3 Days Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Dunes
3 Days Sahara Desert Tour to Merzouga Desert Overview
travel in 3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Sahara Desert Dunes through the magnificent view of High Atlas Mountains, Berber kasbahs. Enjoy walking in Dades gorges and Todra Gorges. Travel in an air conditioned and comfortable private car to link between Atlas mountains and Sahara. Once you arrive Merzouga, you will be greeted by golden sand dunes with spectacular view mixed with feelings of joy. Experience camel ride toward your desert camp and enjoy the majestic sunset you have never experienced before. Enjoy different landscapes from olive tree to palms, from mountains to Sahara. In this 3 days desert tour you will have the chance to explore the gems of southeast and its stunning Kasbahs as well as baked hills. Once you arrive Merzouga Erg chebbi you will totally burry your stress of work and clean your soul from any sadness.
Day 01 Marrakech to Dades Valley 330km / 7hr drive
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- Meet your driver pick up at 08am from your Riad or any of your choice point.
- Starting your 3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Dunes by crossing High Atlas Mountains.
- Coss Tizi n’Tichka pass (2206 m Alt)
- Enjoying the mountainous road and the spectacular Berber villages in the foothills.
- Stops in different panoramic spots for memorable photos.
- Arrive the UNESCO world heritage site “Ait benhaddou Kasbahs”, the fortified village on the former caravane route.
- Crossing the river and visit Ait Benhaddou with local guide and learn more about its history.
- Discover The Ksar and climb to the top of the hill through the alleys of Ait-ben-Haddou, and have some spectacular photos.
- Enjoy desertic views of Onila valley and its palms with snowy Atlas mountains background.
- After Lunch drive via Ouarzazate and Skoura and through rose valley (roses season is in May).
- Arrive Dades gorge and enjoy beautiful Rocks called moncky fingers.
- Enjoy fortified Kasbahs and scenic views along Fig valley.
- Walk around canyons and zig zag road of Dades and enjoy the sunset over yellowish mountains.
- Overnight in Hotel.
Day 02 Dades Valley to Merzouga Sahara Desert 270km / 5hr drive
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- Wake up and have your breakfast.
- Continue your 3 Days Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Dunes adventure
- Drive through the road of 1000 kasbahs and colourful Berber villages of the Dades valley.
- Arrive Tineghir its lovely valley of 15 km of date palms ending with spectacular Todra Gorges.
- Move on a trek along the canyons of about 300m high.
- Lunch time in Tinjdad or Touroug, depending on your hunger-meter.
- Stop in panoramic view of Merzouga to have some pictures.
- Experience camel ride in the golden dunes of Sahara.
- Stare at a majestic and spectacular sahara sunset on your way to the camp.
- After reaching your desert camp, you will be greated with tea and nomad smiles.
- You will be shown to your beautiful comfortable private tents equipped with ensuite bathrooms and showers to relax and settle
- Have your delicious dinner meal,
- fire will be burned just near the camp and have a festive ambiance with nomads playing drums.
- Staring the stars in a dark sky.
- Overnight in the heart of Sahara desert.
Day 03 Merzouga - Marrakech 567km/ 10hr drive
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- An early wake up to enjoy the sunrise over the highest dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga.
- Enjoy one of the best moments of the desert during sunrise in high dunes.
- Have breakfast in the camp, pack and go back either on camels or by 4×4 leaving the dunes behind.
- Drive on the asphalt roads to Marrakech through Alnif, Tazarine, Draa valley,Agdez and Ouarazazate.
- Arrive Ourazazate and have free time for lunch and a photo stop in front of the famous Taourirt Kasbah.
- Continue to Marrakech, where your Merzouga desert experience ends.
- Crossing Atlas Mountains and end enjoy the Berber villages between Ouarzazate and Marrakech.
- Drop off at your accommodation.
3 Days Sahara Desert Tour to Merzouga Desert Pricing & Inclusion
- An air conditioned 4×4 or Minivan, depending on the number of the group
- Fuel
- English/French/Spanish speaking driver during the tour
- Pick up & Drop off at your Marrakech accommodation
- Overnight in Dades gorges or Skoura in a traditional comfortable Hotel. Possibility to upgrade to a deluxe hotel on a private tour
- Camel Trek to overnight in Luxury Camp with Ensuite-bathroom and shower
- Private rooms/tents
- Dinner and breakfast are daily included
- Free time to explore the sites such as Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, Walks, Canyons, Breaks for photos,..Etc
- Local guide in Ait Ben Haddou
- No forced Shopping
- No hidden costs
- Lunch (Full Menus cost an average of 10€, and you can order “á la carte” in most places)
- Drinks ( if you drink a lot of water, you can purchase a package of 6 bottles from a small shop)
- Entrance fees to optional ouarzazate and Skoura visits.
- Gratuities (optional)
What’s the difference between private and shared tours?
The main differences between private and shared tours are the vehicle, you will only be sharing the transportation, rooms and tents are private, and even for meals you can chose to stay separated from the group if that is your preference. The other difference is that private tours are guaranteed, once you confirm your booking, we are commited to offer the tour, however shared tours depend on demand and require a minimum of 4 participants to run, if the minimum number is not met, you have the choice between a free cancellation or negotiate a deal to continue as a private tour
Is it possible to have vegetarian/vegan food?
Yes it is possible to provide vegetarian or vegan food during the tour, all you need is to let us know during the booking process and maybe remind your driver during the tour.
Is it possible to reach the camp without riding the camel?
Yes the camp has a dedicated 4×4 car to transport the luggage and clients who are not interested in riding the camels at all or at least do it only once. If you go on a private tour, you will be traveling in a comfortable 4×4 car that can access the camp if needed.
Does the camp have bathroom?
Yes our camp is considered a luxury camp yet we include it in our basic packages without a significant raise in the price, all the tents are equipped with ensuite bathroom and showers
Can I take my luggage during the tours?
How to pay for the Tour?
To confirm any tour or activity, we require a small deposit to be paid over PayPal to our account, the balance is due in cash at the pick up, to be paid to your driver in euros or equivalent in dirhams
Credit Cards
Unfortunately we do not accept payments with credit cards because they are not very popluar nor practical in Morocco and they generate so many fees and hold some security risks
Is it possible to pay the total wiith PayPal?
Normally we ask for the balance payments in cash because PayPal also has many transaction fees and operational delays since it’s an international institution. We can in some cases accept the full payment via PayPal however a 5% fee will be applied to cover the extra transaction charges. In case you are considering this method, it is best to arrange the payment before the tour.