3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga & Back​

This 3-day journey takes you from the bustling streets of Marrakech to the breathtaking dunes of Merzouga, where you’ll experience the magic of the Sahara desert, ride camels, explore Berber villages, and witness stunning landscapes along the way.​

Highlights Tour:

 

  • Scenic drive through the Atlas Mountains & Berber villages
  • Visit Ait Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate (UNESCO heritage site)
  • Explore Dades & Todra Gorges
  • Camel trek & sunset in the Sahara
  • Overnight stay in a desert camp with traditional music
  • Stunning sunrise in the desert
  • Optional 4×4 ride instead of camel trek

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

 

 Morning Departure

  • Pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech at 8:00 AM.
  • Cross the Tizi N’Tichka Pass (2,260m) in the High Atlas Mountains, enjoying panoramic views.
  • Stop at local Berber villages along the way.

 Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO Site)

  • Explore this famous fortified village, known for its appearance in movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones.
  • Guided tour to learn about its history and Berber architecture.

 Ouarzazate & Cinema Studio

  • Visit the city known as the “Hollywood of Africa,” home to Atlas Studios, where many movies were filmed.

 Dades Valley & Overnight Stay

  • Drive through the Rose Valley and Skoura palm groves.
  • Arrive at the Dades Gorges, famous for its rock formations.
  • Dinner and overnight stay in a traditional riad/hotel.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga Desert – Camel Ride & Overnight in the Sahara

Toudga Gorges

Breakfast & Departure

  • After breakfast, travel to Todra Gorge, a stunning canyon with towering 300m cliffs—a paradise for rock climbers.
  • Enjoy a short hike through the gorge.

 Journey to Merzouga

  • Pass through Berber villages and the town of Rissani, known for its traditional markets.
  • Arrive in Merzouga, the gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes.

 Camel Trek & Sunset in the Sahara

  • Ride camels across the golden dunes to reach a desert camp.
  • Watch the sunset over the dunes, an unforgettable experience.
  • Arrive at your luxury or standard desert camp, enjoy traditional Berber music around a campfire, and have a delicious Moroccan dinner.

 Overnight in a Desert Camp

  • Sleep in a private tent (nomadic haima) under the starlit sky.

Day 3: Merzouga – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Sunrise Experience & Breakfast

  • Wake up early to see the stunning sunrise over the dunes.
  • Return by camel or 4×4 to Merzouga for breakfast and a quick shower.

 Return Journey to Marrakech

  • Pass through Alnif, Agdez, and the Draa Valley, home to Morocco’s longest river.
  • Enjoy scenic stops and lunch in Ouarzazate or Ait Ben Haddou.
  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains again, reaching Marrakech in the evening (around 7:00 PM).
Merzouga Sunset

Tour Includes

  • Private transport with English/French/Spanish-speaking driver

  • 2 nights of accommodation (hotel/riad and desert camp)

  • Camel trek in the Sahara Desert

  • Daily breakfasts, 2 dinners (in Dades & desert)

Not Included

  • Lunches and some dinners
  • Entrance fees to monuments
  • Tips and personal expenses
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