Morocco · Desert Adventure

3-Day Desert and Dunes Tour from Marrakech with Merzouga Camp

3 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the Aït Benhaddou kasbahs, a famous UNESCO World Heritage site
02 Visit filming locations used in movies like The Mummy and Gladiator
03 Ride a camel for 1.5 hours while enjoying the sunset over Merzouga
04 Sleep under the stars at a desert night camp
05 Interact and familiarise yourself with Berbers
06 Catch the sunrise over the highest dune of Merzouga

Get all set to steer through the desert, passing colourful kasbahs and cities, along with beautiful valleys and spectacular gorges on this 3-day tour. Indulge in the picturesque dunes and interact with Berbers for a chance to gain cross-cultural knowledge. Experience the drive from Marrakech across spectacular Tizi n' Tichka and the High Atlas Mountains, then head to the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga for a camel ride, sunset views, and a night camp under the stars.

Experience the drive from Marrakech across spectacular Tizi n' Tichka and the High Atlas Mountains, then head to the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga for a camel ride, sunset views, and a night camp under the stars.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Aït Benhaddou, Tizi n'Tichka, Atlas Mountains, Erg Chebbi, Tinejdad

Languages Arabic, English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Marrakech to Aït Benhaddou and Todgha Gorge

Meet the tour guide at the agreed pick-up point in the morning.
Depart from Marrakech, crossing the spectacular Tizi n' Tichka pass and the High Atlas Mountains.
Visit the kasbahs of Aït Benhaddou, a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site where films like The Mummy and Gladiator were shot.
Stop for a hearty lunch on the way.
Continue driving for 5 hours to Todgha Gorge via the city.
Stay overnight and have dinner at the hotel.

Day 02

Through Berber Villages to Merzouga

Travel through 1,000 kasbahs across the colourful Berber villages of the valley after a traditional breakfast.
Enjoy views of picturesque palm valleys and spectacular gorges.
Head to see the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga.
Have lunch and spend the rest of your day at leisure in Tinejdad.
Drive to the Merzouga dunes and ride a camel for 1.5 hours while enjoying the sunset.
Enjoy a night of camping under a clear sky.

Day 03

Sunrise in Merzouga and Return to Marrakech

Wake up early to catch the sunrise over the highest dune of Merzouga and enjoy one of the best moments of the desert.
Return to the hotel for a lavish breakfast.
Go back to one of the most beautiful areas, Marrakech, via the Draa Valley.
Have lunch and spend the rest of your day at leisure in Ouarzazate.
Continue to Marrakech and arrive in the evening.