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3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Sahara Desert Tour

Cross the High Atlas Mountains, sleep in a luxury desert camp & ride camels over Erg Chebbi dunes

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Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights
Starts In
Marrakech
Destination
Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)
From
€340 / person

Tour Overview

The quintessential Moroccan desert adventure. Travel through the dramatic High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka pass, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, marvel at the towering Todra Gorges, and spend an unforgettable night in a luxury Sahara desert camp under millions of stars.

Top Highlights

  • High Atlas Mountains & Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260m)
  • UNESCO Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou
  • Ouarzazate & Movie Studios
  • Dades Valley & Todra Gorges
  • Sunset Camel Ride in Erg Chebbi
  • Royal Sahara Luxury Camp with Private Bathroom & Hot Shower
  • Berber Drumming Around the Campfire

Route at a Glance

  1. Marrakech
  2. Tizi n'Tichka
  3. Todra 300m Cliffs
  4. Sahara Sunrise
Day-By-Day Program

Detailed Itinerary

1

Marrakech – High Atlas (Tizi n'Tichka) – Kasbah Aït Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley

310 km • 6 hours

Morning pickup from your riad in Marrakech at 8:00 AM. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260m). Explore the famous UNESCO Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, backdrop for Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Continue past Ouarzazate through the Valley of Roses to Dades Valley for dinner and overnight.

Overnight StayBoutique Riad in Dades Valley
MealsDinner included
2

Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Tinghir – Erfoud – Merzouga (Erg Chebbi Dunes)

260 km • 4.5 hours

Drive along the towering 300m vertical cliffs of Todra Gorges. Continue through date palm oases and fossil-rich Erfoud. In Merzouga, ride your camel over the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi to your luxury desert camp. Enjoy a gourmet Moroccan dinner and live Berber drums around the campfire.

Overnight StayRoyal Sahara Luxury Desert Camp (Private tent, king bed & hot shower)
MealsBreakfast & Desert Gala Dinner
3

Merzouga Sunrise – Rissani Souk – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

560 km • 8.5 hours

Early morning sunrise over the Sahara dunes. Visit the traditional spice and animal souk of Rissani. Travel along the palm-fringed Draa Valley, through Ouarzazate and back across the High Atlas, arriving in Marrakech around 7:30 PM.

MealsBreakfast included

What the Price Includes

Included

  • Private air-conditioned 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with professional driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
  • Multilingual driver (Italian, English, Spanish, French)
  • 1 night in charming riad in Dades Valley with private bathroom
  • 1 night in Royal Sahara Luxury Desert Camp (private en-suite bathroom, hot shower)
  • Sunset & sunrise camel trek in Erg Chebbi
  • 2 Dinners and 2 Breakfasts
  • Campfire evening with live traditional Berber drumming

Not Included

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Monument entry tickets
  • Tips for driver

Your Private Vehicle and Driver-Guide

Private 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado with AC & Free Wi-Fi. Your driver knows the High Atlas passes and desert tracks well and speaks Italian, English, Spanish and French.

Plan This Trip

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Traveler Assistance

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before booking your Morocco journey

Is this tour 100% private?

Yes! You will have your own dedicated 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser and private driver-guide.

What is the luxury desert camp like in Merzouga?

Our luxury camp features private canvas suites with comfortable beds, electricity, and private en-suite bathrooms equipped with hot showers and flush toilets.

Have another question not listed here?

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