3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
Marrakech, High Atlas mountains, Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Dades Valley, Todra Gorges, Erfoud, Merzouga Desert, Rissani, Marrakech.
3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to merzouga
Your driver will pick you up at your accommodation, for 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, for an unforgettable trip up and over the High Atlas mountains. Marvel at the countryside and rural life as you pass by many Berber villages and flocks of sheep at the roadside.
Stop for a visit at the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate before settling for the night in a full service berber house in the Dades Valley. Adore Dades and Todra Gorges, and Erfoud: the date capital of Morocco. Arrival to Erg Chebbi Desert, then ride the camels during a magical sunset towards your camp. The nomads will make you dinner and entertain you fireside with drum music.
Fulfill your dreams and visit the Sahara Desert on camels in Morocco, the adventure of a lifetime. Enjoy it on your own terms, with a private vehicle and with a local guide. It is worth a few extra dollars to see the south, avoid the large bus tours and come with us!
Note: This 3 days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga is possible in 3 Days, but it is highly recommended in 4 days. Because the last day will be a long drive back to Marrakech. So, it is better to add an extra day (if time allows that), in order to visit more fascinating places at at a slow pace.
This 3 days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga and any other tour can be customized to suit your interests. Contact us with your requirements, needs and we will be more than happy to help you!
Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Roses Valley – Dades (330Km)
Travel over the High Atlas Mountains for a rendezvous with the sky at Tizi n Tichka pass at 2260m above sea level. Stop and marvel at the amazing views over the hills and valleys below. Down the other side, you will travel all along Berber villages and homes set on the hillsides. Watch out for goats and sheep on the roadside as you make your way towards Ouarzazate.
Visit Ait Benhaddou; a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the active home of 5 or 6 Berber families who still live in the Kasbah. This ancient fortified village, made of mudbrick structures, has been used as a backdrop in numerous films and TV shows. It offers a glimpse into traditional Moroccan architecture and is a must-visit destination for history and culture enthusiasts. Explore the Kasbah alleyways up to the top and get a birds eye view of the surrounding area, before driving back to Marrakech again along the fascinating high Atlas mountains.
After lunch, the journey will be continued through a spectacular route called “The road of 1001 Kasbahs”, where there are literally thousands of Kasbahs, some in ruins and some still in use. Stopping at the Roses Valley, where roses are plucked each year on May and distilled to precious rose oil and other beauty products. Arrive to your accommodation in Dades Valley, where you will enjoy your dinner time.
Day 2: Dades – Todra Gorge – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert (280Km)
Leave the Atlas mountains behind, the camels awaits you!
After Breakfast you will start the day by driving to the Todra Gorge, which is a trench of gigantic rock walls run through the High Atlas Mountains creating an absolutely magnificent sight. The Gorge is breathtaking and easy hike by foot with many places to stop for photos along its well-maintained track. In recent years, the Todra Gorge has attracted a lot of attention from serious climbers, the rock formations vary between 25 to 300 m. Once you arrive to the gorge, you will be eager to explore it!
Travel towards Tinejdad, and the landscape is still very dry. You will see mounds of the old irrigation system called “Khettarat”. The next stop is Erfoud (home to some of the world’s oldest fossils, but more importantly the date capital of Morocco, dates of all varieties).
Arrival to Merzouga in the evening, you will ride the camels for an hour into the Sahara of Erg Chebbi dunes, where you will enjoy the evening at a Desert camp with dinner prepared for you by nomads.
Day 3: Merzouga Desert – Rissani – Ouarzazate – Marrakech (560Km)
First you will want to watch the sunrise on this bright new day over the dunes of the Sahara Desert, before heading back to your vehicle for the start of your day.
The next stop is Rissani; known for its bustling traditional market and souks, which provide a glimpse into the daily life and commerce of the region. The market is particularly lively on market days (Thursdays, Tuesdays and Sundays), drawing traders and locals from the surrounding areas who come to buy and sell a variety of goods, including spices, textiles, crafts, etc.
After that we will be driving back to Marrakech, again along the fascinating high Atlas mountains.
The Accommodations
Comfort | Superior | Luxury |
Riad pick up & drop off in Marrakech
- Private tour service.
- Comfortable air conditioned transportation in 4×4 or minivan.
- Local guide to explore Ait Benhaddou Kasbah.
- English speaking driver guide.
- Overnights in rooms/tents with private bathroom & Shower.
- All accommodations.
- Daily breakfasts.
- Dinners in Dades & Merzouga Desert.
- Camel trekking in Erg Chebbi Dunes.
- From/to your accommodation in Marrakech.
- Lunches & Drinks.
- Personal expenses & Tips.
- All what is not within the list of “Included”.