MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA DESERT TOUR 3 DAYS

3 DAYS MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA DESERT TOUR

Summary

This tour is easily one of the most popular of them all. It is a desert trip from Marrakech to Merzouga that takes in many new discoveries. There are oases, sand dunes, Kasbahs, camel trekking and an overnight stay in a Sahara desert camp where you and your private party can gaze up into the night sky and witness the endless array of stars. The is no light pollution to spoil your starlight gaze at your camp in the middle of the desert, and the sunset you witness when camel trekking is equally lavish.

This tour itinerary is not impacted by the recent earthquake and is operating as usual!

FREE cancellation before 4 days!

FREE Marrakech airport pick up and transfer to your Marrakech hotel any day you arrive!

3 DAYS MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA DESERT TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Visit Kasbah Ait ben Haddou UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Drive through the high Atlas Mountains.
  • Visit Ouarzazate Hollywood of Morocco with Morocco’s biggest studios.
  • Sunset camel trek to Merzouga desert camp
  • Early morning camel trek
  • Spend night in Dades Valley
  • Visit Todra Gorges
  • Spend night in Merzouga desert camp with bonfire and music entertainment

Itinerary of 3 DAYS MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA DESERT TOUR

  • DAY 1 : MARRAKECH – ATLAS MOUNTAINS- KASBAH AIT BEN HADDOU- BOUMALNE DADES VALLEY

    6 HOURS DRIVE

    In this exciting and thrilling tour around the eastern half of Morocco you will travel in style in a modern air-conditioned minibus. Our guide will pick you up from your Marrakech hotel at 7.15 a.m. and escort you to the departure point. We will travel over the Atlas Mountain range and descend into the Kasbah at Ait Ben Haddou.

    The Kasbah (there are actually six of them within a walled city) is a place of wonder. Here you will feel almost like you have stepped back in time to the days of gladiators, desert nomads and ancient trading markets. Lunch on the first day will be taken in the Kasbah at Ait Ben Haddou after the guided tour has finished.

    Our next stop on our first day will be at Ouarzazate. We will admire the scenery of a city where several blockbuster movies have been filmed. Classics like The Mummy and Lawrence of Arabia are among the many films which have taken in a city often called “The Gateway to the Desert”.

    In the desert’s gateway city we can take stop at a café before venturing on to the Dades Valley. Once here you can relax and unwind at a private guesthouse in Dades with en-suite bathroom and enjoy the culinary delights of a Moroccan evening dinner.

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  • DAY 2: BOUMALNE DADES VALLEY –TINGHIR- TODRA GORGE – MERZOUGA

    4 HOURS DRIVE

    The following morning we will have a hearty breakfast at our guesthouse and leave for the Todra Gorge. The Todra Gorge is simply jaw-dropping and has a stunning scenery that makes you question why this has not been listed as a wonder of the world. After lunch on the second day we will travel on to Merzouga.

    The Overnight Stay in a Desert Camp

    Merzouga really is a place in the heart of the desert. Here we will get onto our camels and traverse the Dunes of Erg Chebbi and finish off at the Berber desert camp to rest up for the night. At the desert camp you’ll enjoy an evening meal and breakfast in the morning before completing our final day’s journey back to Marrakesh.

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  • DAY 3: MERZOUGA – OUARZAZATE- ATLAS MOUNTAINS- MARRAKECH

    9 HOURS DRIVE

    Our camels will transport back to Merzouga and from there it is another trip back through the Draa Valley, where we will see the sights at Rissani. Here the Moroccan architecture in the palaces, gateways and temples is worthy of many photographic opportunities.

    Our final leg of this tour sees us moving through Nqob then Tamnougalt before the familiar city of Ouarzazate once more. Lunch can be taken at any café before we head back through the Atlas Mountains and back into Marrakech for our journey’s end. Arrival in Marrakech is expected around 8.00 p.m.

What is included

  • Free Marrakech Airport arrival transfer to your hotel on the day that you arrive in Marrakech
  • Pick up from your hotel in Marrakech
  • Modern air conditioned Minibus ( Maximum 17 passengers)
  • Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou visit, Dades Gorge Valley, Todra Gorge
  • 1 night in a hotel in Dades Valley
  • Local guide who meet you at Todra Gorge
  • Camel treks at sunset and on sunrise
  • 1 night in a comfortable tent in desert camp
  • Breakfast and shower at Merzouga hotel
  • Breakfasts and evening meals
  • Transportation with driver from Merzouga to Marrakech

What is not included

  • Personal purchases, drinks, lunch, tips (Ait Ben Haddou guide usually 3 eur)

FAQ – MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA DESERT TOUR

How far is Merzouga from Marrakech?

Marrakech to Merzouga is 564 km, first night you will sleep in Dades valley and reach Merzouga on second day. Day 3 you will spend driving back to Marrakech

Does the first night hotel in Dades Valley provide private rooms?

A shared triple or quadruple room is included in the tour price. For a private room, please choose an upgrade (costs EUR 10 per person). Private rooms are AC and shared rooms are without AC

Is there a private bathroom in Dades Valley hotel first night?

Both shared and private rooms at the hotel have private bathrooms.

Can we bring our luggage on this tour?

Yes, you can bring your luggage with you, it can stay safe in the minivan.

What do we need to pack for Merzouga desert camp?

Please prepare a small backpack with essentials for the camping and your personal belongings. Do not forget sunglasses, a scarf, a hat, comfortable walking shoes and in winter also warm sleeping clothes. For the camel ride we recommend to wear jeans or long trousers.

How cold is it during the night in the desert?

In winter it gets quite cold at night in the desert (temperatures can drop to around 0). You will be provided with warm blankets, but we would advise to bring warm clothes for sleeping.

Can we upgrade our accommodation (hotel and tents)?

You can upgrade your accommodation when booking the tour or latest 24 hours before the tour departure. Once you are on the tour, it is no longer possible to make any upgrades.

What time will we be back to Marrakech on the last day?

The estimated arrival time back to Marrakech is around 8.00 p.m., however it depends on the traffic and weather conditions.

Is the tent in Merzouga camp private?

No, if you wish to have a private tent, it is possible to upgade for EUR 10 euro per person. Otherwise you get a quadruple tent to share with the same gender.

How long is camel ride in Merzouga dunes?

The camel trek lasts for about 1 hour, depending on the season, daylight, etc.

Can we skip a camel ride in Merzouga?

It is also possible to walk along the camel caravan or to pay extra EUR 30 for a return transfer with 4×4.

Are there any showers in the desert camp?

No, there are no showers available in the desert camp. But you can take a shower in the morning of the following day when returning back to Merzouga hotel.

Are there towels available?

You need to bring your own towel.

Do you have a fixed price or it depends the number of people joining the tour?

The price is fixed per person and does not depend on the number of participants.

Is there a required minimum number to run the tour?

Guaranteed daily departure for any number of travellers.

Can we hire a quad bike in Merzouga desert?

Yes of course. Quadbike is an optional ADD-ON activity you can add to this trip at checkout. A one-hour quad bike trip can take you to see the sunrise for a short hour-long adventure in the dunes.

Is there an opportunity to try sand boarding?

There are few sand boards at the desert camp, however availability is not guaranteed. You can ask the local guide about sand boarding options before the camel trek.

Is it possible to continue to Fes instead of returning to Marrakech?

We have a special desert tour that goes to Fes, please check the shared 3 days Marrakech to Fes desert tour.

Duration
3 Days
Price
95 €
Availability
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