3 day desert tour from marrakech to merzouga

• Crossing the High Atlas Mountains
• Exploring Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
• Visiting Dades & valley Gorge and Todra Canyon
• Camel ride through Sand dunes
• Sunset and sunrise over the dunes
• Night at a luxury desert camp

At Morocco Great Tours, we believe our 3 day desert tour from marrakech to merzouga, offers the ideal way to discover the real sahara desert . This private tour lets you make the most of your time and experience Morocco at your own pace.

1. You decide which sights to visit and which ones to skip. The schedule remains open, so if you spot something you want to check out, you can stop without feeling rushed. Traveling with a personal local guide gives you a real look at Moroccan culture. Our guides are eager to share their knowledge and introduce you to the traditions and daily life of each destination.
2. Your journey includes a private car with air conditioning, which makes a real difference in Morocco’s warm climate. With your own vehicle and guide, you’ll travel in comfort and enjoy a smooth, relaxed trip. This approach makes you feel valued and allows you to focus on enjoying your vacation.
3. Our 3 day desert tour from marrakech to merzouga, is designed to offer both flexibility and authentic experiences. Join us and see Morocco in a way that fits your interests and schedule.

Discover what’s in store on this unforgettable 3 day desert tour from Marrakech to merzouga . Dive into our suggested itinerary below for a taste of the adventure and inspiration that awaits.

Day 1:  Marrakech – Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Roses Valley – Dades Valley :

  Have breakfast in your Riad first. Our team begins departure our 3 days Marrakech Desert Tour, towards Ouarzazate across the Atlas through Tizi’n’Tichka pass (2,260 meters). The marvelous mountainous range offers a different variety of landscapes and a panoramic view of many hamlets. This keeps track of the outstanding landscape that will take us to the village of Telouet and the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. To be precise, the Kasbah is categorized by the UNESCO as a world heritage. 

  Our trip continues to reach Ouarzazate, and we have lunch and a visit to Kasbah Taurirt and the cinema studios. The region is populated by Berbers/Amazigh who became sedentary despite the extremely harsh weather conditions. Upon having lunch, we will head for Dades Gorges, moving through the valley of Skoura and visit of neighboring Kasbahs. Then, we go to Kalaat Mgouna via Rose valley and visit Dades gorges. After this long visit, we keep moving on to Toudgha. The overnight and accommodation with dinner and breakfast are in a guest house or Hotel.

Day 2: Dades Gorge – Todra Gorge – Berber Villages – Merzouga Desert

After having breakfast in your accommodation before we will head to Merzouga via Toudra valley and Tinjdad. Then we arrive in Erfoud and stop for lunch before continuing to Merzouga. We cross the Rissani city and visit the mausoleum of the founder of the Alaouite Dynasty of Morocco, Moulay Ali Cherif. It is located on the southern side of the town. We arrive in Merzouga and use a camel for about one hour and a half to reach Erg Chebbi. You will absolutely admire the most wonderful sunset over the desert dunes. The day finishes with dinner and breakfast will be in a Berber tent situated at the beginning of the dunes.

Day 3:  Merzouga – Tinghir, Boumalen Dades – Ouarzazate – Marrakech:

You are supposed to wake up early to take a picture of a beautiful sunrise you will ever see. You are to ride a camel for an hour and a half with which you will reach your hotel in Merzouga to take a shower and breakfast. Then, we will drive towards Marrakech through the valley of Ziz and Toudra. Later we can have a stop for lunch at Boumalen Dades or Kalaat Mgouna. Then, we will head to Marrakech through Skoura and Ouarzazate. And let us stop for a mint tea in Tichka pass before reaching Marrakech by the afternoon. Or night

EXCLUDED :

❌  Lunches

❌  Drinks

❌   Entrance fees

❌  Optional tips

option two:

First night :  Riad Dades Paradise
second night : Dihiya desert Camp 

Please let us know of any dietary needs, such as vegetarian or vegan options, when you make your booking. For lunch, our guide will choose restaurants that focus on fresh ingredients and high quality to support your health during the trip. If you prefer a certain restaurant, feel free to tell your guide, and they will do their best to accommodate you.

This tour is private, but you can join a small group by contacting us and letting know about that option. The standard itinerary includes one night in the Merzouga desert. If you select the 4 days Marrakech to Marrakech desert tour, you will have more time to explore the desert in greater depth.

You may also take the trip in reverse with our Fes to Marrakech desert tour. Another option is to end the journey in Marrakech by choosing our 3 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour.

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