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By Explore Morocco Trips
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿3,279 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Premium 3 Day Merzouga Desert Tour from Marrakech with Camel Ride

    Experience the best of Morocco in just 3 days, travelling from Marrakech to the golden dunes of Merzouga. Discover diverse landscapes, fascinating culture, and unforgettable desert experiences along the way.

    Journey through the High Atlas Mountains, visit the iconic Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, explore the dramatic Dades Valley and Todra Gorges, and arrive at the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga.

    Enjoy an unforgettable camel ride through the Sahara, watch the sunset over the golden dunes, and spend the night in a comfortable luxury desert camp under the stars. With a knowledgeable local driver/guide and comfortable transport, this tour combines adventure, culture, scenery, and comfort for an authentic Moroccan desert experience.

Activity location

  • Ait Barka
    • Ait Barka, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ait Barka
    • Ait Barka, Morocco

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Standard camp option

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Nightly accommodation : Overnight stay in a Dades Valley hotel and 1 night in a traditional standard desert camp with shared bathroom facilities.
Activities : Camel trek through the dunes at sunset and sunrise.
Shared group
Duration: 3 days
Meals : 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners included.
Route of tour: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga Desert – Marrakech
Vehicle : Air-conditioned minivan or 4x4 vehicle.
Other: Hotel pickup and drop-off, sandboarding in the dunes, Berber music around the campfire, free time for photos and sightsee
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00
Price details
฿3,278.88 x 1 Adult฿3,278.88
฿3,250.20 x 1 Youth฿3,250.20
Total
Price is ฿3,250.20

Deluxe Camp Option

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Accommodation:: First night at Hotel Saghro Tinghir (or similar). Second night in a deluxe desert camp with a private bathroom.
Activities:: Camel ride and sandboarding included. Quad bikes and buggies available locally at an additional cost.
Tour Type:: Deluxe Experience
Duration: 3 days
Meals Included:: 2 Dinners & 2 Breakfasts
Transport:: Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with luggage space.
Pickup:: Included
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00
Price details
฿5,544.45 x 1 Adult฿5,544.45
฿5,544.45 x 1 Youth฿5,544.45
Total
Price is ฿5,544.45

Private Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Accommodation:: First night at Grand Canyon Lodge Dades (or similar) Second night at Africa Luxury Camp (or similar) with a private bathroom.
Camel Ride:: Enjoy a camel trek through the dunes to the camp. A 4x4 transfer is available at no extra cost.
Private Experience: : Travel exclusively with your group for a more comfortable and flexible journey.
Duration: : 3 Days
Meals Included: : 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners.
Transport:: Air-conditioned vehicle adapted to your group size, including Toyota 4x4, Mercedes-Benz Vito, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, or simi
Pick-up & Drop-off:: Included from and to your accommodation in Marrakech.
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00
Price details
฿38,199.38 x 1 Adult฿38,199.38
฿4,609.16 x 1 Youth฿4,609.16
Total
Price is ฿4,609.16
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Sandboarding in the Desert
  • Inclusions
    Transport by air-conditioned minibus with fuel included
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Aït Ben Haddou
  • Inclusions
    Professional English-speaking driver/guide
  • Inclusions
    Henna tattoo experience
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Todra Gorge
  • Inclusions
    1 Night in a Luxury Desert Camp with Private Bathroom
  • Inclusions
    1 Night in a Hotel
  • Inclusions
    Photoshoot with traditional desert clothing
  • Inclusions
    Visit to the Dades Valley and Rose Valley
  • Inclusions
    Camel Ride in the Merzouga Sahara Desert
  • Exclusions
    lunches and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Tips and gratitudes
  • Exclusions
    Guided tour in the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: MARRAKECH → TIZI N’TICHKA PASS → AÏT BEN HADDOU → OUARZAZATE → TINGHIR

  • 6 stops
  • Meals: snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel Saghro or a similar accommodation.

Ait Barka

  • 15m
We will pick you up from your accommodation in Marrakech early in the morning and begin our journey towards the stunning Atlas Mountains. After approximately one hour, we’ll stop at a charming mountain café to enjoy tea or coffee, freshen up, and take photos of the beautiful Atlas Mountain scenery.

Tizi n Tichka

  • 15m
After the break, we continue towards Tizi n’Tichka Pass, about 30 minutes away. At 2,260 metres, it is the highest road pass in Morocco, offering breathtaking Atlas Mountain views. Stop for photos and enjoy the fresh mountain air before continuing the journey.

Agouim

  • 16m
After enjoying the views at Tizi n’Tichka Pass, we continue to a local Morocco Argan Oil Workshop. Learn how argan oil is produced and discover its culinary and cosmetic uses before continuing your journey.

Ait Ben Haddou

  • 1h
After visiting the Argan Oil Workshop, we drive approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes to Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its stunning earthen architecture. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then explore the kasbah with a guide and learn about its history, unique design, and appearances in famous films.

El Kelaa M'gouna

  • 20m
After exploring Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, we drive approximately 2 hours to Kalaat M’Gouna, in the heart of Morocco’s famous Rose Valley. Enjoy a short break at a local café or restaurant for coffee or tea before continuing your Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour.

Tinerhir

  • 1h
After the stop in Kalaat M’Gouna, we drive approximately one hour to your hotel in Tinghir for the night. If you wish, your guide can arrange a quick stop at a local store. Upon arrival, relax and prepare for tomorrow’s Sahara camel trekking adventure.

Day 2: TINGHIR → TODRA GORGE & OASIS → TINEJDAD → ERFOUD → MERZOUGA

  • 7 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a Luxury Desert Camp with Private Bathroom

Todgha Gorge

  • 30m
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before departing at 7:40 AM. Our first stop is the stunning Todra Gorge, famous for its towering canyon walls and dramatic scenery. Enjoy a peaceful walk along the river, admire the breathtaking rock formations, and take photos before continuing your Private Morocco Desert Tour.

Tinghir

  • 10m
After exploring the magnificent Todgha Gorge, we drive 10 minutes to the Panorama Palms Viewpoint. Enjoy breathtaking views of the lush palm groves and capture memorable photos of this peaceful landscape as part of your 3 Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour.

Tinerhir

  • 20m
From Panorama Palms Viewpoint, continue for around 20 minutes to a convenient stop. Take a short break to use the bathroom or pick up drinks and snacks before heading onward towards the Sahara Desert on your 3-Day Sahara Tour from Marrakech.

Melaab

  • 40m
After the convenience stop, we drive about one hour to a traditional Berber Bazaar. Experience Moroccan culture by trying on traditional Berber clothing for photos, enjoying a complimentary henna tattoo, and browsing handcrafted products for unique souvenirs as part of your Morocco desert tour with camel trek.

Ksar Touroug

  • 1h 5m
After the cultural experience at the Berber Bazaar, we drive about 20 minutes to a local restaurant for lunch. Enjoy authentic Moroccan cuisine, relax, and recharge before continuing your Morocco desert tour with camel trek.

Erfoud

  • 40m
After lunch, we drive about one hour to a supermarket for a final preparation stop. Pick up bottled water, snacks, or any personal essentials, and use the bathroom before heading into the Sahara Desert for your camel trekking adventure.

Merzouga

  • 15m
After the supermarket stop, we drive about 20 minutes to the Merzouga Desert. Enjoy a 1-hour camel trek across the golden dunes or take a quick 15-minute drive to the desert camp. At the camp, watch the spectacular Sahara sunset, try sandboarding, and enjoy traditional Berber music and dancing after dinner. Experience an unforgettable night of adventure, relaxation, and Moroccan culture as part of your 3-Day Sahara Tour.

Day 3: MERZOUGA → OUARZAZATE → HIGH ATLAS → MARRAKECH

  • 5 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: No accommodation included on this day.

Merzouga

  • 20m
Start your morning with breakfast at the desert camp, enjoying the sunrise over the golden dunes. Then choose your preferred way back: a relaxing camel ride, a 15-minute 4x4 transfer, or an exciting quad bike ride (extra charge).

Ksar Touroug

  • 20m
After meeting your driver again, enjoy a scenic one-hour drive to Touroug village. Take a short break at a local café to stretch, freshen up, use the bathroom, and enjoy a warm drink before continuing your 3-Day Morocco Desert Tour.

El Kelaa M'gouna

  • 1h
After your break in Touroug, continue with a scenic 2.5-hour drive to Kalaat M’Gouna. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy the town’s charming atmosphere, famous for its fragrant rose products and beautiful landscapes, before continuing your 3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech.

Ouarzazate

  • 10m
Leave Kalaat M’Gouna after lunch and head towards Ouarzazate, a journey of around 1 hour and 2 minutes. Known as the “Gateway to the Sahara,” Ouarzazate is a great place for a short rest, with time to stretch, use the bathroom, and enjoy the scenery before getting back on the road.

Tizi n Tichka

  • 20m
From Ouarzazate, travel for approximately 2 hours across the High Atlas Mountains towards Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Stop along the way for a coffee or tea at a local café, take a quick bathroom break, and enjoy the impressive mountain scenery before continuing to Marrakech.

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    Ait Barka
    • Ait Barka, Morocco

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    Ait Barka
    • Ait Barka, Morocco

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