxe) tours from Marrakech to the Merzouga Sahara, with options for 3 days or more. For those seeking a more budget-friendly experience, we also offer a 3-day shared group tour where you’ll only share transportation, ensuring a personalized and intimate desert adventure.

The price for the 3 days desert tour from Marrakech varies based on the number of travelers, accommodation type (Standard, Luxury, or a Mixed/Medium option), and the time of year. Feel free to contact us anytime for more details or to customize your perfect Sahara journey!

Price Includes

  • Transport by private modern vehicle with A/C
  • Car Fuel
  • Pick up and drop off at your accommodation
  • Experience English driver guide
  • 1 night in Dades valley (dinner and breakfast included)
  • 1 night in a luxury desert camp (dinner and breakfast included)
  • Camel ride (Camel per person)
  • Sandboard available in the camp (Optional)
  • 4x4 transfer from and to the camp (Alternative to Camels)
  • Flexible stops

Price Excludes

  • Lunches
  • Drinks
  • Tipping (Optional)

Highlights of 3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

3 Days In Morocco from Marrakech to Merzouga
  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi N'Tichka pass.
  • Visit the UNESCO site Ait Ben Haddou (famous movie location).
  • Explore Ouarzazate and the Kasbah of Taourirt.
  • Scenic drive through the Rose Valley and Skoura palm grove.
  • Enjoy panoramic views of the Dades Valley.
  • Walk through the stunning Todra Gorges.
  • Camel trek to the heart of the Merzouga desert.
  • Watch the sunset and spend the night in a luxury desert camp.
  • Watch the sunrise over the Merzouga dunes.
  • Scenic drive through the Draa Valley and Anti-Atlas Mountains.
  • Return to Marrakech via Ouarzazate.

Itinerary

3-Day Morocco Desert Tour From Marrakech

Day 1: Marrakech - High Atlas - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Dades Valley

We will depart from your accommodation in Marrakech at 8:00 am, heading towards the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi N’Tichka pass. Along the way, we’ll stop to enjoy panoramic views and take photos of the small Berber villages that blend into the landscape.

Then, we’ll continue south to the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, where we will visit the famous Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1986. This stunning location has been the backdrop for famous movies like “Gladiator,” “Asterix & Obelix,” “The Mummy,” “The Jewel of the Nile,” and “Sahara” with Penélope Cruz, among others. After some free time for lunch, we’ll proceed to Ouarzazate, known as the “Gateway to the Desert.” In Berber, Ouarzazate means “quiet” or “without noise.” Here, we’ll visit the impressive Kasbah of Taourirt.

Then, we’ll continue our Sahara tour to the Rose Valley, passing through the vast palm grove of Skoura, a beautiful area with over 700,000 palm trees and many surrounding kasbahs. In the Rose Valley, Damascus roses are grown for cosmetic products like rose water. Each year in May, the Rose Festival is a major cultural event in Morocco. Finally, we’ll arrive at Dades Valley, where we will spend the night.

Day 2: Dades Valley - Todra Gorges - Merzouga - Camel Ride and Night in a Luxury Desert Camp

After breakfast, we’ll enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the Dades Valley from a strategic viewpoint in the mountains, where we can admire the many kasbahs and unique landscapes. A paved road winds through the valley, from Tinerhir to the Todra Gorges, and on to the desert.

After a few stops along the way, we will reach the stunning Todra Gorges, where locals live in traditional mud villages. These gorges are a popular spot for climbers due to their rugged rock faces. After a short walk through the Todra Gorges, we’ll have some free time for lunch in Tinejdad or Touroug. Then, we’ll continue our 3 days desert tour from Marrakech towards the desert, arriving at the breathtaking Merzouga dunes. Here, we’ll embark on a one-hour camel trek to our nomadic camp, located in the heart of the Erg Chebbi desert. Before dinner, we’ll watch the sunset from the top of a dune and then spend the night in a tent under a starry sky.

Day 3: Merzouga Dunes - Draa Valley - Anti-Atlas Mountains - Ouarzazate - Marrakech

Early in the morning, we’ll witness the magical sunrise over the dunes. In the desert, waking up early is a must to enjoy one of the most beautiful sunrises from a nearby dune. Afterward, we’ll return to Merzouga by camel, where a delicious breakfast will be waiting for us. After refreshing, we’ll begin our last day of the journey by crossing the arid pre-desert region, where we’ll spot acacia trees, typical of this landscape.

On the way to the Draa Valley, we’ll make several stops to admire the stunning views of the river, which gives the valley its name. It is the longest river in Morocco, flowing through the country and into Mauritania. We’ll continue to Ouarzazate, passing through the Anti-Atlas Mountains. After some free time for lunch in town, we’ll head back to Marrakech, with an expected arrival around 8:00 pm. Transfer to your hotel and end of our Marrakech desert tour.

Tour Map
3 Days Desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Map

FAQ

How far is Merzouga from Marrakech?

The distance from Marrakech to Merzouga is 562 km.

Do I need a sleeping bag for the overnight in the Desert?

No, you don’t need a sleeping bag, at our 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, you will stay at an equipped desert camp with all amenities.

Is there any other way to reach the camp instead of Camels?

Yes, for travelers who don’t like to go on camels, we use a 4×4 car to transfer them to and from the camp, without any extra charge as well. You just need to inform us at the time of booking.

How can I book this tour? Any Cancelation policy?

To confirm your 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, we require a small deposit, which can be paid via PayPal. The remaining balance is payable in cash at the time of pickup, either in euros, or the equivalent in dollars or dirhams, to your driver.

Can I pay the full amount via PayPal?

While we typically request the balance to be paid in cash due to PayPal’s transaction fees and potential delays, we can accept full payment via PayPal in certain cases. However, please note that a 5% fee will apply to cover the extra transaction charges. If you prefer to pay the entire amount through PayPal, it’s best to arrange the payment before the tour.

Cancellation Policy:

For a full refund, cancellations must be made at least 30 days before the tour’s start date.

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