3 Days Sahara Desert Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek
Duration
3 days
Max People
16
Pickup
Your Hotel
A 3-day Sahara Desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Dunes with a camel trek is a popular and immersive experience, providing a snapshot of Morocco’s stunning landscapes and cultural richness.
Overview: 3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech!
During your Morocco 3-day Sahara Desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Dunes you will see the most iconic sights including:
- Atlas Mountains: Travel through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass, the highest in North Africa.
- Ait Benhaddou: Stop at this UNESCO World Heritage site, a famous ksar (fortified village) often used as a filming location.
- Ouarzazate: Visit the city known as the “Gateway to the Sahara,” including a visit to the Taourirt Kasbah.
- Skoura and Rose Valley: Continue through the scenic Skoura Oasis and the Valley of Roses.
- Dades Valley: Arrive in Dades Valley, where you’ll spend the night in a traditional riad or hotel.
- Todra Gorge: Explore the impressive Todra Gorge with its towering rock walls, a popular spot for rock climbers.
- Camel Trek: Ride camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes, watching the sunset over the vast desert landscape.
- Desert Camp: Spend the night in a traditional Berber Desert Camp, enjoy a local dinner, and experience Berber music under the stars.
Tips for the Desert Tour from Marrakech:
- Packing: Bring comfortable clothing, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. It can get cold at night in the desert, so pack a warm jacket.
- Bring backpack to take it with you over camels
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation in a Hotel in Dades
- Air Conditioned Private Transport
- Accommodation in the desert camp in Merzouga
- Camel ride in the sunset and sunrise
- 2 X Dinners and 2 X Breakfasts
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off
- Lunch, Drinks, Tips and Extras
- Entry Fees
Tour Plan
Marrakech - Ait Ben Hadou - Ouarzazate - Skoura - Dades
Discover the Beauty of the Atlas Mountains.
After picking you up from your accommodation in Marrakech, we'll hit the road, headed for the Tizi- N-Tichka pass (2260m) in the High Atlas Mountains. You will get to experience a winding road, beautiful landscapes with different colors, and Berber villages along the way.
Our first stop will be in Ait Barka Village to take beautiful pictures while having breakfast. It’s our starting point to begin the ascent to the highest Atlas Mountains of Morocco, Tizi N Tchka, where will also make a stop.
We'll then continue onto the UNESCO World Heritage-listed, Ait Ben Hadou where you will be guided by a local guide to explain the history of its amazing heritage before the time for lunch.
Then we're off again, continuing via Ouarzazate, the Rose Valley, and Skoura palm grove to the Dades valley and gorges. Here, you'll stay in a typical Moroccan hotel, located in the heart of gorges.
Dades - Groge Todra - Merzouga Sahara Desert
Gaze at a Blanket of Stars in the Sahara.
After a delicious Moroccan breakfast, we'll begin the journey along the road of 1000 Kasbahs, driving around and through the colorful Berber villages of the Dades Valley.
In Tineghir, we'll explore its famed beautiful palm groves and Jewish quarter before arriving in the Todra Gorges (Todgha) where you'll have free time to go on a trek along the canyons about 300 m high - a favorite for mountain climbers.
Afterward, we'll continue onto the Erg Chebbi Dunes in the Merzouga Sahara Desert. Upon arrival, you will take a camel ride at sunset to get to the oasis where your camp is located.
Spend the night in the bivouac in Merzouga Sahara Dunes under nomadic tents or outside under shooting stars while playing drums with your camel drivers. It is here where we'll spend the night.
Sahara Desert - Merzouga - High Atlas Mountains - Marrakech.
Camel Riding in the Village of Merzouga
Today you will have to wake up very early in the morning to see what will may be the best sunrise of your life. You will set over the Sand Dunes of Sahara of Erg Chebbi to watch wonderful sunrise. After watching the sunrise you will go down to the Camp for breakfast.
Then you’ll peacefully camel-trek back to the village of Merzouga. While enjoying morning camel ride you couldn’t fail to appreciate the unique beauty of the spectacular Erg Chebbi sand dunes – changing with the light as the day progresses.
Once you arrive the village of Merzouga, you will meet the driver again to continue the tour to Marrakech.
Back to Marrakech trough different areas and different Berber villages , until Ouarzazate were we will use the same road back to Marrakech. Your 3 days desert tour from Marrakech will end late in the afternoon around 7:30 PM , with a drop off at your hotel or the nearest accessible point to your riad.
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4 reviews for 3 Days Sahara Desert Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek
04 Customer(s) recommended this item
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Amazing Sahara Desert Tour Experience
This tour was an incredible experience, from the moment Brahim picked us up in Marrakech, to the moment he took us back to Marrakech, and everything in between. He made us feel comfortable the entire time and explained each of our stops in detail. I couldn’t have asked for a better guide for my first visit to Morocco and can only recommend him!
July 17, 2024 -
Sahara Desert Tour 3 Days 2 Nights from Marrakech
The 3 day tours in the Sahara Desert offer an excellent experience with friendly and helpful tour guides, good accommodation, and a well balanced itinerary.
The hospitality provided is commendable, ensuring you a comfortable and enjoyable trip. The guides are knowledgeable and facilitate cultural immersion. The accommodations are of good quality, perfect for rest and rejuvenation. The itinerary balances adventure with relaxation, providing ample time to experience the beauty of the Sahara Desert and immerse yourself in the local culture. Overall, this is a highly recommended trip for a relaxing yet intense experience in Morocco.June 17, 2024 -
trois jours incroyables dans le désert sur un voyage de cinq jours à marrakech.
Un voyage incroyable!! Mohamed et Youssef ont pris soin de nous à tout moment, ils se sont occupés de que tout se passe bien et ils on fait du voyage une inoubliable expérience. Une façon spéciale de voyager avec deux guides adorables. Une parfaite organisation et un très bon prix pour quatre étudiants . A la prochaine.
May 13, 2024 -
Sahara Desert Trip of a lifetime
This was the best trip ever! Every detail was flawlessly arranged, from the hotel to the luxurious overnight camp. Our driver, Mohammed, was fantastic—knowledgeable about the area and attentive throughout the three day journey. He drove safely and carefully, and we shared so many laughs while learning about the region and the Berber people. Don’t hesitate to book this trip! The camp was top notch, featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a comfy king bed. Thank you, Mohammed—you’re the best!
May 10, 2024
| Min - Max (Persons) | Adult Price |
|---|---|
| 2 - 3 | $483.00 |
| 4 - 5 | $315.00 |
| 6 - 16 | $249.00 |
