3 Days Marrakech to Merzouga tour

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3 days Marrakech to Merzouga tour that will give you the opportunity to visit some of the best attractions in Morocco such as the beautiful high atlas mountains where you’ll enjoy its spectacular views and authentic berber villages.

Your 3 days desert trip from Marrakech to Merzouga will take you further to visit the ksar (fortified village) of Ait ben Haddou the famous Kasbah declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986 noumerous of films have been shot in this spectacular place including Gladiator , Obelix, The Mummy, The Jewel of the Nile, Sahara with Penélope Cruz…

We will continue to Ouarzazate to see Oscar Atlas film studio the biggest film studio in Morocco and Taourirt kasbah afterwards our Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour continues through the palm grove of Skoura, Rose valley known of its yearly rose festival and cosmetic products, the green Dades valley and fascinating Todra Gorge a famous place for rock climbing.

Finally we’ll arrive to our best destination « Merzouga – Erg Chebbi desert where we’ll experience the Camel ride to watch the sunset and spend a magical night out at Berber camp. The following day we’ll travel back to Marrakech making stops on the way to admire the panoramic views, breaks of photos… going through Draa Valley, Anti atlas and back to Marrakech

Highlights of: 3 Days Marrakech to Merzouga tour

Here are the highlights of the 3 Days Marrakech to Merzouga tour:

  • Cross high Atlas mountains
  • Beautiful views & panoramics
  • Authentic Berber villages
  • Ait ben Haddou Kasbah
  • Dades Valley
  • Todra gorge
  • Camel Trekking experience 
  • Overnight stay at Merzouga desert camp
  • Enjoy watching the starry sky
  • Wonderful sunrise & sunset in Erg Chebbi Desert
  • Draa Valley

Tour Itinerary: 3 Days Marrakech to Merzouga tour

Day 1 : Marrakech - Tizi n' Tichka - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Dades Valley {330 km} 7 Hours

After breakfast you will be picked up by your driver from Sahara Camel Trips company from your hotel/riad at 8 :30 a.m and start our Marrakech desert tours 3 days traveling over Tizi n’Tichka pass ( 2260 m ) while enjoying super views of the Atlas mountains and authentic small Berber villages.

On the way with breaks to take pictures then continue to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou (fortified village) the famous Kasbah declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986 noumerous of films have been shot in this spectacular place including Gladiator , Obelix, The Mummy, The Jewel of the Nile, Sahara with Penélope Cruz…

Free time to have lunch at a restaurant and our Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour continues to Ouazazate where we will see Oscar Atlas film studio the biggest film studio in Morocco and Taourirt kasbah another heritage site.

Afterwards we will pass through the magnificent palm grove of Skoura, Rose valley known of its yearly rose festival and cosmetic products in the month of May going through the valley of thousand kasbahs you will see so many old centuries adobe kasbahs arrival to Dades Valley in the afternoon, dinner and overnight stay at hotel overlooking the valley.

Day 2 : Dades Valley - Todra Gorges - Erfoud - Merzouga desert and Camel trek {270 km} 4 Hours

After breakfast at hotel our 3 days Marrakech to Merzouga tour depart to Todra Gorge the Berber villages are scattered along the way pass through Tinghir. we’ll stop to admire the beautiful Todra valley full of palm trees before we arrive to Todra Gorges that are currently one of the most popular rock climbing destinations in Morocco.

Here we will have a short walk through its grey and pink high canyons that can reach 300 m after that we’ll head to Tinjdad and Touroug where we’ll have lunch then to Erfoud which will feel the beginning Saharan oasis of Tafilalet.

Afterwards we will continue our way to Merzouga and majestic Erg Chebbi dunes from here you will take camel ride about one hour and half in order to get to your Nomadic berber tents during the trek you will take a break in the middle of the dunes to watch the sunset, try the sandboarding if that’s an activity you’re interested in, take photos and enjoy the scenery…

After the sun goes down you will continue to the camp where you will be welcomed with a glass of mint tea, dinner, camp fire , music party , and overnight stay at Berber camp Merzouga.

Day 3: Merzouga desert - Agdez - Ouarzazate - Marrakech {564 km} 8 Hours

The next day, after watching the sunrise you’ll have breakfast and shower at camp then you can ride the camels or transfer back by 4WD back to the originally started point where you will meet your driver.

Then we’ll travel back to Marrakech driving through the arid pre-desertic area where we´ll see acacia typical trees of this landscapes. On the way to the Draa valley, we´ll make some stops to admire the beautiful views of the river that gives name to the valley. It’s the longest river in Morocco.

Our 3 Days Marrakech to Merzouga tour continues towards Ouarzazate crossing the Anti Atlas. We´ll have some free time for lunch in the city and in the afternoon we continue our journey to Marrakech arrival in the late afternoon/evening, Transfer to your hotel, and your 3 day Sahara desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga tour ends.

3 day trip from Marrakech to Merzouga Pricing Includes

Here are the things included in the pricing of the 3 Days Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour:

  • Pick up and drop off you at your hotel in Marrakesh
  • Tour in air-condition vehicle A/C
  • Experienced English speaking driver
  • 1 night stay at private room at hotel ( dinner & breakfast included )
  • 1-night stay at a private tent at desert camp ( Dinner & breakfast included )
  • Camel trek in desert
  • Sandboarding in the dunes (optional)
  • Moroccan mint tea at the camp
  • Fuel
  • Visit all interesting places along the way
  • Stops for panoramic views, take pictures, and free time for lunch

3 Days Marrakech to Merzouga tour Pricing Excludes

Here are the things NOT included in the pricing of the Overnight Camel Trek in Merzouga desert camp:

  •  Lunches
  •  Drinks
  • Entrances to monuments (optional)
Frequently Asked Questions

The distance from Marrakech to Merzouga desert is 564 km and takes around 8 hours, however, the drive will split into two spending the first night at Dades Valley and continue to Merzouga the next day. On the third day, you will travel all the way back to Marrakech.

In Marrakech to Merzouga 3 day tour we have private & shared trip options available.
 
This Marrakech 3 desert tour will start and end at your hotel in Marrakech.
 
Yes, you can do the sandboarding in Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga desert.
 
The camel ride takes around 1:30 h to reach the camp.
 
 
The tents are always private but the difference is that at standard camp the bathroom is common and at luxury camp, the tents are private with ensuite bathrooms.
 
 
 
Yes,  we’ll take you in our 4WD from and to the camp.
 
 
 
 
We’ll transport all your luggage to the camp so you’ll have it with you in your tent once you get there.
 
 
 
 
 
Yes, there are towels and toilet paper at the desert camp, but it’s recommended to have yours in case.
 
 
 
 
 
Yes, the camp is equipped with electricity from solar panels energy.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Here’s a list of what to pack for your Morocco desert tour:
 
– Sunglasses 
– Sun cream 
– Scarf or Hat 
– Long jean pants ( comfortable for the camel trek )
– Long light sleeves
– Rugged sandals or shoes 
– Flip flops
– Hand sanitizers
– Portable charger
– First Aid Kit 
– A small backpack where to pack everything
– A wallet to secure your valuables like phone, cards…
 
 
 
 
 
 
What To Know?

Before you book this 3 days Marrakech to Merzouga tour kindly read the following points: 

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
  • No shopping forces or tourists traps
  • No hidden costs
  • Our Morocco desert tours are available any day of the week all year round.
  • Skip the hassle and book your desert tour with us in advance in order to get the best prices guaranteed and stay at the best accommodations we deal with.
  • The desert camps we work with are comfortably equipped with beds,  mattresses, and enough blankets to keep you warm during the winter months so the sleeping bag is not necessary.
  • The driving times mentioned above don't include the time for sightseeing, stops for photos, lunch,  cafe...
  • The pick-up time for the tour is around 8:30 A.M, we'll let you know the day before the departure of the trip.
  • Please keep in mind that this trip requires a lot of driving especially the day 3 because of the long distance between Marrakech and Merzouga, please be ready for it or if you have enough time in Morocco we recommend you do 4 days tour to split the long drives and travel more comfortably.
  • Regarding midday meals, our driver will recommend you the restaurants where you can have fresh food otherwise if you would prefer to choose it by yourself it is possible.
  • If you are vegetarian please let us know in advance we have vegetarian options available.

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