3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga via Ait Ben Haddou

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3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga via Ait Ben Haddou

By NAGA TRAVEL MOROCCO

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Overview

This 3-day desert tour is designed for travellers who want to experience the Sahara in a limited time without sacrificing key highlights. The itinerary follows a direct and efficient route from Marrakech to Merzouga, combining iconic landmarks such as Ait Ben Haddou with the dramatic landscapes of Todra Gorge and the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi.

Unlike longer tours, this experience focuses on essential desert moments: a scenic journey through the High Atlas, a camel trek at sunset, and an overnight stay in a desert camp. Travelling in a private 4x4 vehicle with a professional driver ensures comfort, flexibility, and a personalised pace throughout the journey.

Activity location

Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
- 31.047878164882086, -7.130255656201919
- 45122, Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

Hôtel Restaurant Café de France
- Rue des Banques
- 40000, مراكش, مراكش - آسفي, Morocco

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3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga via Ait Ben Haddou

3d
English

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 08:00

Price details

£197.31 x 1 Adult£197.31

Paid at activity£2.28

Total

What's included, what's not

Overnight accommodation in desert camp (private tent)
Camel trek (1 hour) in Merzouga Desert
Overnight accommodation in Dades guesthouse
Private transport with professional driver
Lunches and drinks
Entrance fees to Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah (if travellers choose to enter)
Personal expenses

Know before you book

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialised infant seats are available
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Valley of Roses – Dades Gorges

5 stops
Meals: snacks
Accommodation: Overnight in a guesthouse in Dades Gorges

High Atlas Mountains

Travel through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m). Enjoy panoramic views, winding mountain roads, and traditional Berber villages, with scenic photo opportunities along the way.

Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou

1h
Admission ticket not included

Visit the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most iconic fortified villages. Walk through its ancient earthen alleys and explore the historic ksar at your own pace while learning about its architecture, history, and role in caravan trade and international films. Access to the village itself is generally free. However, some interior sections or specific buildings may charge a small optional local entrance fee, payable directly on site if travellers choose to enter.

Ouarzazate

Stop in Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the Sahara, for lunch and a short break before continuing south towards the desert landscapes.

Roses Valley

Drive through the Valley of Roses near Kalaa M’Gouna, famous for its rose fields, kasbahs, and traditional Berber villages set against a dramatic mountain backdrop.

Gorges du Dadès

Arrive at the impressive Dades Gorges, known for their dramatic rock formations and winding canyon roads. Enjoy the surrounding scenery before settling into your guesthouse.

Day 2: Day 2 – Todra Gorge – Merzouga Desert

5 stops
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight in a desert camp

Tinghir

Pass through Tinghir, the main town leading to Todra Gorge and an important oasis settlement in southeastern Morocco.

Todgha Gorge

Explore the spectacular Todra Gorge, with its towering limestone cliffs and palm-lined riverbed. Enjoy a walk through the canyon and take time to admire the natural scenery.

Erfoud

Travel through Erfoud, a town known for its fossilised marble workshops and as a gateway to the Sahara Desert.

Rissani

Pass through Rissani, the former capital of the Tafilalet region and an important historical trading centre on old trans-Saharan routes.

Erg Chebbi dunes

12h
Admission ticket included

Arrive at the edge of the Sahara Desert and begin a camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Ride camels for about one hour to reach a desert camp, where you’ll enjoy sunset views, mint tea, traditional dinner, live entertainment, and an overnight stay in a comfortable tent.

Day 3: Draa Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

4 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Tazzarine

Depart from Merzouga towards Tazzarine, travelling through changing desert and mountain landscapes dotted with small oases and kasbahs.

Agdz

Drive through the lush Draa Valley, following Morocco’s longest river and passing palm groves, traditional villages, and fertile fields near Agdz.

Ouarzazate

Stop in Ouarzazate for lunch and a short break before continuing the journey back to Marrakech.

Marrakech

Return to Marrakech via the High Atlas Mountains, arriving at your hotel in the early evening (around 6:30–7:00 PM).

Location

Activity location

Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
- 31.047878164882086, -7.130255656201919
- 45122, Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

Hôtel Restaurant Café de France
- Rue des Banques
- 40000, مراكش, مراكش - آسفي, Morocco

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