Merzouga Desert Highlights: 3-Day Guided Tour from Marrakech
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204 Ratings
Marrakech
Embark on a 3-day guided tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert. Experience Atlas Mountains, Ouarzazate, Dades Valley, and starry desert nights.
Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Marrakech - Tizi - N - Tichka - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - Dades Gorges

Tizi n Tichka - Travel along one of Morocco’s most stunning roads by crossing the Tichka Pass at 2260m. Relish the breathtaking views from the summit or ask your driver to capture some memorable photos for you.

Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou - Wander through the renowned and magnificent Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its rich history. This castle, perched high in the Atlas Mountains, offers panoramic views and has been a filming location for many famous movies and series. Discover the history of this Kasbah as you explore its many doorways.

Musee Theatre Memoire de Ouarzazate - Next, head to Ouarzazate for a delightful lunch, followed by a city tour and a visit to the Atlas Film Studio, Morocco’s Hollywood with an Egyptian flair. This location has been chosen by many famous directors for filming iconic movies and series like Game of Thrones, Gladiator, and Alexander the Great. A brief tour of Ouarzazate and the Cinema Studio will give you insight into the diverse cultures.

Dades Gorges - Spend a wonderful night in the Dades Gorge region, where nature provides a stunning backdrop.

Dades Gorges - Todra Gorges - Tinjdad - Erfoud – Merzouga

Dades Gorges - Savor a delicious breakfast before embarking on another adventure to the desert. Begin with a visit to the picturesque Dades Gorges.

Gargantas del Todra - Discover the captivating Todgha Gorge, a series of limestone river canyons in the eastern High Atlas. This natural wonder is perfect for trekking and climbing enthusiasts. A short walk through the Todgha is a delightful experience, with many tourists enjoying the sound of the gorges, the bustling atmosphere, and the murmuring water.

متحف أرفود للأحفوريات - Continue to Erfoud, passing through vast natural landscapes. Surrounded by arid mountains, this area is rich in Paleozoic rocks dating back 245 to 570 million years. Here, you can visit a fossil cooperative and handle ancient fossils unique to this region.

Merzouga Desert - Upon arriving at Merzouga Dunne Erg Chebbi, enjoy a camel ride to the desert, witnessing a stunning sunset. Meet the desert camp staff and spend the night under the stars, accompanied by Sahrawian music.

Camel Trek Back to Merzouga - Atlas Mountains - Marrakech

Merzouga Desert - Rise early to witness the desert sunrise and capture some beautiful photos before returning to Merzouga on camelback.

High Atlas Mountains - The High Atlas offers travelers mesmerizing landscapes. Enjoy a delicious lunch in Ouarzazate, with a brief visit to the city’s Kasbah and cinema studio, time permitting.

Marrakech Desert Tours - Arrive in Marrakech in the evening.

What's Included
  • Camel ride trek
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodation in good Riad in half board (dinner & breakfast)
  • Accommodation in Bivouac in half board (dinner & breakfast)
  • Driver/guide
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks & Lunch
Additional Information

Embark on a 3-day exploration of the Moroccan Sahara, immersing yourself in the authentic Moroccan experience. Get ready to uncover the rich history of Moroccan civilization. Prepare for the spectacular views and terrain of the Atlas mountains on your journey to Ouarzazate city, also known as the Moroccan Hollywood, positioned at an imposing height of 4100 m. Your adventure continues with a thrilling safari through Dades, Daraa valley, Ait Benhaddou Village, and across the Morrocan Sahara. Savor a night under the star-studded sky in a traditional desert camp and enjoy the hospitality of a traditional Riad.

  • A minimum of person per booking is required
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Marrakech
Pick up from the riad or hotel with a comfortable and airconditioned car to leave the red city toward another adventure to the desert.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(204 Ratings)
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661laetitiab
Jun 2, 2024
Unforgettable experience with Abdel as the best driver 👌🏼👍🏼 - We did our excursion with my girlfriend with the driver Abdel, a gem!!! Great driving, he was great, a good guide for the trip and very caring for us. When we returned to Marrakech we had some adventures and Abdel was there to help us 🙏🏼. I highly recommend this driver if you can choose to ask him! We had a very comfortable 4X4 with air conditioning 😁. Dessert was our biggest favorite of our trip! Really worth doing!! Thanks again to Abdel for this trip with him ❤️
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426angelicad
May 11, 2024
Desert tour from Marrakech - Adil was a great driver, very punctual, expert guide and also speaks Italian. He took us to several places in addition to the itinerary, he was also a help in communicating with the locals, we had a very good time! Angelica and Ernesto
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Nehlaz2024
Apr 17, 2024
An unforgettable excursion - The tour is very authentic and complete! The food was traditional. The varied visits were very rich in history. The cuisine was homemade, which is different from some European tour operators. The driver Kamal was excellent, attentive and very appreciable, with advice and patience. I recommand it ! We were in heaven! Looking forward to coming back!
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Elisact455bv
Apr 10, 2024
Beautiful trip through the desert - I have had a beautiful private experience in the desert. My driver Mohamed Youssfi was a very good and patience driver. I visited ait-ben haddou, Todra Gorges, and Merzouga Desert. I stayed in a beautiful riad the first night and the in a very confortable camp the second night. We enjoyed a lot the camel ride. All perfect. Good food and very kind people!
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Jubia59
Feb 22, 2024
Unforgettable experience in the Merzouga desert! - 3-day private tour excursion with our driver Kamal to the Merzouga desert: an unforgettable experience! Two days to reach Merzouga with numerous stops/viewpoints/visits that allow you to travel the route easily! Our driver was great, patient, attentive and gave good advice! The night in the desert in a quiet and comfortable camp. The return road is a little more direct to Marrakech but still with extraordinary landscapes and good discussions with our driver so it still goes quickly! We highly recommend this excursion!
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346imade
Jan 31, 2024
Great experience - This was my second experience with H&l and will not be the last, towards the dunes of Merzouga With the professionals si yassine and si lyoussefi thank you very much and I highly recommend you do it 😍😍
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Roving276451
Jan 30, 2024
Very nice experience - Very well organized trip, our guide Elyoussfi and our driver were very helpful, decent bivouac and the food was great, I recommend
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Gregrstow
Jan 28, 2024
Scenic Dades and Merzouga Tour - We had the 3 day Dades and Merzouga tour from Marrakech with our guide Simo. We had stop offs along the way at Ait-Ben-Haddou to see the Kasbar and Tinghir to explore the local gardens and town. The night in the Sahara desert at Merzouga was incredible, riding a camel to our camp for the night. Simo was an extremely safe and skilled driver, taking us for stop off points for scenic photos along the way and finding good spots for lunch and refreshments. This is a great way to see a lot of Morocco in a short space of time but makes you want to come back for longer!
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Alexanderaj3710le
Jan 6, 2024
An incredible experience - Incredible 3 day private tour from Marrakesh to Merzouga. An eye opening experience to the Morrocan way of life, culture, and history. A special thanks to our guide Khalid who made the trip very special and memorable. He has over 20+ years of experience, knows every little detail of Morroco, and is extremely friendly. I can highly recommend Khalid because it was like traveling with a friend. This made all the difference. We were taken to hidden gems, ate local food, saw local souks, and gained a deeper understanding of Morroco. 10/10
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Smnzanni
Jan 3, 2024
To be recommended - We booked for a private excursion (we are a couple) but due to a last minute unexpected event it was transformed into a group excursion with three other people (the driver of the other group had an accident which did not allow him to work). To remedy the inconvenience, the organization offered both us and the other group lunch on the first day and an upgrade in the quality of the tent for the night in the desert. Furthermore, the professionalism, cheerfulness and enthusiasm of Imad (the driver) made for a wonderful journey. The stops made along the way allowed us to get to know some aspects of Moroccan and Berber culture up close such as the creation of Argan products, the production of Rose Water and the creation of carpets and admire the natural beauty that this area of Morocco offers such as the Gorges de Dudes and the Palmeraies near the desert. We never had the impression of being forced to buy the objects produced by the cultural stops. Finally, the experience of traveling on a dromedary heading towards the camp during sunset and spending a night with Berber music and dancing around a warm bonfire is unforgettable!! Super recommended trip and top organization.
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