3 Days Moroccan Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
Duration
3 days
Tour Type
Overview
Go on an exhilarating 3-day desert adventure from Marrakech to the mesmerizing dunes of Merzouga. This journey offers a perfect blend of scenic landscapes, cultural experiences, and unforgettable desert activities. Traverse the High Atlas Mountains, explore ancient kasbahs, and experience the thrill of camel trekking in the Sahara. Spend a night under the starry desert sky in a traditional Berber camp, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Highlights
Included/Exclude
- Accommodation in charming hotels and traditional Riads
- Daily breakfast
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Private transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
- Airport transfers and hotel pickups/drop-offs
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities and excursions
- Any additional services not mentioned in the inclusions
Tour Plan
Your journey starts early in the morning as you leave Marrakech and travel across the Tizi n'Tichka pass into the High Atlas Mountains. Enjoy the amazing sweeping vistas of the mountainous surroundings as you rise. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou, a historic fortified village that has served as the setting for numerous well-known movies, is your first big destination. Proceed to Ouarzazate, also called the "Gateway to the Desert," after touring the kasbah, to see the Taourirt Kasbah and its well-known film studios. From here, the route takes you through the gorgeous Dades Valley, which is well-known for its breathtaking rock formations and picturesque views. You'll spend the first night at a cozy hotel in the
On the second day, after breakfast, you will drive through the Dades Valley towards the dramatic Todra Gorges. Take a leisurely walk through the gorge, marveling at the towering rock walls that reach up to 300 meters, a favorite spot for rock climbers. Continue your journey through the palm groves of Tinjdad and Erfoud, a town known for its fossil products, before arriving in Merzouga in the afternoon. Here, you will prepare for an unforgettable camel trek into the Sahara desert. As the sun sets over the dunes, enjoy the breathtaking views before arriving at a traditional Berber desert camp. In the evening, savor a traditional Moroccan dinner followed by Berber music around the campfire, and spend the night in a comfortable tent under the starry desert sky.
Wake up early on the final day to witness a stunning sunrise over the dunes, a sight that will stay with you forever. After returning to Merzouga by camel, enjoy breakfast at a local guesthouse before beginning your journey back to Marrakech. Travel through Rissani and Alnif, taking opportunities for scenic stops and breaks along the way. Continue through the High Atlas Mountains, arriving in Marrakech in the late afternoon or evening. Your tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel or Riad, marking the end of a memorable 3-day desert tour filled with adventure, cultural immersion, and natural beauty.
