3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, Return
3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, Return
Experience an unforgettable 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, crossing the stunning High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi N’Tichka pass. Along the way, we’ll visit a women’s Argan oil cooperative and explore the famous Aït Benhaddou Kasbah before continuing through Ouarzazate, Skoura, and the Rose Valley to spend the night in the Dades Valley.
On the second day, we’ll visit the breathtaking Todra Gorges before heading to the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga. You’ll enjoy a camel ride into the desert, stopping to admire a beautiful sunset before arriving at our camp for a night under the stars.
Our final day begins with a sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, we’ll visit Rissani, travel through the Draa Valley, and cross the Atlas Mountains before arriving in Marrakech in the afternoon, marking the end of your Marrakech desert tours 3 days.
- Start & End Location: Marrakech
- Availability: Every day
- Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Tour Type: Private Desert Tour
- Type of Vehicle: Comfort 4×4 SUV or Minivan
- Price & Accommodation: Check them below
3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Highlights
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains.
- Kasbah Ait Benhaddou.
- Dades Valley.
- Ride a camel in the Sahara Desert.
- Sunrise and Sunset on the Dunes.
- Spend the night in a luxurious desert camp.
- Enjoy a Berber traditional culture, along with an English-speaking driver who provides comfortable transportation.
3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakesh → High Atlas → Aït Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Dades Valley
Your journey starts in the morning with a pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. Then we drive through the beautiful High Atlas Mountains, crossing the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass. We stop along the way to enjoy the view and take pictures.
Next, we visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a favourite filming location for many films and television series. Drive to Ouarzazate, the “Gateway to the Desert”, for lunch. Then drive to Dades Valley via Valley of Roses.
Dinner overnight at a hotel in Dades Valley.
Day 2: Dades Valley → Todra Gorges → Merzouga Desert
After breakfast we leave Dades Valley and drive to Todra Gorge, where you will enjoy a short walk between high rock cliffs.
Then we will drive through small Berber villages and beautiful desert landscapes until we reach Merzouga on the edge of the Sahara desert.
Here you can ride a camel on the golden dunes and watch the sunset. You will have dinner in the luxury desert camp, listen to traditional Berber music around the camp fire and spend the night under the stars. Dinner and luxury overnight desert camp.
Day 3: Merzouga Desert → Marrakech
Rise early and see the beautiful sunrise on the Sahara dunes. After breakfast, you will return to the village of Merzouga by camel or 4×4 to meet your waiting driver.
We start the journey back to Marrakech enjoying the same beautiful scenery and stopping for lunch and short breaks on the way.
Evening: You arrive in Marrakech and are transferred to your hotel or riad, the end of your unforgettable desert adventure.
Why Choose Our Marrakech Desert Tours 3 Days?
We make your desert trip special and easy. Here’s why people pick us:
- Great Guides: Our friendly guides and drivers know the desert well and keep you safe.
- Comfy Rides: You travel in nice 4×4 cars that handle the desert roads.
- Good Food: Enjoy tasty meals every day, made just for you.
- Fun Stuff: Ride camels, try sandboarding, and sleep under the stars.
- Your Choice: Pick what you like, simple or fancy, we’ve got it.
- Easy Planning: We take care of everything so you can relax.
Includes
- Comfort 4×4 car with A/C from Marrakech and back
- Private driver
- Accommodation (Dinner, Bed, Breakfast)
- Camel trekking excursion
- Meals (2 breakfasts, 2 dinners)
- 1 Night in a Desert Camp
- 1 Night in Dades Valley
Excludes
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Tips(Optional)
- Entrance fee (Check Essential Info below)
3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Price
| Features | Standard | Luxury | Mixed |
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| Price (per person) | €210 | €475 | €325 |
| Transportation | Comfort 4×4 | Comfort 4×4 | Comfort 4×4 |
| Accommodation | Standard Camps & Hotels | Luxury Camps & Hotels | Luxury Camp & Standard Hotel (or vice versa) |
| Camel Trekking | ✓ Extended | ✓ Extended | ✓ Extended |
| Book Now | Book Now | Book Now |
What’s different about Standard, Luxury, and Mixed?
The only difference is where you stay.
- Standard: Nice 3-star hotels or Riads. Private tents at camp with shared bathrooms nearby.
- Luxury: Fancy 4-star hotels or Riads. Private tents at camp with bathrooms inside and WiFi.
- Mixed: One night in a luxury camp, one in a standard hotel or Riad or vise versa.
Marrakech to Merzouga Luxury Tour Accommodation
We have carefully selected the best recommended accommodations to make your desert trip comfortable and enjoyable. On the first night, you will stay in a clean hotel, and on the second night, you will sleep in a traditional desert camp under billions of stars. You can choose the option that best fits your needs, whether you prefer a simple stay or a more comfortable experience.
Below are some of our suggested stays. If you have any other accommodations in mind, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to customize your stay.
No matter what you choose, you will enjoy a warm welcome and a good rest after a day of adventure.
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BOOKING
Please use the contact form below to email us, or feel free to send us a WhatsApp message or call us at +212 627 91 3489 , and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
.Essential Info for Your Marrakech Desert Tour 3 Days
- In winter, nights in the desert can be chilly, but our wool tents provide warmth. We recommend bringing a jacket and socks for extra comfort.
- Entrance fees for optional visits to Ouarzazate and Skoura are as follows: The Cinema Museum costs 30 MAD per person, Kasbah Taourirte is 20 MAD per person, Atlas Cinema Studio and CLA Cinema Studio are both 50 MAD per person, and Amridil Kasbah in Skoura is 20 MAD per person.
- This is a private desert tour, and you will have your own comfortable AC car. You can adjust any part of the tour to your preference.
- The camel ride lasts about 30 minutes to 1 hour, but you can choose a 4×4 instead if you prefer not to ride a camel.
- Your luggage will stay with you and be safe during the tour.
- Vegetarian meals and dietary restrictions are available, please inform us when booking.
- For confirmation, we ask for a small deposit of 20% to be paid via PayPal.
- Please, if you have any questions or requests, don’t hesitate to contact us via email or WhatsApp.
Marrakech Desert Tour Route Map
This map showcases some of the most remarkable highlights of our Marrakech Desert Tour 3 days, from the towering Atlas Mountains and breathtaking valleys to the golden dunes of the Sahara. Our desert tour isn’t limited to just these highlights, there’s so much more to see and experience along the way. Our experienced and friendly drivers will take care of you, stopping whenever you want, taking breaks when needed, or skipping certain places as you prefer. We’ll ensure you enjoy your Sahara experience in the best way possible.
