3 Days Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
The Perfect Sahara Getaway for Travelers Short on Time
This 3-day desert adventure is ideal for those who want to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Moroccan Sahara without a long itinerary. Departing from Marrakech, you’ll travel through the High Atlas Mountains, pass the iconic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, and explore the cinematic town of Ouarzazate. Along the way, marvel at the lush Dades Valley, dramatic Todra Gorges, and traditional Berber villages.
On day two, arrive in Merzouga, where a camel ride across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi awaits. Spend the night in a luxury desert camp under a canopy of stars, surrounded by silence and sand. The final day brings you back to Marrakech through the scenic Draa Valley, completing an unforgettable whirlwind tour. Fast, immersive, and full of soul—this is the Sahara in three unforgettable days.
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3 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech to Merzouga Itinerary:
Day 1:Marrakech - High Atlas - Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah - Ouarzazate - Roses valley - Dades Valley
We will begin our 3-day tour Marrakech to Merzouga in the morning, depending on the agreed time during your booking process. We will travel across the High Atlas Mountains, where we will discover majestic Berber villages camouflaged in the landscape. Then we will continue to Ait Ben Haddou. where will climb until we reach the top of the Kasbah, with a nice panoramic view. The Kasbah is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has been used as a backdrop for shooting numerous Hollywood Movies including “Lawrence of Arabia”, “Gladiator”, “Kingdom of Heaven”, “Prince of Persia” and much more… The Kasbahs (fortresses) reflect Moroccan architecture & culture. After exploring the kasbah, we will continue our road to Ouarzazate.
Then, continue our journey across the road of thousands of Kasbahs and Oasis to see a huge valley with a small oasis and hundreds of ancient fortifications. We will reach the Roses Valley. Then after 50 50-minute drive, we’ll arrive at our destination “Boumalne Dades“ where we’ll stay overnight in an authentic lodge with Dinner and breakfast.
Day 2:Dades Valley - Todra Gorges - Berber Villages - Erg Chebbi Merzouga (Camel ride & overnight in a desert camp)
After breakfast at the hotel, We will depart on the 2nd day of our 3-day Sahara desert trip to Todra Gorge across the Berber villages. We’ll stop to admire the beautiful Todra Valley full of palm trees before we arrive at Todra Gorges that are currently one of the most popular rock climbing destinations in Morocco, here we will have a short walk through its grey and pink high canyons that can reach 300 M. After that we’ll head to Tinjdad and Touroug where we’ll have lunch then to Erfoud which will feel the beginning Saharan oasis of Tafilalet.
Afterward, we will continue our 3 Days Marrakech desert trip to the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes from here you will go on a camel ride for about 1H30 min to reach the desert camp, during the Camel trek you will take a break in the middle of the dunes to watch the sunset, experience the sandboarding (optional), take photos and enjoy the scenery… after the sun goes down you will continue to the camp where you will be welcomed with a glass of mint tea, dinner, campfire, music party, spend the night at a Merzouga desert camp, dinner & breakfast included.
Day 3:Merzouga desert - Draa Valley - Ouarzazate - Marrakech
Today, please keep in mind that we have a long drive back from the Merzouga desert to Marrakech. You will wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the orange sand dunes. After your breakfast in the camp, we will head back to Merzouga from the desert camp by 4wd vehicle or camel ride depending on your choice.
We’ll head back directly to Marrakech, On to the final leg of our tour where we’ll travel through Nqob before arriving in Draa Valley. Later again at the city of Ouarzazate. We’ll enjoy a leisurely lunch. Finally, keep going back to Marrakech through the Atlas Mountains, we will reach Marrakech at approximately 8:00 PM, where our Marrakech Desert Tours 3 days ends.
3 Day Tour Marrakech to Merzouga Inclusions & Exclusions:
Price Includes
✔️ Private car (Suv or Minivan) A/C.
✔️ Pick up & Drop off at your accommodation.
✔️ Multilingual Driver/Guide.
✔️ Camel trek in Erg Chebbi dunes (1 camel per person).
✔️ Overnight stay in a luxury desert camp (Dinner & breakfast included).
✔️ 1 Night in a hotel in Dades Valley (Dinner & breakfast included).
✔️ Sandboarding in the dunes (Optional).
✔️ Visit to all key attractions along the way (Aït Benhaddou, Dades Gorges, Todra Gorges, Berber villages, etc.).
✔️ Flexible Stops for photo breaks, mint tea, or exploring.
Price Excludes
❌ Flights or Ferry Tickets.
❌ Monuments Entrance Fees.
❌ Lunches, Drinks…
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