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Marrakech to Merzouga: 3-Day Sahara Desert Exploration and Camel Safari
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Embark on a 3-day adventure from Marrakech to Merzouga, exploring the Atlas mountains, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and the Sahara Desert. Experience camel safaris, visit ancient kasbahs, and sleep under the stars in a traditional Bedouin camp.
Duration:
3 days
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
Marrakech - Tizi n’Tichka - Ait Ben haddou - Ouarzazate - Rose Valley - Tinghir\n\nAit Ben Haddou - Begin early in the morning with a pickup from your Marrakech hotel or the nearest meeting point. Drive east past quaint villages to reach the High Atlas Mountains.\n\nAs you drive through the mountains, occasionally stop for scenic photos, stretch your legs, and have a quick cup of coffee. After driving through the famous Tizi Ntichka pass, stop at the Berber fortified village, Ait Benhaddou Kasbah.\n\nSee the filming locations of the Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and the Kingdom of Heaven as you spend about 2.5 hours exploring this famous UNESCO sight with a local guide (guide fees not included).\n\nPurchase a delicious lunch before continuing to Tinghir, driving past Ouarzazate, Skoura Oasis, Klaa Mgouna, and Dades. Reach your hotel late in the afternoon. Relax with dinner in Tinghir before retiring for the night.\n\n### Tenghir - Todra Gorges - Tinjdad - Erfoud - Merzouga Dunes (NIGHT IN DESERT)\n\nMerzouga Desert - After breakfast, depart for the Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Pass through the many Berber villages scattered along the way, including Todra Gorges, Tenghir, Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud.\n\nRelax in Merzouga, then pack a small overnight bag to take on your camel trek across the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Arrive at a traditional Berber camp, leave the camels and walk to the highest dunes to watch the sunset.\n\nSpend the night in Berber nomad tents under the stars, listening to drum music in the middle of the Sahara. \n\n### Camel trek - Sunrise -Tinghir - Rose Valley - Atlas Mountains - Marrakech\n\nMerzouga - Day 3: Camel trek - Sunrise -Tinghir - Rose Valley - Atlas Mountains - Marrakech\n\nGet up bright and early to see the stunning sunrise over the desert. Enjoy breakfast before hopping back on your camel. Once your reach Merzouga, begin your drive back to Marrakech. \n\nAround midday, stop in Kalaat M’Gouna (Rose Valley) for lunch and a well-earned rest. Continue to Marrakesh via Ouarzazate and reach your hotel in the evening.
What's Included
- AC transportation
- Inclusive dining with both dinner and breakfast
- One night stay at a comfortable hotel
- Unique desert camp experience with private tents for one night
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Optoinal guide at Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (€2)
Additional Information
Spend 3 days and 2 nights exploring the Atlas mountains and Sahara deserts of Morocco with this tour from Marrakesh to Merzouga. You’ll travel through the Atlas Mountains, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou, Ouarzazate . Visit Tinghir , Toudra oasis ,
Todgha Gorge canyon , and take a camel safari into the Sahara Desert, where you’ll spend the night in a traditional Bedouin camp.
*Marrakech to Merzouga Desert 3-Days Sahara Tour HIGHLIGHTS
-Cross the majestic Tizi N Tichka Pass the highest road in North Africa
-Explore the walled maze of stalls and marvel at the Kasbah at Aït Benhaddou
-Admire the landscape of the: high walls of Todra canyons, palm oasis & the rose
-Stroll the Erg Chebbi dunes by camels and spend a night under nomadic tents
Location
Hôtel Restaurant Café de France
Rue des Banques
Pick-up at any accommodation in town or at the closest meeting point that is accessible by vehicle . Please provide your hotel name and address. Please provide a number which can be reached via Whatssapp. You will receive information about the exact pick-up location whatssap after booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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967sudanc
Sep 6, 2024
Unforgettable 3-Day Desert Adventure from Marrakech to Merzouga - We had an amazing 3-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert! The itinerary was well-planned with visits to beautiful spots along the way, including stunning landscapes and cultural sites. The highlight was the desert experience with a night in the dunes. Our driver, Youssef, was exceptional—friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to help. The guides at each stop were also great, providing interesting insights. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and we highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore the desert and enjoy Moroccan hospitality.
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Mariaan5378il
Aug 28, 2024
Unforgettable experience - From the first moment the person who has accompanied us, Hassan, has explained to us all the route we have done. Accompanied by fantastic music that integrated us into the Berber village.
It's been a family trip where he's been one more. Highly recommended!! I'm sure you won't forget.
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410benitoc
Aug 28, 2024
Morocco - Best trip of my life. Very nice company and spectacular site. I went without any expectation and managed to surprise myself in every way.
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A3996ctcaiof
Aug 19, 2024
Wonderful experience - We really ⁇ , a good experience
Hassan a great Guide!! very fun and friendly
Super recommend
we will come back....
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Scenic32765123681
Aug 19, 2024
Moroccan paradise - I loved the experience, we were very well received and well treated.
We were very lucky with our Guide: Hassan. Very fun and friendly.
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Florecrc
Aug 16, 2024
My detailed return - We had a great time! Thanks to our driver Lahcen very kind and who wants to show us his country, it was great! First day Check-out at 7am from Marrakech, stop in a village near Ouarzazate which is coveted for the shooting of certain films (plan to pay 3€ the Guide). Stop photos at viewpoints on the road. Arrival at the Evening Pension around 6 pm, Pension with pool, basic rooms but what you need. 2nd day Check-out around 9:30 am, visit a Berber village and stop at Toudgha Gorge (the Guide asks for tips at the end but not mandatory). Arrival in the Mergouza desert around 6:30 pm. Camel ride of about 45min to the camp. The camp is fine, showers, washbasins and shared toilets (clean), individual tents (we were 2 couples we had 2 tents). It’s hot in the tents but there is electricity, plugged, not so spartan for the desert! Very pleasant evening with musicians, singing, dancing by the fire. The Berbers welcomed us very well, very cheerful.
3rd day Check-out at 6am for a 45min camel ride at sunrise. Then drive back to Marrakech. I am not disappointed with these 3 days but do not expect 3 days in the desert, it is a discovery of Morocco with the desert during an evening. You also have to be prepared to drive a lot in a small van, with ventilation but no air conditioning (you have to accept not being super comfortable and being hot, at least in August, but it was bearable). You should also be aware that it is a very touristic excursion so the places are visited with many other tourists and the Awards are more expensive than elsewhere. But the beauty of the place is worth it and the walks are made to meet as little as possible between the groups.
Only lunch (starter/main course/dessert menu at 12€) and drinks (water included) are not included. Provide cash before Check-out.
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Allyr808
Aug 12, 2024
First time in Morocco - Hassan was a wonderful guide and driver! He made a long drive enjoyable by bringing us to amazing spots like the oasis and gorge. Once we were at the desert we had an incredible time. It was so beautiful and the dinner and drums were great!
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Mel93237
Aug 2, 2024
Great Trip - Yassir was a great guide, and we had an amazing time on the tour! The desert camp and camel ride into the Sahara was a highlight of our trip. If I was to chance one thing, it would be more time in the Todra Gorge. We would have loved to be able to swim for a few minutes. Everything else was perfect!
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Franciscapessoa
Aug 2, 2024
Adventure - I liked it and recommend it. It is safe and deserves the price/quality. The driver Yassir is polite and does quite safe driving. He always took care of our pefids.
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560lop
Aug 16, 2024
Morocco mountain and desert experience - This journey allowed us to discover places we could not have done alone. The 3 days are not only in the desert, the first days are composed of visits to argan cooperative, walk in Moroccan agricultural fields, to merchants, old villages. The first night there is a Pension with pool which is really nice. The next day there is also a restaurant with swimming pool it feels good because it is very hot. The desert is only on the end and it is a shame that we do not spend more time there because it was really a great time. Nice Guide. Be careful to plan a meal budget (120dh), tips Guide, and water.
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