3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
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Overview
This 3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga takes you on a classic journey to the Sahara. We drive from Marrakech across the High Atlas Mountains, stopping at the Tizi-n-Tichka pass. You will explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou and the city of Ouarzazate.
The tour continues through the Dades Valley and the impressive Todra Gorges. Finally, you will reach Merzouga for a sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes. You’ll spend the night in a traditional Berber desert camp before we return you to Marrakech.
Highlights Of 3 Days Tour From Marrakech to Merzouga
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-n-Tichka pass
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou
- Explore the Dades Valley and walk in the Todra Gorges
- Experience a sunset camel trek in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Spend the night at a Berber desert camp
- Enjoy the sunrise over the Sahara dunes
- See the vast palm groves of the Draa Valley
Marrakech Desert Tours 3 Days Itinerary
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Day 1: Marrakech → Ait Benhaddou → Ouarzazate → Dades Valley
Our journey begins with a pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech. We start our 3 Days Trip Marrakech to Merzouga by driving over the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the dramatic Tizi-n-Tichka pass at 2260m, which offers impressive views.
Our first major stop is the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. You will have time to explore this fortified village, a famous UNESCO site that has been used as a backdrop for many films.
We continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Gateway to the Desert.” From there, we drive through the Skoura oasis and the Valley of Roses, finally arriving in the Dades Valley. We will have dinner and spend the night at a local hotel here.
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Day 2: Dades Valley → Todra Gorges → Erfoud → Merzouga
After breakfast, we’ll drive to the nearby Todra Gorges. You will have time to walk along the river between the massive 300-meter-high canyon walls, a popular spot for rock climbers.
We will continue our journey towards the desert, passing through Tinjdad and Erfoud. Erfoud is the region’s fossil capital, and we can stop at a workshop to see how they are processed.
Upon arrival in Merzouga, we’ll meet your camels. You will ride for about an hour into the Erg Chebbi dunes to watch the beautiful sunset. You’ll spend the night at our desert camp, enjoying a traditional dinner and music under the stars.
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Day 3: Merzouga → Draa Valley → Marrakech
We recommend waking up early to see the incredible sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, you will ride your camel back to the village of Merzouga to meet your driver.
We begin the drive back to Marrakech, taking a different route. We will pass through Rissani and the vast Draa Valley, which is home to the longest river in Morocco and is lined with thousands of palm trees.
We will make a stop in Agdz and Ouarzazate for a break or a photo at the Taourirt Kasbah. We then cross the High Atlas Mountains one last time, arriving back in Marrakech in the early evening, where we will drop you off at your hotel.
What’s Included?
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Marrakech
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle
- Experienced, English-speaking driver/guide
- 1 night at a hotel in Dades Valley
- 1 night at a desert camp in Merzouga
- Daily breakfast & dinners
- Camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Sandboarding in the dunes
What’s Excluded?
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments or studios
- Personal expenses and tips
Itinerary Map
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