3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga with Erg Chebbi

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka and admire dramatic landscapes
• 02 Explore Ait Ben Haddou and the cinematic gateway city of Ouarzazate
• 03 Experience a sunset camel trek across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes
• 04 Enjoy an overnight stay in a traditional desert camp under the stars

Journey through the Moroccan Sahara on this immersive three-day adventure from Marrakech to Merzouga. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka, explore Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, and travel through stunning valleys and Berber villages. Experience a camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset and spend a magical night in a traditional desert camp under the stars. Witness a breathtaking Sahara sunrise before returning through dramatic mountain landscapes filled with culture and adventure.

Experience a camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset and spend a magical night in a traditional desert camp under the stars.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Aït Benhaddou, Erg Chebbi, Dadès Gorges

Languages Arabic, English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Marrakech to Ait Ben Haddou and Dades Valley

• Depart from Marrakech in the morning and begin the journey towards the High Atlas Mountains.
• Cross the scenic Tizi n'Tichka pass and enjoy panoramic mountain views along the route.
• Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, a historic kasbah featured in numerous films.
• Continue to Ouarzazate, widely known as the gateway to the desert, and explore the surrounding landscapes.
• Travel through the Valley of Roses before arriving in Dades Valley.
• Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in a hotel or riad.

2

Day 02

Dades Valley to Todra Gorges and Merzouga Desert

• After breakfast, depart towards the spectacular Todra Gorges, known for its towering canyon walls.
• Continue the journey through changing desert landscapes and traditional Berber villages en route to Merzouga.
• Arrive at Erg Chebbi and enjoy a camel trek across the golden dunes at sunset.
• Reach the desert camp and experience a traditional Berber atmosphere with music and warm hospitality.
• Enjoy dinner and spend the night under the stars in a traditional desert tent.

3

Day 03

Merzouga to Ouarzazate and Marrakech

• Wake up early to admire the sunrise over the Sahara dunes.
• After breakfast, return to the village by camel or 4x4 transfer.
• Begin the journey back to Marrakech via Alnif and Ouarzazate.
• Stop for lunch en route and enjoy the changing desert and mountain landscapes.
• Continue through the Atlas Mountains and arrive in Marrakech by evening.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport aller-retour depuis Marrakech en véhicule climatisé
• Chauffeur professionnel parlant français
• 2 nuits d'hébergement (1 nuit en hôtel à Dades + 1 nuit en désert à Merzouga)
• Demi-pension (2 dîners + 2 petits-déjeuners)
• Balade en dromadaire au coucher du soleil dans les dunes de Merzouga
• Nuit en campement berbère avec animation et ambiance saharienne

What's Not Included

• Déjeuners
• Boissons et extras personnels
• Pourboires (optionnels)
• Dépenses personnelles
• Toute prestation non mentionnée dans "Inclus"

What to bring

• Vêtements confortables (chauds pour la nuit).
• Chaussures adaptées (marche / sable).
• Lunettes de soleil et crème solaire.
• Écharpe ou foulard (pour le désert).
• Appareil photo / téléphone chargé.
• Petite valise ou sac de voyage.

Know before you go

• Départ tôt le matin depuis Marrakech (environ 07h00).
• Trajet long (environ 10h avec arrêts).
• Activité adaptée à tous les niveaux (facile).
• Possibilité de personnalisation (privé ou groupe).
• Le désert peut être froid la nuit, surtout en hiver.
• Confirmation recommandée 24h avant le départ.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Pickup depuis votre hôtel / riad à Marrakech ou point central (Jemaa el-Fna)

Tour start

Marrakech, Maroc

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.