Embark on an exciting 3-day adventure from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert. Explore the Sahara Dunes, go camel trekking, visit Kasbahs, and sleep under the stars in a desert camp.
MARRAKECH - TIZI-N - TICHKA - AIT BEN HADDOU - OUARZAZATE -Tinghir
El Kelaa M’gouna - We’ll pick you up from your accommodation or the nearest accessible point in Marrakech at 7:00 am. Our journey begins from Marrakech to Tinghir, crossing the Tizi-n-Tichka Atlas pass. Enjoy expansive views of the mountains and traditional High Atlas Berber villages. We’ll then proceed to Kasbah Ait Benhaddou to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site. Lunch will be at Ait Benhaddou. Afterward, we’ll stop at a supermarket in Ouarzazate before continuing to Tinghir via Rose Valley. Overnight stay at a hotel with dinner and breakfast included.
Tinghir - TINGHIR -GORGE TODGHA &OASIS - TINEJDAD - ERFOUD - MERZOUGA
Merzouga Desert - After breakfast, we’ll depart for the Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Along the way, we’ll pass through Berber villages, Todra Gorges, oasis, Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud, where you’ll start to feel the presence of the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet. Upon arrival at a hotel in Merzouga, you’ll have a few minutes to relax. Pack a small bag with essentials for the night in the desert, leaving the rest of your luggage at the hotel. We’ll then embark on a camel ride across the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, offering a fantastic opportunity to capture photos of the sunset and sunrise. At the camp, we’ll leave the camels and walk to the highest sand dunes for sandboarding and to watch the sunset. Spend the night in a camp (Berber nomad tents) with drum music in the heart of the Sahara.
Merzouga - High atlas - Marrakech
El Kelaa M’gouna - We’ll wake you up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes. Afterward, we’ll ride camels back to Merzouga. Following breakfast and a shower at the camp, we’ll start our return journey to Marrakech, passing through various areas and Berber villages until we reach Ouarzazate. From there, we’ll take the same road back to Marrakech. Your shared 3-day desert tour from Marrakech will conclude late in the afternoon around 7:30 PM, with a drop-off at your hotel or the nearest accessible point to your riad.
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- Accommodation in the desert camp in Merzouga
- Sandboarding
- Camel ride in the sunset and sunrise (One Camel each)
- Accommodation in a Hotel in Tinghir
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Transport by air-conditioned Minibus (fuel included)
- Lunches and drinks
- Local Guide in Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
- Tips and gratuities
The 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga dunes & camel trek includes: Departing from Marrakech, this 3-day Merzouga desert tour will let you discover the southern Sahara, its stunning Kasbahs, and experience unforgettable moments with the Berbers. You’ll also visit the ancient Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and Toudra Gorge, and spend a night in a desert camp under a Berber tent. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: - Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi Ntichka pass - Visit the legendary UNESCO World Heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou - Explore Todra Gorges and Tinghir Oasis - Ride a camel in Erg Chebbi to witness the changing colors of sunset and sunrise - Spend the night at a Berber desert camp - Enjoy sandboarding
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.