3 Day Tour From Marrakech to Merzouga with Camel Ride
Discover the Sahara on a 3-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. Journey through Ouarzazate, Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, and camp under desert stars
Description:
We understand that every traveler has unique preferences. That’s why this 3-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga can be fully customized to match your needs. Whether you’d like to add or skip certain destinations, adjust the travel pace, choose your preferred accommodation, or include special activities like hiking, cooking classes, or hot air balloon rides – we’ll tailor the journey just for you.
Your comfort, interests, and travel style come first, ensuring you enjoy a personalized desert adventure exactly the way you want.
Overview
Escape boredom and enjoy a memorable 3-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. In these 3 days, you will visit and enjoy multiple UNESCO-listed destinations, streets and landscapes of Morocco. On this unforgettable journey, you will explore the Sahara Desert and the impressive Kasbahs, as well as the old Kabah.
Marrakech is a popular city and commonly known as “RED CITY”, a vital place, full of history, rich culture and outstanding landscapes. You can enjoy all the traditional camel rides and spend nights under the stars in a beautiful desert camp.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Marrakech to Dades Valley – Gateway to the Desert
To begin your unforgettable journey to the Marrakech desert, we will pick you up from your hotel. After leaving the city, we will head towards the High Atlas Mountains, where we will arrive at Tizi n’Tichka, the highest point. Here you can take a rest and make your tour memorable with some photo clicks and videos.
Our next stop will be the UNESCO-designated World Heritage site of the Old Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou.
Here, you will see Ouarzazate’s film studios, where many Hollywood films are made, including “Kingdom of Heaven” and “Game of Thrones”, among others. During this fabulous journey, we pass through Ouarzazate, Skoura’s Rose Valley, and then we will reach the Dades Valley at night. After arriving, you can stay in a hotel of your choice.
Approx covered Distance 350 KM
Approx covered Time: 6 Hours
D 2 Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Desert
After a delicious and crunchy breakfast, we will start our 3-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. We will explore the Dades Gorges and have a lovely photo session featuring scenic views, iconic Berber villages, and oasis-filled palm trees. This amazing journey will continue, and we will move towards Tinghir,” Todra Gorges”, a 300-meter-high canyon.
After bidding farewell to the desert, we will enjoy a camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes. After a satisfying camel ride, you will be warmly welcomed with a hot cup of tea. Here you can live in your choice of” nomad tents”. You can put your luggage in the tent and enjoy walking on the dunes and the desert sunset. After the meal, dinner will be served, and you can enjoy local music performed by locals on the drums and around the campfire.
Approx covered Distance 310 KM
Approx covered Time: 5 Hours
Day 3 Merzouga – Rissani – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
To enjoy the early morning camel ride, wake up early and take in the peaceful desert sunrise. You have the option to join the ride or skip it — the choice is yours. After returning to the hotel, enjoy a hearty breakfast before continuing the journey. We’ll head towards the Tafilalet palm grove via Rissani, then make our way back to Marrakech through the scenic Draa Valley and the town of Ouarzazate.
Approx covered Distance 560 KM
Approx covered Time: 8 Hours
Note: if you want to skip or add any point during your 3-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. This is totally up to you.
MAP
Tour includes
- Pick up service from your Airport/Hotel in Casablanca
- Private Transport by an A/C vehicle
- Overnight in desert camp dinner and breakfast
- Camel ride for sunset and sunrise (one camel each
- You can stop everywhere to take pictures
- Fuel included
- Professional English speaking driver
- Half-board accommodations in selected hotels & Riads or Kasbahs ( breakfasts are included)
- Drop off service at your accommodation/Airport
Tour excludes
- The flights tickets to and from your homeland
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees
- Tips and gratuities
- Anything not mentioned in the program
Testimonials
A Desert Adventure to Remember
Perfectly Organized from Start to Finish
Stunning Landscapes and Golden Dunes
FAQ,s
The best months are March to May and September to November, when the weather is mild, making it more comfortable to explore the desert and enjoy camel rides.
Comfortable clothing, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a light jacket for the cool desert nights are recommended. Scarves are also useful to protect against sand and wind.
Most desert camps offer limited Wi-Fi or mobile signal, but it’s best to expect minimal connectivity so you can fully enjoy the desert experience.
