Experience an unforgettable 3-day journey from Marrakech to the Merzouga Sahara. Cross the High Atlas Mountains, visit Ait Ben Haddou and Todra Gorge, ride camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset, and spend a magical night in a traditional desert camp under the stars
Tour Highlights
- Cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou
- Discover the Dades Valley and Todra Gorge
- Ride camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset
- Enjoy optional sandboarding in the Sahara
- Spend a night in a traditional desert camp
- Dinner and breakfast in the desert
- Experience Berber music and the starry Sahara sky
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley
Depart from Marrakech in the morning and cross the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Visit the famous fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou before continuing through Ouarzazate and the beautiful Valley of Roses toward the Dades Valley.
Dinner and overnight in a hotel or kasbah in the Dades or Tinghir area
Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga
After breakfast, continue toward Todra Gorge and enjoy time to discover its impressive canyon scenery.
Travel onward to Merzouga, at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes. In the late afternoon, ride a camel across the Sahara dunes and enjoy the sunset before arriving at your desert camp.
Enjoy dinner, traditional music and a night under the desert sky.
Day 3: Merzouga – Marrakech
Wake up early to enjoy the Sahara sunrise before breakfast at the camp.
After breakfast, leave Merzouga and begin the journey back to Marrakech through southern Morocco, with stops along the way for breaks and lunch.
Arrival in Marrakech is expected in the evening
What’s Included
Air-conditioned transportation
Pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
1 night in a hotel or kasbah in the Dades or Tinghir area
1 night in a desert camp in Merzouga
Breakfast x2
Dinner x2
Camel trek in the Erg Chebbi dunes
Optional sandboarding when available
Not Included
Lunches
Drinks
Optional local guide in Ait Ben Haddou
Personal expenses
Tips
Good to Know
This is a shared 3-day desert tour.
Travel times are long, especially on the final day back to Marrakech.
Wear comfortable clothes and bring warm clothing for desert evenings.
Sandboarding is subject to availability.
Lunches are not included.
Pickup details will be confirmed before departure
Book Your 3-Day Merzouga Sahara Adventure
Discover Morocco from the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara on an unforgettable 3-day desert adventure from Marrakech
From 1,500 MAD per person