Merzouga Desert 3-Day Tour from Marrakech: Camel Ride and Berber Camp
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This three-day desert safari starts in Marrakech and travels through the High Atlas Mountains and valleys before reaching the Merzouga dunes. The tour includes visits to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, Dades Valley, Rose Valley, Todra Gorge, and Tinghir Oasis. Transport is by air-conditioned vehicle over about 72 hours. On the first day, the group departs Marrakech around 7:00 AM, crossing the Tizi-n-Tichka mountain pass and stopping at traditional Berber villages. The tour visits the UNESCO World Heritage site Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, where lunch is served. Afterward, there is a stop at a supermarket in Ouarzazate before continuing to Dades Valley for an overnight stay. The second day begins after breakfast with a journey to Erg Chebbi in the Sahara desert near Merzouga. The route passes through Todra Gorge, oasis areas, Tinghir, Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud, entering the Tafilalet Saharan oasis region. Upon arrival in Merzouga, guests leave their main luggage at the hotel and pack a smaller bag for the desert camp. A camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes follows, timed to catch the sunset. At the desert camp, guests can sandboard on nearby high dunes and listen to Berber drum music before spending the night in traditional nomad tents. Included in the tour are transport by air-conditioned vehicle, camel riding, bivouac accommodation, dinner, and breakfast. Lunches and drinks are not included. The tour is suitable for guests without special physical requirements but is not accessible to those with reduced mobility. It operates under mild weather conditions and can be rescheduled or refunded if weather prevents the tour. The maximum group size is 18 people.
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Itinerary
Drive from Marrakech to Dades Valley
Pickup from accommodation or nearest location at 7:00 AM. Travel from Marrakech over the Tizi-n-Tichka pass in the High Atlas Mountains, with views of mountain landscapes and traditional Berber villages. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and have lunch there. After lunch, stop at a supermarket in Ouarzazate before continuing through Rose and Dades valleys. Overnight stay in Dades Valley.
300 min
Merzouga Desert and Camel Ride
After breakfast, depart for Erg Chebbi desert near Merzouga. Pass through Todra Gorge, oasis areas, Tinghir, Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud, entering the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet. Upon arrival, relax at the hotel and prepare a small bag for the desert night, leaving other luggage at the hotel. Take a camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes timed for sunset. At the desert camp, walk to the highest dunes for sandboarding and sunset views. Spend the night in Berber nomad tents with drum music.
1440 min
High Atlas
Drive-by of the High Atlas area during the route.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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