Private 3-Day Merzouga Desert Tour: Discover Southern Morocco from Marrakech
Embark on a private 3-day Merzouga Desert tour from Marrakech and experience the wonders of southern Morocco. Sleep in a Berber tent, ride a camel through the dunes, and visit Ait Benhaddou and the Valley of the Roses.
Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Marrakech - Tizi - N - Tichka - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - Dades Gorges

Marrakech - After being picked up from your Marrakech hotel or riad, travel to the Dades Gorges via the stunning twists and turns of the Tizi-n-Tichka pass in the Atlas Mountains.

Ait Ben Haddou - Enjoy panoramic views of Telouet, a classic High Atlas Berber settlement. Continue to Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to explore the walled settlement (Ksour).

Ouarzazate - Continue to the Ouarzazate. Admire the picturesque area’s natural structures, which include a deep and spectacular canyon.

Dades Gorges - Continue to the Dades Valley for an overnight stay in a riad or hotel in the Dades Gorges.

Dades Gorges - Tenghir - Todra Gorges - Tinjdad - Erfoud - Merzouga

Dades Gorges - After breakfast at your accommodation, we explore Dades Gorges.

Gargantas del Todra - We explore Todra Gorges.

Erfoud - After breakfast at your accommodation, depart for Erg Chebbi, the gateway to the Sahara Desert. Pass via Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud to get a sense of the Saharan scenery, and see Berber settlements dispersed along the path.

Merzouga - Before arriving at Merzouga, visit the Tafilalet oasis. Take a few moments to rest at Merzouga before climbing on the back of a camel and crossing the sand dunes on route to a nomadic Berber tent. Listen to the drums of the desert camp in the heart of the Sahara to see the sand dunes and desert landscape from a timeless viewpoint. Photograph the spectacular sunset from the top of a high dune. After that, proceed to the camp to spend the night in a nomad tent.

Camel Trek Back to Merzouga - Atlas Mountains - Return to Marrakech

Merzouga - Get up early to view the stunning desert dawn. Then, by camel, return to Merzouga. You will be served breakfast and given time to shower at the hotel before returning to Marrakech.

Agdz - Pass through true Atlas Mountain Berber communities like Agdz and Draa Valley.

Tizi n Tichka - Drive via Atlas Mountains and arrive in Marrakech in the evening for the tour’s conclusion.

Marrakech - Drop you off at your local hotel.

What's Included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle with driver for comfortable transportation.
  • Exciting camel ride in Merzouga.
  • Stay at a traditional riad for 1 night, meals included.
  • Enjoy a special dinner experience.
  • Experience desert life with 1 night at a desert camp, meals included.
  • Start your day with a delicious breakfast.
What's Not Included
  • Other food and drink not mentioned in “what’s included”
Additional Information

From Marrakech, go on a 3-day trip of southern Morocco. Visit Ait Ben Haddou and the Valley of the Roses while sleeping in the Sahara. Travel via the Atlas Mountains and the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Highlights For Private 3-Day Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Desert

In the Sahara Desert, spend the night in a Berber tent.
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-n-Tichka switchback pass.
Explore the Merzouga dunes on the back of a camel.
Be amazed by the Berber communities that dot the mountain sides.
Visit Ait Benhaddou, a fortified village.
Pass through the Draa and Dades Valleys.
View the spectacular Dades Gorge canyon.
Discover Ait Benhaddou’s Kasbah.

On a 3-day desert safari from Marrakech, discover true Morocco and explore the boundless distances of the Sahara Desert. Sleep under the stars in a desert camp and in a traditional riad. Explore the Dadès and Draa Valleys, as well as the walled settlement of Ait Benhaddou, among other things.

Cancellation Policy

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

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