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3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert
- 3 days
- Departure: Marrakech
- Private tour
- Free cancellation
Overview
Experience the 3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert. Camel trekking, Sahara sunset, luxury desert camp, and Morocco adventure.
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Marrakech → High Atlas Mountains → Ait Ben Haddou → Dades Valley
Your Moroccan desert adventure begins with an early morning departure from Marrakech. Traverse the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-N-Tichka pass, stopping for panoramic views. Explore the legendary Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah , a UNESCO World Heritage site featured in films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Continue through the picturesque Rose Valley and Skoura palm groves, arriving in Boumalne Dades for an
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Day 2
Dades Valley → Todra Gorges → Merzouga Sahara
Journey through the dramatic Dades Valley, stopping at spectacular viewpoints. Explore the magnificent Todra Gorges, a stunning canyon carved by the Todra River with towering red cliffs. Arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon for a magical camel trek across golden sand dunes. Watch the sunset from a high dune before spending the night in a luxury desert camp, enjoying Berber music and stargazing. Distance: Approximately 250 km
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Day 3
Merzouga Sahara → Draa Valley → Marrakech
Rise early to witness a breathtaking desert sunrise. After breakfast, return to Merzouga and explore Rissani’s traditional market. Travel along the scenic Draa Valley, crossing the Anti-Atlas Mountains and Tizi-n-Tichka pass. The tour concludes with a drop-off at your accommodation in Marrakech. Distance: Approximately 550 km
What's included
What's included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Marrakech
- Comfortable, air-conditioned 4x4 SUV, van, or minibus for the journey
- Driver and guide who speak your preferred language
- First and second-night accommodations in selected hotels or desert camps
- Meals included: 2 dinners & 2 breakfasts
- Exciting camel trekking experience through the Erg Chebbi dunes
Not included
- International flights
- Personal expenses & souvenirs
- Anything not listed as included
Frequently asked questions
What type of vehicles are used for the trip ?
What a great inquiry! “Private desert trips” require comfortable transportation. For groups bigger than 8, we employ Land Cruiser TXs, Ford 8-seater vans, Mercedes Bens Sprinter minibuses, and a variety of other comfortable vehicles.
How far in advance should we book this tour ?
Making your vacation plans as soon as you can is encouraged because the early bird gets the worm.
How to pay for the tour ?
Initially, we ask that a small deposit be given to our account via PayPal during the booking procedure. Second, the balance must be paid in cash and should be handed to our driver/guide on the first day of the tour in euros, dollars, or the equivalent in dirhams.
How do i take my luggage to the camp?
At the start of your camel trek, a 4×4 vehicle will convey your luggage. As a result, your bags will be there when you arrive at the camp.
Is it possible to have vegetarian food or vegan food?
Serving vegan or vegetarian food is possible. On the first day of your trip, please email me or let your driver/guide know as soon as you can.
I don’t want to ride camels to the camp, how i do I reach the camp?
If you don’t want to ride a camel, we can transport you to the camp in a 4 × 4 vehicle.
What our customers say
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There honestly are not enough words to describe how incredible Ibrahim was in every sense of guide and facilitator. Beyond a great human being as well! It’s been three years now and I’ve still communicated with him on WhatsApp. Ibrahim started as a tour guide and after just one trip I write this review as a life long friend!
We highly recommend the 4 days tour in Merzouga Sahara Desert (from Marrakesh). Brahim was a great guide, a very good and safe driver and a great DJ. The highlight of our trip was the camel ride to see the sunset (+ sandboarding) and the quad in the desert — an absolutely breathtaking experience!
Merci à Ibrahim pour ce séjour riche en découvertes. Une expérience de 6 jours/5 nuits de Marrakech au désert (Erg Chebbi). Ibrahim est un excellent guide et conducteur qui a su s’adapter à nos envies au fil du parcours. Mention spéciale pour les cours d’arabe ! Une expérience recommandée.
Il nostro autista Brahim è stato fantastico... ha reso il nostro giro in Marocco stupendo con la sua simpatia e la sua professionalità, raccontandoci durante il viaggio aneddoti interessanti.
Une super expérience où Ibrahim notre super guide a été à l’écoute et a su s’adapter à nos exigences. Merci pour les cours d’arabe.
Ruta pel desert. Mirar i veure, gaudir i descobrir, és el que ens ha donat aquesta ruta. Un entorn sorprenent per als viatgers que venim d'altres països. Acompanyats per gent de la zona, gràcies Ibrahim, ens mostra amb dedicació i estima tot allò que coneixen i viuen dia a dia.
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