3 Days / 2 Nights

Merzouga Desert 3 Days from Marrakech

You can choose between standar, luxe or luxury tour. In group or private.

The 3-day excursion to the Merzouga desert is Morocco's flagship route. It is a journey of striking contrasts that takes you from the bustle of Marrakech, across the majestic High Atlas Mountains, to the towering dunes of Erg Chebbi—the most spectacular in the Moroccan Sahara. If you already have your accommodation in Marrakech, this tour is your perfect option.

Price

FROM 85€ PER PERSON

Day-by-Day

Tour Sahara Itinerary

Marrakech to Dades Valley

Dades to Erg Chebbi Dunes

Merzouga Dawn to Marrakech

Cross the dramatic Tizi n'Tichka pass through the High Atlas range, explore the historic UNESCO kasbah at Ait Benhaddou, and continue into the lush Dades Gorge.

Travel through the walls of the Todra Gorge towards Merzouga. At sunset, ride a camel into the dunes until you reach your camp.

Watch the sunrise over quiet dunes, return for breakfast, and journey through the palm orchards of the Draa Valley on your return to Marrakech.

What is Included & Excluded

Included in Your Tour

Not Included

4x4 vehicle or van with air conditioning and a dedicated English, Spanish, Arabic, or French-speaking guide; 1 night in a hotel in the Dades Valley; 1 night at a desert camp in Merzouga; sunset camel ride; sandboarding equipment; and all dinners and breakfasts.

Lunches during the tour, personal drinks, discretionary tips for the driver and local guide, optional entrance fees to regional museums, personal travel insurance and quad or buggy.

• Interactive Route Map

The 3-Day Sahara Expedition Path

Follow the journey from Marrakech across the High Atlas Mountains, passing fortified kasbahs and dramatic river gorges on your way to the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Journey Overview

Travel 560 kilometers through Tizi n'Tichka pass, Ouarzazate, and Todra Gorge before arriving at your traditional desert camp in Merzouga.

560 km