Morocco · Desert Adventure

3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour with Camel Trek

3 Days Round trip from Merzouga Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Drive across the High Atlas Mountains and enjoy beautiful views
02 Visit the old village of Ait Benhaddou, a famous film location
03 Walk inside the tall rock walls of Todra Gorge
04 Ride a camel during sunset in the Sahara desert

Discover the beauty of Morocco on this 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. Travel across the High Atlas Mountains, visit the ancient village of Ait Benhaddou, and walk through the tall rock walls of Todra Gorge. Witness the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes, enjoy a camel ride at sunset, and spend a night in a desert camp under the stars. Along the way, experience local food, traditional music, and Berber hospitality amid Morocco's stunning mountains, valleys, and Sahara landscapes.

Take a camel trek into the orange dunes of Erg Chebbi during sunset.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Tinghir, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Erfoud, Aït Benhaddou, Tizi n'Tichka, Atlas Mountains, Erg Chebbi, Skoura, Dadès Gorges

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Marrakech to Dades Valley via Ait Benhaddou

Pick up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech early in the morning.
Drive through the High Atlas Mountains and enjoy scenic views.
Stop at Tizi n'Tichka Pass and take photographs of the mountain landscape.
Explore Ait Benhaddou, a clay village famous for films such as The Mummy and Gladiator.
Visit Ouarzazate, known as the "door to the desert," and enjoy short breaks and photo stops.
Continue through Skoura and the Rose Valley.
Arrive at Dades Gorge and admire the unique rock formations.

Overnight stay in a hotel in the Dades Valley with dinner included.

Day 02

Dades Valley to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi

Depart from Dades Gorge after breakfast.
Pass through Tinghir and the lush palm groves of the region.
Stop at Todra Gorge and walk between the tall, narrow rock walls.
Visit Erfoud, known for its fossils.
Continue to Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara desert.
Take a camel trek into the orange dunes of Erg Chebbi during sunset.
Arrive at a desert camp and enjoy dinner, local music, and a night under the stars in a private tent.

Day 03

Sunrise in Merzouga and Return to Marrakech

Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes.
After breakfast, ride camels back or take a 4x4 to meet your driver.
Return to Marrakech, enjoying views of mountains, valleys, and desert landscapes.
Arrive in Marrakech in the evening.

The route