Morocco · Desert Adventure

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

3 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the beautiful Dades Valley and Ouarzazate
  • 02 Camp in the calming desert at night
  • 03 Ride camels to the famous Erg Chebbi dunes
  • 04 See the unique palm trees of Todra Valley

Sign up for this 3-day trip to Boumalne Dades and Merzouga and discover the majestic Atlas Mountains. Explore canyons, valleys, and the Sahara Desert, ride a camel into the heart of the Erg Chebbi dunes, and travel through the beautiful Dades Valley and Todra Valley to admire its unique palm trees.

Ride camels into the heart of the dunes and spend the night in "jaimas".

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 Not applicable
Cities Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Merzouga, Erfoud, Tizi n'Tichka, Atlas Mountains, Erg Chebbi, Dadès Gorges, Boumalne Dades
Languages Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Marrakech to Boumalne Dades via Tichka Pass

  • Pick up at the airport in Marrakech. Cross the Atlas Mountains via the Tichka Pass, which stands at 2,200 m in altitude.

  • Continue through Ouarzazate and arrive at Boumalne Dades. The Dades Valley lies in the heart of the Atlas, where you will enjoy the purity of the wildlife and a surprise.

2
Day 02

Boumalne Dades to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi

  • From Boumalne, travel towards Merzouga, crossing the Todra Valley. This is another valley within the Atlas, known for its beautiful cliffs and palm trees.

  • After that, rest in Erfoud and drink tea before heading on to Merzouga.

  • Arrive at the Erg Chebbi desert in the Sahara. Ride camels into the heart of the dunes and spend the night in "jaimas". Stare at the starry night and the beautiful sunrise.

3
Day 03

Merzouga to Marrakech via Draa Valley and Ouarzazate

  • From Merzouga, cross the Draa Valley and continue to Ouarzazate.

  • Climb the Tichka Pass to arrive in Marrakech, the end of the route.

Atlas Mountains, Tichka Pass, Dades Valley, Erg Chebbi dunes

Where this trip takes you

Atlas Mountains, Tichka Pass, Dades Valley, Erg Chebbi dunes

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Marrakesh 9 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 4x4 tour

  • Hotel accommodation

  • Camel trek in the desert

  • English-speaking Moroccan guide

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Marrakech, Morocco
Tour start
Marrakesh, Morocco
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Marrakesh.

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