From Marrakech, 3-day excursion to the Sahara desert in Merzouga

About this tour

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Sahara Desert Tour to Merzouga : Embark on a three-day tour of southern Morocco from Marrakech. Sleep in the Sahara, discover Ait Ben Haddou and visit the Valley of Roses. Travel through breathtaking landscapes, from the Atlas Mountains to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi.

Sleep under the desert stars in a Berber camp on an unforgettable dune experience from Marrakech. Visit UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, the Valley of Roses and Tinghir. Stop at traditional Berber villages around the Todra Gorge and go camel trekking in the Erg Chebbi dunes, the highest in Morocco.

Day 1: Marrakech – Tinghir 

Your 3-day shared desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga will start early in the morning. Head to Ait Benhaddou via the Tizi Ntichka Pass and the High Atlas Mountains. Make numerous stops along the way. Visit the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait-ben-Haddou, which has also served as the setting for several Hollywood blockbusters. Then continue to Ouarzazate and Kasbah Taourirte before lunch. In the afternoon, drive through the Valley of Roses before arriving at your hotel in Tinghir. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Tinghir – Merzouga

After breakfast, depart for the oasis of Tinghir. Follow a scenic road along the river to the Todra Gorge. Enjoy a moment of relaxation to appreciate the immensity of the cliffs. Enjoy lunch at a local café before continuing to Erfoud, famous for its date market. Cross desert landscapes to Merzouga, where your Sahara Desert Tour to Merzouga begins

Upon arrival, join your camel caravan and set off on an unforgettable ride through the dunes. Watch the sunset on the horizon before reaching your Berber camp. Enjoy a Moroccan dinner under the stars, accompanied by live Berber music.

Day 3: Merzouga – Marrakech

After a hearty breakfast, take a final camel ride. Meet your driver and start the journey back to Marrakech. Stop for lunch in the Valley of Roses, then cross the high Atlas Mountains again. You will arrive in Marrakech around 20:00, full of unforgettable memories of this extraordinary desert adventure.

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