Marrakech to Merzouga: 3-Day Sahara Desert Exploration and Camel Safari
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Embark on a 3-day adventure from Marrakech to Merzouga, exploring the Atlas mountains, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and the Sahara Desert. Experience camel safaris, visit ancient kasbahs, and sleep under the stars in a traditional Bedouin camp.
Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Marrakech - Tizi n’Tichka - Ait Ben haddou - Ouarzazate - Rose Valley - Tinghir\n\nAit Ben Haddou - Begin early in the morning with a pickup from your Marrakech hotel or the nearest meeting point. Drive east past quaint villages to reach the High Atlas Mountains.\n\nAs you drive through the mountains, occasionally stop for scenic photos, stretch your legs, and have a quick cup of coffee. After driving through the famous Tizi Ntichka pass, stop at the Berber fortified village, Ait Benhaddou Kasbah.\n\nSee the filming locations of the Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and the Kingdom of Heaven as you spend about 2.5 hours exploring this famous UNESCO sight with a local guide (guide fees not included).\n\nPurchase a delicious lunch before continuing to Tinghir, driving past Ouarzazate, Skoura Oasis, Klaa Mgouna, and Dades. Reach your hotel late in the afternoon. Relax with dinner in Tinghir before retiring for the night.\n\n### Tenghir - Todra Gorges - Tinjdad - Erfoud - Merzouga Dunes (NIGHT IN DESERT)\n\nMerzouga Desert - After breakfast, depart for the Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Pass through the many Berber villages scattered along the way, including Todra Gorges, Tenghir, Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud.\n\nRelax in Merzouga, then pack a small overnight bag to take on your camel trek across the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Arrive at a traditional Berber camp, leave the camels and walk to the highest dunes to watch the sunset.\n\nSpend the night in Berber nomad tents under the stars, listening to drum music in the middle of the Sahara. \n\n### Camel trek - Sunrise -Tinghir - Rose Valley - Atlas Mountains - Marrakech\n\nMerzouga - Day 3: Camel trek - Sunrise -Tinghir - Rose Valley - Atlas Mountains - Marrakech\n\nGet up bright and early to see the stunning sunrise over the desert. Enjoy breakfast before hopping back on your camel. Once your reach Merzouga, begin your drive back to Marrakech. \n\nAround midday, stop in Kalaat M’Gouna (Rose Valley) for lunch and a well-earned rest. Continue to Marrakesh via Ouarzazate and reach your hotel in the evening.

What's Included
  • AC transportation
  • Inclusive dining with both dinner and breakfast
  • One night stay at a comfortable hotel
  • Unique desert camp experience with private tents for one night
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Drinks
  • Optoinal guide at Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (€2)
Additional Information

Spend 3 days and 2 nights exploring the Atlas mountains and Sahara deserts of Morocco with this tour from Marrakesh to Merzouga. You’ll travel through the Atlas Mountains, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou, Ouarzazate . Visit Tinghir , Toudra oasis ,
Todgha Gorge canyon , and take a camel safari into the Sahara Desert, where you’ll spend the night in a traditional Bedouin camp.

*Marrakech to Merzouga Desert 3-Days Sahara Tour HIGHLIGHTS

-Cross the majestic Tizi N Tichka Pass the highest road in North Africa
-Explore the walled maze of stalls and marvel at the Kasbah at Aït Benhaddou
-Admire the landscape of the: high walls of Todra canyons, palm oasis & the rose
-Stroll the Erg Chebbi dunes by camels and spend a night under nomadic tents

Location
Hôtel Restaurant Café de France
Rue des Banques
Pick-up at any accommodation in town or at the closest meeting point that is accessible by vehicle . Please provide your hotel name and address. Please provide a number which can be reached via Whatssapp. You will receive information about the exact pick-up location whatssap after booking
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Mayc616
Jun 14, 2024
Paraguay 🇵🇾 has fallen in love with Morocco 🇲🇦 - It has been one of the best experiences of my life! All the staff, Hakim, Ismael, etc. (I don't remember everyone's name, I don't think I write it correctly either hehe) they have all been magnificent, super hospitable, kind people, I have been impressed by how they all collaborate with each other, with ease, they are a big family that covers large areas! The super fluid trip made us make many stops to show us every corner of the lives of the locals, that has fascinated me, because we have known the pure essence of each place, until we reached the desert and we went by camel to the camp 🐪 where we had the opportunity to enjoy the sunset 🌅, sandboarding (which I love), a spectacular dinner (I love the food of this country and at the camp ⛺️ they prepared very good dishes for us). Another thing that seemed super magical to me was watching them play their instruments and sing their songs by the bonfire where we later ended up lying in the dunes to see the stars (I will never forget this trip!) Thank you very much for everything Family!! From Paraguay 🇵🇾 with all the love ❤️🤍💙 🇲🇦♥️💚
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Luismc9737xy
Jun 14, 2024
Unforgetable experience - It was an incredible tour. The guides and drivers were spectacular, very attentive to everything. It is a long trip to the desert, but the drivers and guides made the journey very enjoyable, in addition to visiting many places along the way. Although the tour was in English, almost everyone speaks Spanish and many other languages. 100% recommended.
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Laurepd7ki
Jun 12, 2024
Berberian and Saharian Experience! - We had a wonderful time! The landscape is amazing. The tour was very well organized and went smoothly. The guides have been professional and kind. They shared their knowledge of the Dades Valley and the Erg Merzouga with enthousiam. The whole experience has been very enriching and will remain a great memory!
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Clairemc7771ur
Jun 12, 2024
A little gem in the Sahara - We had a wonderful stay in the heart of the desert, with a caring guide, Ibrahim, whose enthusiasm showed us the best of South East Morocco. The road is a mini “road trip” that our driver, Youssef, led with a masterful hand, and always with a smile. The kindness of each of the guides in all the villages visited also allowed us a wonderful foray into Berber country. A lovely personalized trip!
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H4699kfgracel
Jun 2, 2024
Amazing!!! - This tour was amazing! Hakim was a fantastic driver. We felt very safe the entire trip. You also see so much of Morocco in 3 days. Everything is included and if something is not included they will help you find a place to eat. Lasan was very helpful and a great person! Rachid was a terrific tour guide. The people that run this tour are truly amazing and really care about giving you a great experience. 10/10 experience and would highly recommend!!!
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D897jyalbas
Jun 2, 2024
BRILLIANT!! - A highly recommended excursion. It is a bit tiresome for so many hours on the bus but it is all worth it for the experience. Thank you Rachid Hakim and Lahcen for everything you learned and for being such good hosts! Always polite and helpful.
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492lailae
Jun 2, 2024
Brilliant !! - Delighted with the three-day excursion from Marrakech to the Merzouga desert. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this experience and has made it possible, from the driver Hakim who has accompanied us throughout the route (the BEST driver), Lahcen who has been in charge of ensuring that we do not lack nothing during the transfers and without forgetting the local and desert guides who do a great job every day. Without a doubt, I would repeat again. Thank you all very much for making this possible!
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_r8517ra
Jun 2, 2024
Good trip - Hakim driver Archie both are really good person and they give me the great experience.it was good and really great experience.
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Macarenazc
Jun 11, 2024
Everything has gone great. - Everything has gone very well. Organization of 10. Our driver Abdo has been very friendly throughout the journey and has made everything much easier for us. The only drawback I can say is the air conditioning of the minibus, it came and went every now and then. Perfect hotel and tent.
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Joseci7610yb
Jun 5, 2024
Nice experience! - Abdu is great driver always willing to help with whatever you need during the tour ! In their hand the shuttle did not have A/C I wonder how come this is possible going on a tour to the desert with tempatures ! The company must do something about it ! The camps do not have ac neither fan !
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