3 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech
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Marrakech To Merzouga Desert Tour Overview
Join our all-in-one amazing 3-day Morocco desert tour from Marrakech. Travel through charming Berber villages with panoramic views, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, hop on a camel excursion deep into the heart of the Sahara desert, experience sandboarding, spend a magical night under the stars, and meet the Berbers to learn about their way of life.
3 Days Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Details
Please note, the listed price applies to a small group tour. For a private tour with 2 people, the price is €450 per person.
Duration | Depart & Arrival Time | Start & End Location | Price Per Person |
3 Days - 2 Night | 08:00 - 18:00 | Marrakech & Back | From €150 |
Marrakech To Merzouga Desert Tour 3 Day Highlights
Here are the highlights of the 3-Day Marrakech Desert Tour:
- Spend a magical night in a Local riad on the edge of the Merzouga Sahara desert
- Experience the sunrise camel ride
- Visit Berber nomads and learn about their way of life
- Experience camel ride, and sunset in the heart of the desert
- Enjoy a night in the desert camp, with warm Berber music around the campfire
3 Days Tour Marrakech To Merzouga Itinerary
Explore our itinerary to discover the amazing sights you’ll experience during the tour. If you have any questions or special requests, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
- Day 1
- 9 Hours drive
- 560 kilometers
Marrakech ⇢ Ait Ben Haddou ⇢ Ouarzazate ⇢ Merzouga.
In the morning, you will meet your driver, leave Marrakech behind, and travel through the High Atlas Mountains and Morocco’s highest pass, Tizi N’Tichka. We will make a stop at Ait Ben Haddou to explore the Kasbah, which was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
Continuing our expedition, we will have a lunch break at a restaurant along the way, traveling through Boumalne Dades, Tinghir, and Erfoud. Upon arriving at our final destination, Merzouga, we will check into our hotel or riad for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Day 2
- 3 Hours drive
- 50 kilometers
Merzouga ⇢ Berber Nomads.
We highly recommend waking up early to watch the sunrise, either from the nearest dune or by camel. After a refreshing breakfast, we will embark on an adventure around the Merzouga desert to visit the Berber nomads. First, we will visit the seasonal Dayet Srij lake, which attracts birds like flamingos.
Then, we will head to Khamlia Village to enjoy traditional Gnawa music and continue to the Berber community via Mifis. You’ll have the chance to meet the nomads and learn about their way of life. Afterward, we will travel through the Erg Chebbi dunes and have lunch at a riad, where you can enjoy swimming before we begin the camel ride excursion.
You will meet your camel guide and trek into the heart of the desert to watch the sunset and try sandboarding. As dusk falls, you will continue to the camp for an overnight stay, with dinner followed by lively Berber music around the campfire.
- Day 3
- 9 Hours drive
- 560 kilometers
Merzouga ⇢ Agdz ⇢ Ouarzazate ⇢ Marrakech.
After a delicious breakfast, we will travel back to Marrakech along the Draa Valley, the largest valley in Morocco. We will pass through Nkob and Agdz, with a stop in Ouarzazate for lunch at a restaurant. We will then continue through the High Atlas Mountains.
Our 3-day Morocco desert tour from Marrakech concludes as we drop you off at your accommodation.
Price Include And Exclude
Included
- Pick-up & Drop off at/from your accommodation in Marrakech
- Private Air Conditioner 4WD vehicle or a van
- Experienced English speaking driver and guide
- Vehicle fuel
- 1 Night private room at your preferred room type Hotel/Riad
- Camel ride experience
- Sunset camel ride
- Overnight desert camp "At your preferred tent type"
- Meals: Breakfasts & Dinners x 2
Not Included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fees if needed
- Tipping (Optional)
Know Before You Go
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Vegetarian or vegan options are available, please inform us during the booking process.
A turban is recommended during the summer months, especially since sandstorms often occur in summer.
In Merzouga, your luggage will be transported to the camp by our private 4WD car.
On day three, we started early to return to Marrakech. You can have a sunrise camel ride or do activities like quad biking or buggies.
Breakfast is at the hotel if you are at a standard camp. For luxury camp guests, breakfast is at the camp, and take a 4WD back.
This tour involves long drives on the first and last day, so we recommend choosing the 3-day Marrakech desert tour or the 4-day Marrakech desert tour option for a more relaxed experience.
On the second day, you’ll have a full day to explore the Sahara and beyond. You can choose between a day and night camel ride in Merzouga, a 4×4 desert tour or a Day Trip to Safsaf Oasis.
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FAQs
Yes, for those who don’t want to ride camels, we use our desert camp 4WD car to take them to and from the camp, all at no cost. You need to let us know during the booking process.
The vehicle depends on the group size. We use Toyota Prado TX, van Renault, Ford vans, Mercedes vans (8-seaters), and minibusses.
The distance in this 3-day Marrakech tour via the Sahara desert is 560 kilometers from Marrakech to Merzouga.
To confirm your reservation, a small deposit is required, payable via PayPal or bank transfer. The remaining balance can be paid in cash (euros, dollars, or dirhams) to your guide on the first day of your tour.
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