3 Days Desert Trip From Marrakech To Merzouga
3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Dades Valley – Sahara Desert – Merzouga
Experience the most famous desert journey in Morocco: a perfectly designed 3 days / 2 nights tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert, combining culture, landscapes, adventure, and authentic Berber hospitality.
📍 Day 1: Marrakech – Atlas Mountains – Ait Benhaddou – Dades Valley
Your professional English-speaking driver-guide picks you up from your riad in Marrakech.
Travel through the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260m), enjoying panoramic stops for photos.
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou, Morocco’s most famous fortified village and filming location for international movies.
Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the "Gateway to the Desert", before driving through the Valley of Roses toward Dades Valley.
🛏 Overnight in a charming hotel in Dades Valley
🍽 Dinner included
📍 Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga – Camel Trek
After breakfast, depart toward the spectacular Todra Gorge, famous for its dramatic 300-meter-high limestone cliffs.
Continue the journey to the Sahara Desert, arriving in Merzouga, at the edge of the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Here begins your unforgettable camel trekking experience across the Sahara at sunset. Ride through the dunes as the sky turns orange and gold.
Arrive at your luxury or standard desert camp where you will enjoy:
Traditional Moroccan dinner
Berber music around the campfire
Stargazing under the clear desert sky
Private tent accommodation
🛏 Overnight in desert camp
🍽 Dinner & breakfast included
📍 Day 3: Merzouga – Draa Valley – Marrakech
Wake up early to witness a magical Sahara sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, return by camel or 4x4 to Merzouga village.
Drive back toward Marrakech through the impressive Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest palm valley, passing traditional Berber villages and kasbahs.
Arrival in Marrakech in the evening and drop-off at your accommodation.
✅ What’s Included
Private or shared transportation (air-conditioned vehicle)
Professional English-speaking driver/guide
1 night hotel in Dades Valley
1 night desert camp (standard or luxury option)
Camel trekking experience
Dinner x2
Breakfast x2
Pick-up & drop-off in Marrakech
❌ Not Included
Lunches
Drinks
Entrance fees (if required)
Personal expenses
Tips (optional)
⭐ Highlights
Cross the High Atlas Mountains
Visit UNESCO site Ait Benhaddou
Explore Todra Gorge
Camel trek in the Sahara
Sunset & sunrise over Erg Chebbi dunes
Authentic Berber desert camp experience
Professional guided service