3 Day Desert Excursion from Marrakech to Merzouga Shared Tour: Standard Accommodations
ID: GYG464768-829805
Category:
Country: Morocco
Duration:
3 days
Description
Uncover a land of wonders and breathtaking beauty on this 3-day tour from Marrakech to the desert!
Camel rides in the dunes, unforgettable night skies, and traditional Moroccan dinners!
Discover Erg Chebbi in Merzouga
Embark on an unforgettable journey to Morocco! Start off in bustling Marrakech and make your way through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, marveling at Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou. Then take a deep dive into Dades Valley before finishing up with an awe-inspiring tour of Erg Chebbi Sand Dunes—all within just three days! Pack your bags for this beautiful expedition that allows you to experience all of Morocco's natural wonders and cultural delights firsthand.
Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Gorges
Driving Time: 5hours 40 minutes
Begin your 3-day adventure with a journey through the towering peaks of Morocco's Tizi n Tichka Pass. Stop to explore the Telouat Kasbah and marvel at Ait Ben Haddou, an incredible Unesco World Heritage site featured in countless films! Continue on towards Ksar Taourirt in Ouarzazate before making a desert trek across Skoura Palm grove and up into tranquil Rose Valley where you can discover brilliant kasbahs surrounded by stunning natural landscapes. Wrap it all up with a night spent overlooking Boumalne Dades from beautiful lodgings complete with dinner for true luxury Moroccan experience.
Boumalne Dadès – Todra Gorges – Arfoud – Dunes of Merzouga
Driving Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
Go on an unforgettable journey and explore the exotic Sahara with your morning departure towards Merzouga. Enjoy a visit to the small town of Tinghir, then take in some breathtaking views of the red-rock canyons at Todra Gorge during lunch. Afterwards make your way through Tinjedad before arriving in Erfoud where you'll find remarkable fossils from times long past. Finally you will reach Merzouga Desert for a camel ride across its sands - and take in an unforgettable sunset! Top off this adventure by camping overnight beside the dunes for an enchanting night like no other surrounded only by peace and serenity.
Merzouga – Rissani – Nkob – Tamnougalt – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Driving Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
After a hearty breakfast, take the camel ride back to the picturesque Merzouga village. The next leg of your journey will be a thrilling adventure through incredible undulating desertscapes and lush acacia trees towards Nkob — an awe-inspiring Berber settlement for lunch! Then it's off again on a scenic drive along Draa valley to Agdz before ascending through the majestic Atlas Mountains en route to arrive in Marrakech by days end!
For Shared Excursions: The Guide in Ait Ben Haddou is not included, but you can join a group tour on your own for around €2 per person.
Lunches not included on Shared Excursion Bookings.
Licensed guide in Ait Ben Haddou not included on Shared Excursion Bookings.
Private Tour Includes: Licensed Guide in Ait Ben Haddou & Lunch each day.
Highlights
- Ride a Camel in the Erg Chebbi Dunes
- Overnight in an authentic Berber Desert Camp in Merzouga
- Visit Kasbah Ait-Ben-Haddou - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Experience the Draa Valley and the gorges of Dades Valley
- Visit the small town of Erfoud - known for its fossils
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please make sure to let us know the name of your accommodations in Marrakech so that we can coordinate the best location for pickup.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.