A 3-day desert excursion from Marrakesh to Merzouga.

Marrakech, Morocco
Excellent
Duration

3 days

Cancellation

No Cancellation

Group Size

30 people

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Experience the best of Morocco’s desert landscapes with a 3-day Desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga !

3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga : Riding a camel in Erg Chebbi and sleeping in a desert camp surrounded by sand dunes is now possible on a shared budget 3 days desert tour from Marrakech for less than € 100 in a shared small group

 

Highlights

  • Walk to admire and visit the movie site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
  • Climb the Dades canyons then enjoy the 180° view from above
  • Visit Todra gorges and Tinghir oasis
  • Ride a camel in Erg Chebbi, watching the dramatically natural and artistic sunset & sunrise
  • Spend the night at a Berber desert camp at the mythic Sahara desert

Itenirary
DAY 1 : Marrakech – Tinghir - Dades

Be it in a hotel or a Riad in Marrakesh, our driver insures a cozy pickup at 7.00am so that you start a smooth and memorable journey to the Moroccan Sahara desert crossing the authentic villages of Alhoouz and the everlasting High Atlas Mountains arriving to the world classified humanity heritage village of Ait Ben Haddou. Smell, see and touch history, colors and fuse with the beautiful Morocco with every mouthful bite of the diversity at hand.

You must have seen THE KASBAH or the Village of Ait Benhadou in some blog busters’ poster or in the cover of a notorious magazine! Well it is high time you check in Ait Benhaddou to be part of the never old-fashioned picture and fame the site has.

You will spend to mingle at ease between the corridors of the Kassbah Ait Benhaddou so as to take the chance to fuse and merge with the outstanding landscape. The drive takes up again to Ouarzazate ”No noises” for the literal meaning of the city name . After lunch at leisure, you continue to Dades Gorges where you shall dine and spend the night.

Itenirary
DAY 2 : Tinghir – Todra valley – Merzouga

Today dive in the road to 1001 Kasbah an oasis to start with, great! Right? as the wheels lead to Todgha gorges, where you sightseer witness the beauty of the oasis and the canyons for a while, before having lunch and chilling in at a local café….

Finally in Merzouga! , camel trek adventure in Erg Chebbi sand dunes is to starts soon with the delicacy of the dune changing colors

You shall reach for Sahara desert Bedouin camp before nightfall to savor a traditional Moroccan dinner under the starry night sky of the beloved Merzouga with the dreamy Moroccan ambiance .

Itenirary
DAY 3 : Merzouga –Marrakech

Watch the sunrise before breakfast, ride the camels again, you are now an expert! Then get ready to the farewell as you drive back to Marrakesh in a long ride.

Next Stop? Ouarzazte ! Have lunch and hit the road to Marrakech. Ends at 08:30Pm. As you reach for your hotel or Riad.

  • Pick-up from hotel or riad in Marrakech.
  • Transportation by modern, air-conditioned minibus (17 seats).
  • English / French-speaking driver/guide.
  • Overnight stay in Dades Gorges (including dinner and breakfast).
  • Camel trek in Erg Chebbi to watch the sunset and sunrise.
  • Overnight stay at « Auberge Sahara » desert camp at Erg Chebbi (including dinner and breakfast).
  • Local guides in Kasbah Ait Benhaddou (if you wish to hire a guide to escort you for a visit of the Kasbah, available for an extra charge of 2€)
  • Lunches
  • Beverages

Chill out
City
Désert
Nature

4x4
Camel
Camping
Guide
transfer

Activity's Location

Marrakech, Morocco

Tour availability ?
Everyday, at 7H00am
How long is the trip from Marrakech ? How many kilometers ?
565 km from Marrakech – 9 hours drive
How long to reach the camp when I arrive in Merzouga ?
15 to 20 minutes by 4×4 – 40 minutes by camel.
Do you have electricity, can we plug in our phone on the spot ?
Yes, we do have electricity in hotel overnight stay, and desert camp overnight stay !
Can I take my luggage with me?
You can take your excess luggage with you and leave it on the minibus overnight. Just have a rucksack handy to take with you to the camp. The minibus has a large trunk.
Whats to bring
* Sunglasses * Sun cream * Hat * Jeans for the camel trekking ( shorts & skirts are not recommended, as the camel saddles are itchy, and can cause skin irritation ) * Camera & phone chargers. * Warm clothes in the winter season

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A 3-day desert excursion from Marrakesh to Merzouga.
Jos_S,
13/09/2022

Just an amazing experience <3

It was really good and for the ease, would recommend to everyone to do in morroco. The Sahara was amazing = deffo recommend to sleep outside on the San dunes. Maybe stay and extra day at the desert as there is an option for that. Would say that the "optional" lunches are a little overpriced and catered towards tourists - so where you can try and walk around and see if there is other options. Breakfast and dinners were fine also but if you're veggie it's sad. Met so many great people who we spent most of the rest of our trip here.
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A 3-day desert excursion from Marrakesh to Merzouga.
Sarah.A
13/09/2022

What an incredible trip! I

Had the best three day trip to the Sahara desert with Reda as our driver. I was a little bit nervous about what to expect on this trip as a solo woman traveller but there wasn't nothing to worry about other than to have a lovely time. Visiting and spending the night in the Sahara desert is a once in a lifetime experience and our driver Reda truly made it great. Reda especially gave us all a warm welcome to Morocco, plenty of info on what to expect and was a truly professional driver. There's plenty of stops along the way out to the. desert and a chance to see more of Morocco - which is a world away from my home in New Zealand. However like all reviews mentioned, it can feel like a long drive home to Marrakech - so just be ready for the car journey. I'd suggest to make sure to bring plenty of cash with you at least 200 MAD a day, as the lunches are a little more expensive than Marrakesch, local guides to tip and you'll want to purchase momentos.
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