Discover the Magical Desert on this 3 Days Tour From Marrakech to Merzouga. Join the 3-day Morocco desert tour and experience a unique journey through Morocco’s breathtaking landscapes. Starting from the vibrant city of Marrakech, the tour will take you through the majestic High Atlas Mountains, historic ksars and the wonderful dunes of Merzouga.
During this 3 Days Tour From Marrakech to Merzouga, you’ll explore the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover the city of Ouarzazate, known as the “gateway to the desert”. Admire the beauty of the Dades Valley and the spectacular Todra Gorge, before reaching the golden dunes of Merzouga. Here, you’ll enjoy a thrilling camel ride among the dunes and spend an unforgettable night in a luxurious desert camp beneath a starry sky. Conclude your journey with an excursion through the Draa Valley and the Anti-Atlas Mountains, returning to Marrakech with unforgettable memories and new discoveries.
The 3-day Morocco desert tour begins with pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech at 8:00 am. We set off towards the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi N’Tichka pass. Along the way, we’ll stop to admire and photograph the Berber villages that blend into the landscape.
Our first major stop is the ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. This historic site has been the backdrop for famous films such as Gladiator, Asterix & Obelix and The Mummy, as well as the TV series Game of Thrones. After exploring the ksar, we head towards Ouarzazate, known as “The Gateway to the Desert”. Here we’ll visit the Kasbah of Taourirt, one of Morocco’s most spectacular ksars.
Afterwards, we’ll continue towards the Valley of Roses, crossing the great Skoura palm grove. This valley is famous for its more than 700,000 palm trees and the numerous surrounding ksars, and hosts the Rose Festival every May. We conclude the day with transfer to the Dades Valley, where we’ll spend the night.
After breakfast, we’ll set off to admire one of the most beautiful views of the Dades Valley from a strategic viewpoint. From there, we’ll travel along a paved road that will take us from the Todra Gorge all the way to the desert.
After a few stops along the way, we’ll reach the spectacular dunes of Merzouga. Here, a one-hour camel excursion awaits us to our nomadic camp located amid the sea of dunes (Erg Chebbi). Before dinner, we’ll watch the sunset from the top of a dune and spend the night in a tent beneath a starry sky.
On the third day, we start early to admire the desert sunrise, an unmissable experience from the top of a dune near the camp. After breakfast, we’ll ride back to Merzouga by camel, where a delicious breakfast awaits us. Resuming our journey, we’ll cross the pre-desert area and encounter the acacia, typical of this landscape. On the way to the Draa Valley, we’ll make a few stops to enjoy panoramic views of the river that gives the valley its name, the longest in Morocco.
We’ll continue towards Ouarzazate, crossing the Anti-Atlas. We’ll have free time for lunch in the city, and in the afternoon we’ll resume our journey towards Marrakech, arriving around 8:00 pm. Transfer to your hotel and end of our services.
IMPORTANT: Please note that the suggested itinerary for the 3 Days Tour From Marrakech to Merzouga is just an example. If it doesn’t match your specific needs, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re happy to create a customised itinerary that suits your preferences and the length of your stay. We offer tailor-made tours and trips throughout Morocco to ensure your experience is exactly as you want it.
