Best 3 Days Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour
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3-day private tour from Marrakech across the High Atlas to Ait Benhaddou, Todra Gorge and the Erg Chebbi dunes of Merzouga, with a sunset camel trek and desert camp.
Descripción completa
This tour showcases Saharan culture through visits to Berber communities in the mountains and desert. Travelers experience High Atlas Mountain vistas, explore the UNESCO-listed village of Ait Benhaddou, hike through the Todra Gorge, enjoy camel trekking at sunset, and camp overnight under the desert stars at Erg Chebbi, Merzouga.
This tour showcases Saharan culture through visits to Berber communities in the mountains and desert. Travelers experience High Atlas Mountain vistas, explore the UNESCO-listed village of Ait Benhaddou, hike through the Todra Gorge, enjoy camel trekking at sunset, and camp overnight under the desert stars at Erg Chebbi, Merzouga.
Sobre esta actividad
3 Days / 2 Nights
Grupo
Marrakech
English
Lo Más Destacado
High Atlas Mountain crossing with panoramic views
UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou kasbah
Camel trek with sunset over Erg Chebbi dunes
Overnight Sahara desert camp under the stars
Traditional Berber music performance
Sunrise over the dunes
Todra Gorge canyon exploration
Optional Argan oil cooperative visit
Qué Incluye
Private, experienced driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
4WD or minivan transportation with fuel
Sunset camel trek at Erg Chebbi
Dades Valley overnight accommodation with dinner and breakfast
Standard or luxury desert camp accommodation with dinner and breakfast
Private, experienced driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
4WD or minivan transportation with fuel
Sunset camel trek at Erg Chebbi
Dades Valley overnight accommodation with dinner and breakfast
Standard or luxury desert camp accommodation with dinner and breakfast
Qué No Incluye
Lunches during the tour
Site admission fees
Beverages including water
Gratuities
Personal extras
Lunches during the tour
Site admission fees
Beverages including water
Gratuities
Personal extras
Tu experiencia paso a paso
Day 1: Marrakech → Atlas Mountains → Ait Benhaddou → Dades Valley
8:00 AM hotel pickup in Marrakech.
Drive through the High Atlas Mountains with scenic landscapes.
Optional visit to a women-run Argan oil cooperative.
Cross the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260m elevation).
Guided tour of the historic Ait Benhaddou Ksar village (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Continue via Ouarzazate, Skoura palm oasis and the Rose Valley.
Evening arrival and overnight stay in the Dades Valley (hotel/riad with dinner and breakfast).
Day 2: Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Erfoud → Merzouga
Explore the impressive Todra Gorge canyon formations.
Optional stop in Erfoud, known for fossils and dates.
Arrive at the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga.
Sunset camel trek across the dunes.
Dinner and traditional drum and castanets music at the desert camp.
Overnight stay in the desert camp (standard or luxury).
Day 3: Merzouga → Alnif → Nkob → Ouarzazate → Marrakech
Early morning sunrise view from the dunes.
Breakfast at the camp.
Approximately 10-hour drive back towards Marrakech.
Transit through the Nkob oasis, known for its many kasbahs.
Cross the Anti-Atlas Mountains.
Evening arrival back in Marrakech — end of tour.
Day 1: Marrakech → Atlas Mountains → Ait Benhaddou → Dades Valley
8:00 AM hotel pickup in Marrakech.
Drive through the High Atlas Mountains with scenic landscapes.
Optional visit to a women-run Argan oil cooperative.
Cross the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260m elevation).
Guided tour of the historic Ait Benhaddou Ksar village (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Continue via Ouarzazate, Skoura palm oasis and the Rose Valley.
Evening arrival and overnight stay in the Dades Valley (hotel/riad with dinner and breakfast).
Day 2: Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Erfoud → Merzouga
Explore the impressive Todra Gorge canyon formations.
Optional stop in Erfoud, known for fossils and dates.
Arrive at the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga.
Sunset camel trek across the dunes.
Dinner and traditional drum and castanets music at the desert camp.
Overnight stay in the desert camp (standard or luxury).
Day 3: Merzouga → Alnif → Nkob → Ouarzazate → Marrakech
Early morning sunrise view from the dunes.
Breakfast at the camp.
Approximately 10-hour drive back towards Marrakech.
Transit through the Nkob oasis, known for its many kasbahs.
Cross the Anti-Atlas Mountains.
Evening arrival back in Marrakech — end of tour.
Contact us for current pricing on this tour.