Private Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour 3-Day

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Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour 3 Days

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3 days / 2 night

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From : Marrakech

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Group : 5 - 10 people

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End in : Marrakech

Overview Of the 3 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

This 3-day Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour is the perfect way to explore exotic Morocco. Begin in Marrakech and take in the vibrant culture and bustling markets. Journey next to the Atlantic Coast and feel the cool breeze coming off the ocean. After, cross the majestic Atlas Mountains and explore the Berber Villages, where you can experience traditional Moroccan culture and cuisine. Finally, be taken away to the majestic Sahara, where you can ride camels across the dunes and spend the night in a camp beneath a star-studded sky. Explore the wonders of Morocco and let the beauty of this exotic land take your breath away. Contact us to customize a new private tour or to get more information about this Marrakech tour.

Marrakech to Merzouga 3-Day Tour Highlights:

Embark on a captivating journey through the city of Marrakech.
Explore the winding streets and bustling souks
Drive through the ancient Atlas Mountains.
Visit the majestic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – a UNESCO World Heritage site
Take a leisurely walk through the stunning gorges.
Experience the thrill of riding a camel across the rolling dunes of the Sahara
Spend the night under the starry skies.
Enjoy the most spectacular sunsets and sunrises of your life as their rays dance across the desert.
Delve into the secrets of Morocco’s own Hollywood, and discover a world of culture and adventure like no other.

Morocco Tour Plan Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour

DAY 1: MARRAKECH - HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS - AIT BEN HADDOU - OUARZAZATE CITY - DADES VALLEY

We will begin our journey around 8:00 in the morning from Marrakech, journeying through the majestic Tizi-n-Tichka pass with its panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains. As we proceed, we will encounter the traditional Berber villages, and then continue to the UNESCO World Heritage site, Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, where we will indulge in lunch in the vicinity of the Kasbah. Afterward, we will travel to Ouarzazate, where we can explore the Kasbah Taourirt and Atlas Studios. Our next destination will be the Dades Gorges, where we will pass through Roses and Dades Valley until we arrive at our final destination. Here, we shall spend the night in a luxurious hotel or a desert raid, amidst the serene beauty of the Dades Gorges.

DAY 2: DADES VALEY - TODRA GORGES - JORF - ERFOUD - MERZOUGA DESERT (ERG CHEBBI DUNES)

After a hearty breakfast in the hotel, make your way back through the lush valley to observe the stunning rock formation known as “the monkey toes”, as well as the still-standing 19th century Kasbah of Ait Yul. As you travel from the Dades Valley to Tinrghir and the Todra Valley, prepare to be amazed by the mesmerizing views of the old mud Berber villages perched atop the valley. Upon reaching the Gorge, you will be surrounded by towering red cliffs that reach up to 300m in height – a popular destination for rock climbers and adventurers. After exploring the Gorge, make your way to Erfoud and Rissani for lunch, before venturing to the village of Merzouga. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted with a refreshing glass of mint tea before checking into your accommodation, ready to begin your journey into the exotic and dreamy Moroccan desert.
Around 5 or 6 pm, you will embark on a camel trek across the desert. An hour later, you will be welcomed with a sweet, refreshing cup of traditional mint tea, taking in the stunning sunset and the vastness of the Sahara. Later on, dinner will be served at the camp’s restaurant tent. The night will come alive with the enchanting music of Berber drums being played by the locals around the bonfire. Don’t forget to take a walk to the dunes and look up to the night sky, where you will be mesmerized by a million stars twinkling in the darkness. Although the bonfire is a common sight during the cold months, the beauty and adventure of the desert remain the same all year round.

DAY 3: MERZOUGA DESERT - ALNIF - NKOB - HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS - MARRAKECH

Departing Ouarzazate in the morning, we will embark on a journey across the majestic High Atlas Mountains and its highest pass, Tizni Tichka. Standing at an impressive 2260 meters, the vistas will be awe-inspiring. Sprawling valleys, grandiose mountains, and many Berber villages will be visible from the pass. As the sun sets, we will arrive in Marrakech, where a magical night awaits. The journey will be dreamy, and the views will be unforgettable. This marks the end of our tour 3 days Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour.