Discover a land of wonders and beauty on the 3 Days 2 Nights Merzouga Desert Camp from Marrakech with Camel. This 3-day tour takes you from Marrakech through the desert to Merzouga, where you’ll ride camels along the dunes under the desert sky and savor a traditional Moroccan dinner.
Start in the bustling city of Marrakech with hotel pickup and make your way through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, marveling at the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. Then dive into the Dades Valley before finishing with an impressive visit to the Erg Chebbi Sand Dune, all in just three days! Pack your bags for this magnificent expedition that will allow you to experience first-hand some of Morocco’s natural wonders and cultural delights.
Day 1 (Travel time: 5 hours and 40 minutes): Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Tinghir/Dades Gorges
Start your 3-day adventure with a trip through the towering peaks of the Tizi n Tichka Pass in Morocco. Stop to marvel at Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been featured in countless movies! Continue on to Ouarzazate before crossing the Skoura palm grove and climbing into the peaceful Valley of Roses (roses in bloom in mid-spring) where you can spot brilliant kasbahs surrounded by stunning natural scenery. Finish with a night spent in the valley, with dinner for a local Moroccan experience.
Day 2 (Travel time: 4 hours and 45 minutes): Boumalne Dades – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga Dunes
Take an unforgettable trip and explore the Sahara as you head to Merzouga. Take in the stunning views of the Todra Gorge canyon. Then, make your way through Tinjdad before arriving in the Merzouga Desert for a camel ride through its sands and an unforgettable sunset!
Finish this adventure by camping next to the dunes for an enchanting night like no other, surrounded only by peace and serenity.
Day 3 (Travel time: 8 hours 30 minutes): Merzouga – Rissani – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
After a hearty breakfast, camel ride to the village of Merzouga. The next stop on your journey will be an exciting drive through incredible rolling desert landscapes and acacia trees towards the Atlas Mountains on the way back to your hotel in Marrakech.