3 Days Marrakech to Merzouga Sahara Desert Tour - Sahara Desert Tour

3 Days Marrakech to Merzouga Sahara Desert Tour

Discover the magic of the Sahara Desert on this 3-day adventure from Marrakech. Experience camel trekking, luxury desert camps, and authentic Berber culture.

Day 1: Marrakech → High Atlas Mountains → Dades Valley Depart from Marrakech on your 3-day Sahara Desert tour and cross the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, one of Morocco's highest mountain passes in the High Atlas Mountains. Stop in traditional Berber villages and admire the stunning landscapes. Explore Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site and iconic Moroccan landmark featured in many films. Continue through the scenic Dades Valley, with its dramatic gorges, ancient kasbahs, and palm oases. Overnight in Dades Valley – Dar Blues Or Dades Paradise. Day 2: Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga Desert Drive through the magnificent Todra Gorge, known for its towering cliffs and lush palm-lined canyon floor. Stop in Rissani, a historic market town at the edge of the Sahara Desert, and explore local souks filled with spices, dates, and handmade crafts. Continue to Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert, and enjoy a magical sunset camel trek across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes. Overnight in a desert luxury camp, complete with desert cuisine, tea, and live Berber music under the star-filled desert sky. Overnight in Merzouga desert at Tiziri Camp Or Sahara Eden Camp Day 3: Merzouga → Draa Valley → Ouarzazate → Marrakech Start the day with an optional sunrise camel ride in the dunes for breathtaking photography. Depart Merzouga and drive through the Draa Valley, the longest oasis valley in Morocco, lined with palm groves and fortified kasbahs. Stop in Ouarzazate, Morocco's film capital, and visit Kasbah Taourirt or take photos of the surrounding desert landscapes. Continue through the scenic Atlas Mountains back to Marrakech for evening arrival, completing your immersive 3-day Sahara Desert adventure from Marrakech. Drop off in your accommodation in Marrakech

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech → High Atlas Mountains → Dades Valley

Depart from Marrakech on your 3-day Sahara Desert tour and cross the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, one of Morocco's highest mountain passes in the High Atlas Mountains. Stop in traditional Berber villages and admire the stunning landscapes. Explore Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site and iconic Moroccan landmark featured in many films. Continue through the scenic Dades Valley, with its dramatic gorges, ancient kasbahs, and palm oases.

Day 2: Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga Desert

Drive through the magnificent Todra Gorge, known for its towering cliffs and lush palm-lined canyon floor. Stop in Rissani, a historic market town at the edge of the Sahara Desert, and explore local souks filled with spices, dates, and handmade crafts. Continue to Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert, and enjoy a magical sunset camel trek across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes. Overnight in a desert luxury camp, complete with desert cuisine, tea, and live Berber music under the star-filled desert sky.

Day 3: Merzouga → Draa Valley → Ouarzazate → Marrakech

Start the day with an optional sunrise camel ride in the dunes for breathtaking photography. Depart Merzouga and drive through the Draa Valley, the longest oasis valley in Morocco, lined with palm groves and fortified kasbahs. Stop in Ouarzazate, Morocco's film capital, and visit Kasbah Taourirt or take photos of the surrounding desert landscapes. Continue through the scenic Atlas Mountains back to Marrakech for evening arrival, completing your immersive 3-day Sahara Desert adventure from Marrakech.

3 Days

What's Included

  • Transport in an air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan for all 3 days
  • Experienced, knowledgeable driver and local guide for the entire tour
  • 2 nights accommodation (Riad, kasbah, and desert camp)
  • Dinner and breakfast included for all overnight stays
  • Camel rides in Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset and sunrise
  • Sandboarding in the desert dunes

Not Included

  • Lunches
  • Beverages
  • Tips
  • Entrance fees
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, phone, internet, optional activities not listed)
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