Marrakech desert tour 3 day
Discover the magic of the Marrakech desert tour for 3 days, all-inclusive.
- Starting location: Marrakech
- Ending location: Marrakech
- Depart time: 8:00 AM
- Arrival time: 6:00 PM
- Duration: 3 days 2 night
- Tour style: Private and small group
3 DAY DESERT TOUR FROM MARRAKECH
Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour overview:
Join our 3-day Sahara desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, offering jaw-dropping views of the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi N Tichka pass. The tour includes visits to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, Ouarzazate, Skoura, and Boumalne Dades, where we will spend the night.
The journey continues, crossing the Todra Canyon, Tinejdad, Jorf, and Erfoud, the gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Get ready for a fantastic camel ride in the Merzouga desert, followed by an overnight stay in a desert camp. This excursion offers cultural exploration, stunning landscapes, and an opportunity to experience traditional Berber life. It’s a unique and memorable adventure.
Explore the 3-day Marrakech desert tour itinerary in detail, and let’s hit the road together!
HIGHLIGHTS OF MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA DESERT TOUR 3 DAY
- Driving and across the high Atlas mountains
- Visit the most beautiful Berber villages
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
- Walk throughout the stunning Todra Canyon
- Experiencing the camel ride in the Merzouga desert
- Watching a magnificent sunset over the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Spending a beautiful night at a desert camp under billions of stars
- Delicious dinner and a warm party around the campfire
MARRAKECH 3 DAY DESERT TOUR 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.
Important note! If this itinerary doesn’t meet your requirements, it can be modified and designed according to your requirements and needs. Feel free to Contact us to customize it.
Marrakech ➙ High Atlas Mountains ➙ Ait Ben Haddou ➙ Dades Valley.
- Day 1
- 6 Hours drive
- 350 kilometers
To start our 3-day Marrakech desert tour, we will pick you up from your accommodation around 8:00 and head towards Boumalne Dades. The journey takes us through the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains and Tizi N’Tichka Pass, which is Morocco’s highest pass at about 2,260 meters, offering panoramic views and including stops to see the Berber villages.
Our next stop will be the iconic Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, an old fortified village where many films were shot, such as Lawrence of Arabia (1962), The Mummy (1999), Gladiator (2000), Game of Thrones (2011-2019), and many more. Here, we will have enough time to explore the Kasbah. Ait Ben Haddou was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
Our desert trip continues to Ouarzazate with a lunch break along the way. We’ll visit the Taourirt Kasbah, Skoura, and the Roses Valley. In the afternoon, we drive to Dades Valley. If we have enough time upon arrival, we will guide you to some rock formations commonly called Monkey Fingers.
Dinner and overnight stay in a local riad in your chosen room type.
Dades Valley ➙ Todra Canyon ➙ Erfoud ➙ Merzouga desert
- Day 2
- 4 Hours drive
- 275 kilometers
Today, we continue our 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga after a tasty breakfast at your riad. We’ll drive via Tinghir with a stop at a scenic viewpoint overlooking traditional Berber villages and visit Todgha Gorge, where the canyon walls rise 300 meters high. We’ll then continue through Tinejdad and Erfoud, the gateway to the Merzouga desert.
As we reach the Sahara, you will meet your camel guide and head across the dunes to watch the sunset and experience sandboarding. Continue your camel trek to the camp, where you’ll have time to relax, followed by a hearty dinner. Later, sit around the campfire with locals playing drums. Overnight at the camp.
Merzouga desert ➙ Agdz ➙ Ouarzazate ➙ Marrakech
- Day 3
- 9 Hours drive
- 560 kilometers
We highly recommend waking up to watch the sunrise from the nearest dune to your camp. After a hearty breakfast, you will ride your camel back to the main point, or you can opt for a 4WD car instead. From here, we start our journey back to Marrakech, taking a different route along the Draa Valley via Alnif, Tazzarine, Nkob, and Agdz.
Feel free to ask your driver for stops whenever you wish. We will have lunch in Ouarzazate and continue to Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains, arriving in Marrakech to conclude your 3-day Morocco desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga.
GALLERY
Include and exclude
- Here is a list of what’s included in our tour
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
- Your preferred transfer from the camp either by camels or car
Not included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fees if needed
- Tipping (Optional)
MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA 3 DAY DESERT TOUR PRICE
The price of the 3-day Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour starts from €150, but keep in mind that it depends on several factors, including the number of travelers in the group, the type of accommodation you choose, and the time of the year you plan your trip.
As the number of travelers increases, the price decreases. Please contact us to get a price quote for your customized tour.
booking 3 DAY DESERT TOUR FROM MARRAKECH
To book your trip, please use the contact form below. You will receive your booking confirmation within 24 hours. We look forward to hearing from you.
things to know before you go
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Vegetarian or vegan options are available, please inform us during the booking process.
- Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase.
- A turban is recommended during the summer months, especially since sandstorms often occur in summer.
- Extra activities are available, please let us know during the booking process.
- In Merzouga your luggage will be transported to the camp by our private 4WD car.
- You can take the 4WD car to get to the camp for free, as an alternative to camels.
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Frequently asked questions
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 558 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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