Merzouga 3 Days Excursion

Join a 3 day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. Visit Ait Ben Haddou, ride camels, sleep in a Berber camp, and explore…

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Trip code WT-CODE 41
Pickup Locations: Marrakech
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Group size limit : 17
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Enjoy an unforgettable 3vday journey to Merzouga, the gateway to the towering dunes of the Erg Chebbi Desert. This excursion offers a deep dive into Morocco’s most dramatic landscapes, passing through the Atlas Mountains, ancient kasbahs, lush valleys, and desert villages before reaching the golden sands of the Sahara.

The tour begins with a scenic drive from Marrakech through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with stops at key cultural sites such as Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate. You’ll continue through the Dades Valley and the Todra Gorges, two of Morocco’s most beautiful natural wonders.

On the second day, you’ll arrive in Merzouga, where a camel caravan awaits to lead you across the dunes at sunset. Spend the night in a Berber desert camp, enjoying traditional music, local food, and stargazing by the campfire.

This tour is perfect for adventurous travelers, couples, and families who want to explore Morocco’s diverse landscapes while experiencing the magic of the Sahara Desert. It’s one of the most complete and immersive excursions you can take from Marrakech, combining nature, culture, and adventure in a single trip.

 

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Itineraries

Day 1

Itinerary

  • Depart from Marrakech in the morning

  • Drive through the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka

  • Stop at Ait Ben Haddou for a guided visit

  • Lunch break in Ouarzazate or Skoura

  • Visit to Dades Valley and overnight stay in a guesthouse or hotel

Day 2

Itinerary

  • Breakfast and departure towards Todra Gorges

  • Scenic stop and walk in the Gorges

  • Drive to Merzouga through desert villages

  • Camel ride at sunset to the desert camp

  • Dinner, Berber music, and overnight stay in a private tent

Day 3

Itinerary

  • Early wake-up for sunrise over the dunes (optional)

  • Breakfast at the camp

  • Camel ride back to Merzouga

  • Return to Marrakech with lunch and rest stops along the way

  • Arrival in Marrakech in the evening

  • Private transport in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle

  • Professional driver-guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech

  • One night in a hotel in Dades or Tinghir

  • One night in a traditional Berber desert camp (private tent)

  • Camel rides in the Merzouga dunes

  • Dinner and breakfast during the 2 overnight stays

  • Bottled water and Wi-Fi during transport

  • Lunches during the journey

  • Entrance fees to kasbahs or gorges (if applicable)

  • Personal expenses and souvenirs

  • Tips for driver and camp staff

  • Optional travel insurance