Description
Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
Experience Morocco’s most iconic desert adventure.
If you’re looking for the best 3 day desert tour from Marrakech, this is it.
This Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour takes you deep into the Sahara for three unforgettable days of mountain passes, ancient kasbahs, soaring gorges, camel rides, and starlit nights at an overnight desert camp in Merzouga.
Whether you’re wondering is Merzouga worth visiting?, comparing Marrakech to Merzouga vs Zagora desert, or asking what to expect on a 3 day desert tour, this trip gives you the full experience — with dunes, nomadic culture, and unforgettable sunsets.
🌟 Highlights of the 3 Day Marrakech to Merzouga Tour
✔️ Cross the dramatic High Atlas Mountains & Tizi n’Tichka Pass
✔️ Visit Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage kasbah
✔️ Explore Ouarzazate — the Hollywood of Morocco
✔️ Sunset & sunrise camel rides in the Merzouga desert
✔️ Spend the first night in Dades Valley & second in a desert camp
✔️ Visit Todra Gorges, Rissani, and nomadic Berber villages
✔️ Optional upgrade to luxury camp with private facilities
🗺️ Marrakech Desert Tour Itinerary — 3 Days
Day 1: Marrakech → Atlas Mountains → Ait Ben Haddou → Dades Valley
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Pick-up from your hotel at 7:15 AM.
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Drive through the High Atlas Mountains & stop for panoramic views at Tizi n’Tichka Pass.
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Tour Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, the famous filming location of Gladiator & Game of Thrones.
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Lunch at Ait Ben Haddou or nearby.
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Visit Ouarzazate, Morocco’s cinema capital.
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Continue through the beautiful Valley of Roses & Dades Gorges.
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Dinner & overnight stay at a traditional guesthouse in Dades Valley.
🏨 Accommodation: Guesthouse in Dades Valley (private room with en-suite)
Day 2: Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga Desert
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Breakfast at your guesthouse.
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Visit the dramatic Todra Gorge — a narrow canyon with 300m cliffs.
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Lunch along the way before reaching Merzouga.
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Meet your camels & trek into the sand dunes of Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) at sunset.
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Enjoy a magical night in a Berber desert camp, complete with dinner, bonfire music, and stargazing.
🏕️ Accommodation: Desert camp (standard or luxury)
Day 3: Merzouga → Rissani → Ouarzazate → Marrakech
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Early morning camel ride to catch the sunrise.
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Breakfast & shower in Merzouga.
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Visit Rissani & pass through Draa Valley & villages like Nqob & Tamnougalt.
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Return through the Atlas Mountains.
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Arrival back in Marrakech around 8:00 PM.
💰 3 Day Marrakech to Merzouga Tour Price
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Shared group tours: from €100 per person (contact for current rates)
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Private tours: available — ask for details.
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Best value for a full Sahara experience — not the cheapest 3 day desert tour from Marrakech, but the most authentic.
📦 What’s Included
✅ Free Marrakech airport pick-up on your arrival day
✅ Hotel/riad pick-up & drop-off
✅ Air-conditioned minibus (max 17 people)
✅ English-speaking driver/guide
✅ Visit to Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Todra Gorge, & more
✅ Sunset & sunrise camel rides
✅ 1 night in Dades guesthouse & 1 night in Merzouga desert camp
✅ Breakfasts & dinners
🚫 What’s NOT Included
❌ Lunches & drinks
❌ Personal purchases & tips
❌ Optional guide at Ait Ben Haddou (~3€)
❌ Optional Atlas Studios entrance (~8€)
🔷 Good to Know
📌 How far is Merzouga from Marrakech? ~560 km (~9 hours by road, split over 2 days)
📌 Is Merzouga worth visiting? Absolutely — its vast dunes & authentic desert culture make it unforgettable.
📌 What to pack for a desert trip in Morocco? Layers (nights can get cold), sunglasses, scarf, sunscreen, and a power bank.
📌 Private vs group desert tour Morocco → Group = affordable & social, Private = tailored & flexible.
📌 This itinerary includes both lush valleys & stark desert — bring your camera!
🌟 Why Book With Us?
✨ 5-star Marrakech to Merzouga tour reviews
✨ Comfortable pace & hand-picked accommodations
✨ Small group size = better experience
✨ Experienced, local, multilingual guides
✨ Guaranteed camel ride in the sand dunes Merzouga tour
📲 Book Your 3 Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech Now
If you want the full Moroccan desert adventure — camels, kasbahs, Berbers & dunes — this is the best 3 day desert tour from Marrakech.
Limited availability, so book early to secure your spot.
Contact us now to reserve or ask questions. The Sahara is waiting for you!
