3-Day Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Desert with Camel Trek

Embark on one of Morocco’s most iconic desert adventures—a 3-day journey from Marrakech to the golden dunes of Merzouga.

This experience goes far beyond a simple excursion: it is a complete immersion into landscapes, culture, and the magic of the Sahara.

Travel through the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains, stopping at panoramic viewpoints and discovering the famous UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.

Explore the cinematic city of Ouarzazate and journey through dramatic canyons, including the Dades and Todra Gorges.

Your desert experience becomes unforgettable as you ride a camel across the towering Erg Chebbi dunes to watch a spectacular sunset.

Spend the night in a traditional Bedouin-style desert camp, enjoy local music under the stars, and wake up early to witness a peaceful sunrise over the Sahara.

This tour combines adventure, culture, and comfort, offering travelers the perfect balance between scenic exploration and authentic Moroccan hospitality.

DAY 1: Marrakech – Telouat – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Boumalen Dadès (Dades Gorge).

After getting an early start, travel across the High Atlas Mountains until you reach the Tizi n'Tichka pass, which is 2,260 meters high.

Keep moving on until you reach the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.

There have been a lot of movies filmed there, such as "The Mummy," "Gladiator," "7 Days in Tibet," "Alexander the Great," and "Babel.

" Continue on your way to Ouarzazate; your stop at the Kasbah of Taourirt and the film studios is completely optional.

The next part of the tour takes place along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs and ends at the Dadès Valley.

Along this route, you will go via the captivating town of Skoura as well as the well-known rose-growing region of Kalaat M'Gouna.

Following the arrival at Dades Gorge, there will be meals and a place to stay for the night.

Distance: 300 kilometers (185 miles)

DAY 2: Boumalen Dadès, Tinghir, Todra Gorge, Arfoud, and Merzouga Dunes. Departure in the morning towards the Merzouga dunes. Following Tinghir, you will see the groves before venturing into the Todra Gorge. The limestone cliffs appear to be an aperture carved through the Todra Assif, which has dramatic peaks plunging to the river's bottom. The peaks climb up to 300 meters above the Todra, which originates in the High Atlas mountains. You may easily walk among the gorges and palm groves. Continue to the palm groves of Tinjedad, Touroug, and Erfoud after lunch. The journey will next take you to Merzouga, where you will have a camel ride through the beautiful dunes of Erg Chebbi, from where you will be able to watch the sunset. Sand dunes are dynamic artworks in the shape of draperies, with colors that change depending on the strength of the light. They exist like live walls beside the desert, with the tallest reaching up to 150 meters. Nomadic tents are used for sleeping at night.

DAY 3: Merzouga-Rissani-Nqob-Tamnougalte-Ouarzazate-Marrakech After breakfast, go to the Draa Valley via Rissani and Nqob. We will travel through the most intriguing desert vistas, filled with oasis, before continuing through the Draa valley to Ouarzazate. The breathtaking setting is surrounded by palm trees and stretches for 200 kilometers with fortress Ksour. The river flows on in a narrow trickle of water, providing a peculiar green tint in the heart of the Sahara. You will return to Marrakech after lunch.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR