Multiple Day Sahara Desert Tours From Marrakech:
Tour 1
Discover Merzouga: Gateway to the Sahara Desert:
Merzouga is a small town on the edge of Erg Chebbi in the Sahara Desert, just 20 km from the Algerian border where the traditional paved road ends and the stunning Sahara Desert dunes begin. Known for its Bivouacs & Moroccan camel treks, Merzouga is a popular destination for desert adventurers. The three-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga is one of the most sought-after experiences in Morocco.
Departures from Marrakech occur daily, and this tour is packed with diverse sights, making your journey fascinating as you experience one scenic view after another. The incredible change of landscape is breathtaking: from the Haouz plains near Marrakech to various valleys and oases, including the High Atlas Mountains, rocky plateaus, and the dramatic Erg Chebbi dunes. If you're looking to explore the heart of the Moroccan desert, this is the perfect trip for you.
3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour Itinerary
DAY 1
High Atlas Mountains - Ait Ben Haddou - Dades Valley
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7:30 am: Pick-up from your Marrakech accommodation
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Journey through the High Atlas Mountains
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Stops to explore the Berber villages
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Visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
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Lunch break
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Continue along the “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs" to Dades Valley
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Possible visit to “Monkey Fingers” rock formations
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Overnight stay in a comfortable hotel
DAY 2
Tinghir Oasis - Todra Gorge - Merzouga Desert
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Enjoy a delicious breakfast
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Head to Tinghir with views of Berber villages and a palm-filled oasis
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Explore Todra Gorge
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Journey to Merzouga in the afternoon
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Begin a camel trek across Erg Chebbi dunes
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Stop on a high dune to witness a breathtaking sunset
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Continue the camel ride to the desert camp
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Moroccan dinner, campfire, and Berber music under the stars
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Overnight stay in a Berber desert camp
DAY 3
Merzouga Desert - Ouarzazate - Marrakech
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early sunrise from a high dune
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Breakfast and return to Merzouga town by camel
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Begin the journey back to Marrakech, taking a different route along the atlas mountains
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Stops for lunch in Ouarzazate
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Drive through the High Atlas Mountains
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Arrival in Marrakech and drop off at your accommodation
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End of the 3-day Marrakech Desert Tour