3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Overview :
This 3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert delivers an incredible mixture of desert adventure and the experience of culture and nature. On your way from Marrakesh to Merzouga, you will have stunning views of the Golden Dunes of Merzouga while passing the fabulous landscape of the High Atlas Mountains, visiting many historical Grand Kasbahs and passing stunning valleys and towns which looks like they were taken from a major motion picture.
- Duration : 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Starting Location : Marrakech
- Ending Location : Marrakech
- Departure : Everyday
3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Highlights :
- Journey through the Atlas Mountains
- Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
- Overnight stay in Dades Valley
- Experience the scenic Todra Gorge
- Camel ride in the Sahara Desert
- Dinner under the stars in a Berber camp
- Sunrise over the Merzouga dunes
- Return to Marrakech and enjoy a scenic drive.
3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Itinerary :
DAY 1 : MARRAKECH – ATLAS MOUNTAINS- KASBAH AIT BEN HADDOU- BOUMALNE DADES VALLEY
In this exciting and thrilling tour around the eastern half of Morocco you will travel in style in a modern air-conditioned 4×4 Our guide will pick you up from your Marrakech hotel at 8.30 a.m. and escort you to the departure point. We will travel over the Atlas Mountain range and descend into the Kasbah at Ait Ben Haddou.
The Kasbah (there are actually six of them within a walled city) is a place of wonder. Here you will feel almost like you have stepped back in time to the days of gladiators, desert nomads and ancient trading markets. Lunch on the first day will be taken in the Kasbah at Ait Ben Haddou after the guided tour has finished.
Our next stop on our first day will be at Ouarzazate. We will admire the scenery of a city where several blockbuster movies have been filmed. Classics like The Mummy and Lawrence of Arabia are among the many films which have taken in a city often called “The Gateway to the Desert”.
In the desert’s gateway city we can take stop at a café before venturing on to the Dades Valley. Once here you can relax and unwind at a private guesthouse in Dades with en-suite bathroom and enjoy the culinary delights of a Moroccan evening dinner.
DAY 2: BOUMALNE DADES VALLEY –TINGHIR- TODRA GORGE – MERZOUGA
The following morning we will have a hearty breakfast at our guesthouse and leave for the Todra Gorge. The Todra Gorge is simply jaw-dropping and has a stunning scenery that makes you question why this has not been listed as a wonder of the world. After lunch on the second day we will travel on to Merzouga.
The Overnight Stay in a Desert luxury camp
Merzouga really is a place in the heart of the desert. Here we will get onto our camels and traverse the Dunes of Erg Chebbi and finish off at the Berber desert camp to rest up for the night. At the desert camp you’ll enjoy an evening meal and breakfast in the morning before completing our final day’s journey back to Marrakesh.
DAY 3: MERZOUGA – OUARZAZATE- ATLAS MOUNTAINS- MARRAKECH
Our camels will transport back to Merzouga and from there it is another trip back through the Draa Valley, Moroccan architecture in the palaces, gateways and temples is worthy of many photographic opportunities.
Our final day of this 3 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga sees us moving through Nqob then Tamnougalt before the familiar city of Ouarzazate once more. Lunch can be taken at any café before we head back through the Atlas Mountains and back into Marrakech for our journey’s end. Arrival in Marrakech is expected around 5:00 p.m.
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What is Included and Excluded in 3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga :
Included :
- Modern 4×4 or van driven by an English speaking driver/guide.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- 1-night in a private room at the hotel/riad
- Overnight in desert camp under the stars
- Camel ride in the Sahara of Merzouga.
Excluded :
- Personal expenses
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Beverages
Important Information Before Booking:
Dietary Preferences:
Please inform us about any dietary requirements, such as vegetarian or vegan preferences, so we can ensure your meals are suitable during the trip. Our guides select restaurants known for fresh, high-quality food, but you can request specific restaurant stops if desired.
Tour Customization:
This is primarily a private tour, but you can join a small group by selecting our shared tour from Marrakech. For a more flexible experience, consider driving directly to Merzouga on the first day to allow extra time for desert exploration.
Tour Options:
If you prefer a more relaxed experience, we recommend the 4-day Marrakech desert tour, which offers a more leisurely pace. For a deeper desert experience, consider our 5-day tour from Marrakech, which include an extra day in Merzouga.
Cancellation policy for the 3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
For a full refund, kindly cancel your 3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga at least 7 days before the scheduled date. If the cancellation occurs within 7 days of your trip, the deposit becomes nonrefundable. Nevertheless, it remains valid for future use if you choose to reschedule. To initiate the cancellation process, please send us an email.
