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Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Start
Marrakech
End
Marrakech
Group Type
Private Tour
Pickup
Included
Guide
Local expert guide
Discover the magic of Morocco during a 3-day desert adventure from Marrakech to Merzouga. This private journey combines the dramatic landscapes of the High Atlas Mountains, the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, the Dades and Todra Gorges, ancient valleys, Berber villages and the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Enjoy a camel trek through the Sahara, experience a desert sunset and sunrise, and spend an unforgettable night in a luxury desert camp before returning to Marrakech.
Day 1
Your adventure starts with a pickup from Marrakech. Drive through the High Atlas Mountains and stop at scenic viewpoints along the Tizi n'Tichka pass. Continue to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its traditional architecture and cinematic history. After lunch, continue through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses before arriving in Boumalne Dades for overnight accommodation in a hotel.
Day 2
Explore the impressive landscapes of Dades Valley before continuing towards Todra Gorges, one of Morocco's most beautiful natural sites. Stop in Erfoud, known locally as the fossils town, then visit the traditional souq of Rissani. Travel through palm groves and Berber villages before reaching Merzouga. In the late afternoon, begin your camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes, enjoy the sunset, and spend the night in a luxury desert camp with dinner, Berber music, dancing, and stargazing.
Day 3
Wake up early to admire the sunrise over the Sahara dunes. After breakfast, return by camel and start your journey back to Marrakech. Travel through the impressive Draa Valley, the Anti-Atlas Mountains, and Ouarzazate before arriving in Marrakech in the evening.
Yes, this desert tour is suitable for families, couples, and small groups of all ages.
The camel trek starts from Merzouga village towards the Erg Chebbi desert dunes.
You will spend one night in a comfortable hotel in Boumalne Dades and one night in a luxury Sahara desert camp.
The tour typically starts around 7:00-8:00 AM with pickup from your Marrakech accommodation, and ends in the evening of Day 3, also in Marrakech.
We recommend comfortable clothing, a warm layer for cold desert nights, sunglasses, sunscreen, a scarf or turban for sand protection, and a camera.
This is a private tour with your own vehicle, driver, and guide, so your itinerary is not shared with other travelers unless requested.
Breakfast and dinner are included daily. Vegetarian and other dietary requirements can be accommodated if mentioned in advance.
Yes, the luxury desert camp includes private tents with access to toilets and shower facilities.
Yes, the camel trek is suitable for most ages. Alternative transport by 4x4 to the camp can be arranged on request for those who prefer not to ride.
Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) offer the most comfortable temperatures, though the tour runs year-round.
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