3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Adventure with Luxury Camp

3 Days Round trip from Marrkech Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Scenic drive across the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi n'Tichka Pass with photo stops
  • 02 Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Ksar of Aït Benhaddou, a famous film location
  • 03 Discover the Dades Valley and its unique "Monkey Fingers" rock formations
  • 04 Walk in Todgha Gorge and travel through Erfoud and Rissani's fossil-rich region
  • 05 Sunset camel ride into the Merzouga dunes and overnight in a luxury Sahara camp with dinner and campfire music

Journey from Marrakech to the edge of the Sahara on a 3-day overland adventure through Morocco's most dramatic landscapes. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, stop for photos along the way, and explore the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou before continuing through the Valley of Roses to the beautiful Dades Valley. On day two, walk beneath the towering cliffs of Todgha Gorge, pass through Erfoud and Rissani, then ride a camel into the Merzouga dunes for sunset. Spend the night in a luxury desert camp with dinner under the stars, music by the campfire, and a private tent with an en-suite bathroom before returning to Marrakech via the Draa Valley and its "1,000 kasbahs."

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Erfoud, Rissani, Aït Benhaddou, Dadès Gorges
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Marrakech, High Atlas Mountains, Aït Benhaddou and Dades Valley

Distance: 300 km.

Our driver and guide will come at 08:00 to pick you up from your hotel/riad in Marrakech.

Drive through the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka Pass at 2,260 m, with photo stops along the way.

Visit the UNESCO Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, a famous movie location.

Lunch in Ouarzazate or along the way.

Continue through the Valley of Roses and Dades Valley, with the rock formations known as "Monkey Fingers."

Evening: Check in to your hotel in Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Hotel with half board: dinner and breakfast.

2
Day 02

Dades Canyon, Todra Gorge and Luxury Desert Camp

Distance: approximately 250 km | 5-6 hours with stops.

08:30 Breakfast at the hotel.

Visit Todra Gorge, with its 300 m high cliffs. There will be time for a walk and photos.

Drive through Erfoud and Rissani, home to the biggest fossil market.

16:00 Arrive in Merzouga and meet your camel guide.

Camel ride 1 hour into the Sahara dunes for sunset.

Evening: Arrive at the Luxury Desert Camp for mint tea and dinner under the stars.

Enjoy drums and music around the campfire, then sleep in a private tent with a bathroom.

Accommodation: Desert camp with half board: dinner and breakfast.

3
Day 03

Merzouga, Draa Valley, Rocky Desert and Marrakech

Distance: approximately 550 km | 9-10 hours with stops.

Option 1: Wake up early for sunrise over the dunes by camel.

Breakfast at camp, shower, and camel ride back.

Drive back to Marrakech through the Rocky Desert and Draa Valley with its 1,000 kasbahs.

Lunch stop along the way.

18:00-19:00 Drop-off at your hotel/riad in Marrakech.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Marrkech 8 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pickup and drop-off at hotels

  • Private modern car with a professional speaking driver

  • Visits to attraction places on the road

  • Overnight stay in a local guest house

  • Overnight stay in a luxury camp inside the dunes

  • Dinners and breakfasts x2

  • Camel riding and sandboarding

What's Not Included

  • Lunches and drinks

What to bring

  • Camera

Know before you go

  • The tour is quite long for people who are not used to driving for many hours, but it is awesome because you enjoy the landscapes and panoramic stops all the way.

  • We actually stop every hour, or even more often.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Marrkech
Tour start
Marrkech
End of the journey

Your 3 days run from Marrkech to Marrkech.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $600.00 — $800.00
Double Sharing $400.00 — $500.00
Triple Sharing $390.00 — $490.00

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