3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour
Highlights
Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Erfoud, Dadès Gorges
Locations Covered
Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Erfoud, Dadès Gorges
trekking, sightseeing, Desert
Private Tour
3 Days
Easy
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Description
Embark on a captivating 3-day journey from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert, exploring Morocco’s stunning landscapes and ancient landmarks. Travel through the High Atlas Mountains and visit the UNESCO-listed Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou before continuing to the dramatic Dades and Todra Gorges. Experience a camel ride across the golden dunes of Merzouga, enjoy a breathtaking desert sunset, and spend the night under a star-filled sky in a luxury desert camp. This adventure blends culture, nature, and unforgettable desert beauty.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Gorge
- Depart early from Marrakech via the scenic High Atlas Mountains and Tizi n’Tichka Pass.
- Visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and famous film location.
- Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco.”
- Drive through Skoura Palm Grove and the Valley of Roses.
Overnight stay in Dades Gorge or Tinghir at a comfortable hotel or riad.
Driving time: approximately 7 hours.
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Day 2: Dades Gorge – Todra Gorge – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert
- Enjoy breakfast with mountain views before departing.
- Visit the Todra Gorge, known for its towering 300-metre cliffs.
- Continue through Tinjdad and Erfoud, famous for their fossils and desert landscapes.
- Arrive in Merzouga by afternoon and take a camel trek or 4x4 ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Witness a stunning sunset over the Sahara Desert.
Dinner and overnight stay in a luxury desert camp under the stars.
Driving time: approximately 6 hours.
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Day 3: Merzouga – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
- Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes.
- Breakfast at the desert camp before beginning the return journey.
- Stop at Ouarzazate for lunch or a coffee break.
- Evening arrival in Marrakech around 8–9 PM.
Driving time: approximately 9–10 hours.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 5 | /person |
| 6 to 16 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 16 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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