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From Marrakech: 3-Day Desert Tour to Merzouga with Food and Camel

18 Rue Loubnane, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco

Travel from Marrakech through the lush greenery of the Haouz Planes to the High Atlas Mountains, and through fertile valleys and a desert oasis. Explore rocky gorges and admire spectacular sunsets among the sand dunes in the Sahara Desert.

Cancellation policy

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Duration 3 days

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

English, German, Russian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, cn, gr, Italian, Czech, Arabic, Thai, Polish, Dutch, Turkish

Group size

1–15 travelers

Full description

Explore Morocco’s breathtaking landscapes on this 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass, visit the UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou, and travel through the Skoura oasis and Dades Valley.

Enjoy a camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend an unforgettable night under the stars in a Sahara desert camp. Small-group experience limited to 17 travelers for a more comfortable and personal journey.

Itinerary

3-Day Tour: Marrakech to Merzouga by Way of Dadès Valley plus Erg Chebbi Camel Trek.  Day 1 : Marrakech – Ouarzazate – DadesItinerary steps: 1 start your journey by the High Atlas Mountains past one Berber village after another to the UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou. This village is famous for its kasbah and fortified village and has been used as a set for some famous Hollywood epics and magazine photo shoots.After some leisure time, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and continue your drive to Ouarzazate,  the Gate of the Sahara. Continue to Boumalne Dades, admiring the scenic drive along the Dades Valley, where you can enjoy dinner and rest for the night at Kasbah Amazigh or Hotel Chems.Meals included: dinnerAccommodation included: Dades Kasbah Amazigh or kasbah chemsDay 2 : Dades – Merzouga – Erg ChebbiItinerary steps: 1 after breakfast, leave your hotel and continue to Tinghir , Todgha Gorges, pausing for some free time to explore the canyons. Enjoy lunch at a local cafe and continue to Merzouga to meet your camel ,Experience the Erg Chebbi dunes on camelback and watch the sunset set. Reach your desert camp  and enjoy an authentic Moroccan dinner under the stars. Local nomads will provide entertainment . Enjoy dinner andspent night in camp. Meals included: breakfast, dinnerAccommodation included: Auberge sahara desert camp Day 3 : Erg Chebbi – Ouarzazate – MarrakechItinerary steps: 1 Following an early wake-up to watch the sunrise before breakfast; a driver will be waiting to pick you up for the transfer back to Marrakech. Stop halfway for lunch at a local restaurant. Get dropped off at your original departure point or Djemaa El Fna around 8 PM. Meals included: breakfastAccommodation not included

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Meals: 1
  • Transfer
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • 1 night hotel stay in an AC room/suite with private bathroom
  • 1 night at your prefered desert tent in Erg Chebbi (based on the selected option)
  • 2 Breakfasts (vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options available)
  • 2 Dinners (vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options available)
  • Sunset and sunrise camel rides
  • Sandboarding
  • Live Berber drumming and music at the camp
  • Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned transportation with Onboard Wi-Fi
  • Driver-guide
  • Luggage handling and storage
  • 3 traditional lunches (included only with the selected lunch option)
  • Dedicated desert tour accompanist (available on-site)

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks (unless included with the selected option)
  • Local guide in Kasbah Ait Ben Hddou

Important information

Meeting point

18 Rue Loubnane, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessibleNot stroller accessibleNot suitable for petsNo public transportation nearbyNot recommended for pregnant travelersYour exact pickup time and location will be shared via Viator app and WhatsApp the day before departure.Departure at 7 AM on Day 1; return around 8 PM on Day 3. Please be ready 5–10 minutes before pickup.Please bring a small overnight bag for the desert. Main luggage stays securely in vehicle.Desert temperatures vary, hot in summer (Jun–Aug), cold nights in winter (Nov–Feb). Pack layers accordingly. Lunches are included only with the selected lunch option. Otherwise, lunch and drinks are at your own expense. Please bring cash (EUR or MAD), as many local restaurants do not accept cards. Lunch typically costs €10–13 per person.Camel rides last approximately 45 minutes each way. Long trousers are recommended for a more comfortable ride. Guests who prefer not to ride a camel may walk alongside the caravan.Optional activities available in Merzouga include quad biking, 4×4 desert excursions, horse riding, buggy rides, and additional sandboarding opportunitiesPickup is available from Marrakech hotels and apartments. For historical Medina riads, a nearby accessible meeting point will be arranged by our logistics team. Sunglasses/Sun cream/Hat.Water/Toilette Bag/Cleaning Wipes.  Jeans for the camel trek (shorts & skirts not recommended, as the camel saddles are itchy, and can cause skin irritation).Camera & phone chargers.Warm clothes in winter season. 

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

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With GetExperience since 2026

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