3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour | Erg Chebbi Sahara

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Overview

  • Duration:3 days 2 nights
  • Tour Type:Daily tour, Group tour, Package tour, Private tour
  • Language:English, French, German, Italian
Experience the spectacular Sahara Desert on a 3-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. Cross the High Atlas Mountains, visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, explore Ouarzazate, Skoura, Rose Valley, Dades Valley and Todra Gorge before reaching the golden Erg Chebbi dunes. Enjoy a camel trek at sunset, a night in a desert camp, Berber music and a memorable Sahara sunrise.
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Highlights

  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka Pass
  • Visit UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou
  • Discover Ouarzazate, the "Hollywood of Africa"
  • Travel through Skoura Oasis and Rose Valley
  • Explore Dades Valley and Todra Gorge
  • Visit Erfoud and the desert landscapes of southeastern Morocco
  • Camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Watch the Sahara sunset and sunrise
  • Overnight in a traditional or luxury desert camp
  • Enjoy Moroccan dinner and Berber music
  • Private air-conditioned transportation
  • Return to Marrakech

Includes/Excludes

  • Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan
  • Pickup and drop-off from your hotel or riad in Marrakech
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • 1 night in a hotel/riad in Dades Valley
  • 1 night in a standard or luxury desert camp
  • 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners
  • Camel trek in Erg Chebbi
  • Sahara sunset and sunrise experience
  • Traditional Berber music at the desert camp
  • Fuel and transportation
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
  • Anything not specifically mentioned as included

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 72 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura – Rose Valley – Dades Valley

  • Depart Marrakech in the morning and cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka Pass. Continue to Ait Ben Haddou, where you can explore the famous UNESCO-listed ksar before travelling through Ouarzazate, Skoura and the beautiful Rose Valley.
  • Continue along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs towards the Dades Valley, arriving in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight accommodation.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Erfoud – Rissani – Merzouga – Camel Trek – Desert Camp

  • After breakfast, continue to the impressive Todra Gorge, where you can take a short walk between its dramatic cliffs. Travel through Erfoud and Rissani before reaching Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes.
  • In the afternoon, begin your camel trek across the golden Sahara dunes and stop to enjoy the sunset. Continue to your desert camp for Moroccan dinner, Berber music and a night beneath the stars.

Day 3: Merzouga – Sahara Sunrise – Draa Valley – Tazzarine – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

  • Wake early to experience the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes before breakfast. Leave the desert and travel back through the scenic Draa Valley and Tazzarine, continuing towards Ouarzazate.
  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains once again via Tizi n'Tichka Pass before arriving in Marrakech in the evening.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a private 3-day Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour?

Yes. The tour can be arranged privately with your own vehicle and experienced driver-guide.

Do we spend the night in the Sahara?

Yes. You spend one night at a desert camp in Merzouga.

Will we visit Todra Gorge?

Yes. Todra Gorge is included on Day 2 before continuing to Merzouga.

Does the tour return to Marrakech?

Yes. Day 3 is the return journey from Merzouga to Marrakech.

Can the itinerary be customized?

Yes. As a private tour, the itinerary can be adapted according to your travel dates, group size and preferences.

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