Marrakech to Merzouga 3-Day Sahara Desert Tour: Explore Dades, Todra Gorges, and Ait Ben Haddou
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Embark on an unforgettable 3-day adventure from Marrakech to Merzouga. Discover the stunning Dades and Todra Gorges, conquer the High Atlas Mountains, and explore the iconic Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. Spend a magical night in a Merzouga desert camp, surrounded by the beauty of the Sahara Desert.
Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

MARRAKECH - TIZI-N TICHKA - AIT BEN HADDOU - OUARZAZATE - DADES VALLEY

Jemaa el-Fnaa - At 8 o’clock in the morning after meeting your driver, you will leave Marrakech from Jamaa El Fnaa squire to reach Ouarzazate crossing the High Atlas Tizi n’Tichka pass (2260m Att).

Tizi n Tichka - Stop for photography at the top of Atlas mountains Tizi n Tichka, before you continue to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah,

Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou - Ait Ben Haddou is the first major stop today for sightseeing The Berber fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou is a UNESCO listed landmark and is also known as a set for major Hollywood epics, here are a few of movies that used the village for shooting: the Kingdom of Heaven, Lawrence of Arabia, and Gladiator. Cross the river separating the Kasbah from the main road and explore the village at leisure.

Ouarzazate - Photography Stope view of Atlas studios.

Vallee Des Roses - Short break for photography and view of roses valley rose picking begins in April and 3 days festival in the first week in May, cosmetics product made by roses oil are available in the associations,

Valley of the Roses - Overnight in your accommodation in the rose village,

What's Included
  • Camel ride at both sunset and sunrise, one camel per person plus sandboarding
  • Enjoy a traditional dinner
  • Breakfast included
  • Air-conditioned minibus transport with fuel included
What's Not Included
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Local Guide in Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
Additional Information

Our excursion lasting three days takes you from Marrakech to the Merzouga dunes, featuring a camel trek. You get to check out the Dades and Todra gorges, traverse the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi Ntichka pass, and explore the legendary world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. The trip culminates with a night spent in a desert camp in Merzouga, beneath the starlit sky in a traditional Berber tent.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sofiabb2528qt
May 1, 2024
Amazing 3 day tour - What a wonderful trip! Our tour guide Ali was so professional and our driver Ahmed was amazing! It was such a great experience with memories we will treasure for life. The morrocan landscapes were stunning from the beautiful Atlas mountains to the breathtaking Sahara desert🐫
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W7372ecsaram
May 1, 2024
Incredible, Once in a Lifetime Experience - We had a wonderful experience with Marrakech City Life! The itinerary was exactly as explained online and it was worth every penny (plus more). Yes, the drive is quite long, but that’s to be expected when you’re traveling across a country (yet alone well worth it to visit the Sahara). Our guide, Ngassa Hassan, made the trip so special. He brought so much energy, practiced much patience, and always put our needs first. We stayed in a lovely hotel the first night that exceeded everyone’s expectations and the accommodations in the desert were much nicer than we had thought. These memories will last us a lifetime and more and we are so so happy we chose this trip. BOOK NOW!
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899blaine
May 1, 2024
Just do it. - Absolutely worth doing. Don’t leave Morocco without going on this trip. Is it touristy? Yes, but that’s the nature of it and there’s no way around it. I enjoy local and off the beaten path..but for this type of experience, this trip is the best and only way to do it as the infrastructure is built around making this efficient with numerous groups on the same route. No other way to do it, really. All the companies use same route basically. UNESCO heritage site is amazing and first hotel was actually quite nice and food was good. This trip is REALLY cheap for what you get out of all honesty. Few extra fees with couple lunches not included but not bad ($11 euros per person/lunch). The luxury camp is for sure worth the extra money. It’s glamping at its finest. Ali, our guide, was great! They break up the trip into reasonable chunks. The canyon stop is incredible. And the end result of riding camels in the desert is something that is once-in-a-lifetime, especially at sunrise.
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Sara_vousoalijavolto
Apr 30, 2024
5* from the bucket list - I had an incredibly friendly experience on the desert tour with Hassan and Lahcen. From the beginning, they were extremely welcoming and amicable. The accommodation on the first day in a hotel was great, but the highlight was definitely the desert camp. I highly recommend the luxury camp for the unique experience it provides. The guide on the second day, Youseff, was simply spectacular during the tour of the Dades Valley. His friendliness and kindness made the whole journey even more special. I can't wait to come back and explore more with them. Thank you, Hassan, Lahcen, and Youseff, for the warm and friendly hospitality!
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Davideconcordia
Apr 30, 2024
A must-do experience! 🇲🇦 - Our three-day trip to the desert was incredibly enjoyable, filled with breathtaking passages from the Atlas Mountains to Berber villages and finally reaching the sand dunes. Both Imad and Radouan were extremely friendly and skilled at taking both individual and group photos! Highly recommended, don't miss out on the quad ride at sunrise; I've never seen anything like it in my life.
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S619pqmargheritam
Apr 30, 2024
A must-do experience - Unforgettable experience. We spent 3 beautiful days, discovering wonderful landscapes and wonderful people. A special thanks to our guide Imad and our driver Redouan, always kind and helpful. I consider the quality/ price ratio of this product simply excellent.
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Daytrip45054883772
Apr 30, 2024
Amazing tour to desert - I had an amazing experience on the desert tour with Hassan and Lahcen. Right from the start, their attention to detail was remarkable. The accommodation on the first day in a hotel was great, but the highlight was definitely the desert camp. I highly recommend the luxury camp for the unique experience it provides. The guide on the second day, Youseff, was simply spectacular during the tour of the Dades Valley. His passion and knowledge of the region made all the difference. I can't wait to come back and explore more with them. Thank you, Hassan, Lahcen, and Youseff, for making this trip unforgettable!
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Ctrinidad27
Apr 30, 2024
Great! - Amazing experience! 100% recommendable! The dunes are impressive and the camp was very nice. Ksar de Ait Ben Hadu is an astonishing place
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Patricia
Apr 29, 2024
Great guide - Our guide, Iddir and driver isamil were fantastic. They were attentive to all tourist. He went out of his way for me pickup.
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1234fuzelpatel
Apr 29, 2024
Amazing Trip - Very well organised and led by Iddir. Lots of activities and took care of all our needs. Some really good experiences with a really good group
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