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From Marrakech: 3-Day Merzouga Sahara Desert Tour

By Desert Family Tour
Free cancellation available
Price is £131 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

Overview

  • Cross the scenic High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass
  • Visit the famous Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  • Admire the landscape of the: high walls of Todra Gorge, canyons, palm oasis
  • Enjoy a beautiful sunset and sunrise over the golden sand dunes of Merzouga
  • Overnight stay in a Sahara desert camp under the stars

Activity location

    • Marrakesh
    • Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Marrakesh
    • Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco

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3 Days Sahara Desert Shared Tour– Budget Accommodation

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Experience the Sahara on a 3-day shared tour from Marrakesh. Cross the Atlas Mountains, visit Berber villages, ride camels across Erg Chebbi dunes, and stay overnight in a shared desert tent (2–4 people).

Language options: English
Starting time: 07:10
Price details
£131.41 x 1 Adult£131.41
Total
Price is £131.41

3-Day Shared Sahara Desert Tour – Standard Private Tent

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Experience 3 days in the Sahara Desert on a shared tour. Travel from Marrakech, ride camels at sunset, explore kasbahs and gorges, and sleep in a private tent under the stars.

Language options: English
Starting time: 07:10
Price details
£131.41 x 1 Adult£131.41
Total
Price is £131.41

3 Days Sahara Desert Shared Tour – Luxury Tent (Recommended)

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Enjoy a 3-day Sahara Desert tour from Marrakech. Travel through the Atlas Mountains and desert landscapes, ride camels to a luxury camp, stay in a comfortable private tent, enjoy starry desert nights, and return to Marrakech with unforgettable memories.

Language options: English
Starting time: 07:10
Price details
£238.93 x 1 Adult£238.93
Total
Price is £238.93

What's included, what's not

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    Get picked up at your accommodation or at the closest location that is accessible by car.
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    Transport
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    English or French speaking driver
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    First night in the Kasbah Safari Rose Dades or similar (dinner & breakfast are included)
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    Second night in Merzouga desert camp ( dinner and breakfast are included )
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    Enjoy great Swimming Pool in the Kasbah Safari Rose or similar
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    Towels in the accommodation
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    Camel ride (one camel each)
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    Dinner and breakfast (vegetarian option available)
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    Sandboarding.
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    Lunch
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    Drinks
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    Tips
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    Entrance fees (if applicable)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Guide at Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (€2)

Know before you book

  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Enjoy a 3-day Sahara Desert tour from Marrakech, crossing the Atlas Mountains to Merzouga. Experience a camel trek, overnight desert camp stay, and breathtaking landscapes across southern Morocco.

Day 1 : Marrakech - Atlas Mountain - Ait Ben Haddou - Dades or Tinghir

Your 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to sahara desert Merzouga dunes begins early in the morning with a pickup from your Marrakech hotel or the nearest meeting point. Drive east past quaint villages to reach the High Atlas Mountains.

As you drive through the mountains, occasionally stop for scenic photos, stretch your legs, and have a quick cup of coffee. After driving through the famous Tizi Ntichka pass, stop at the Berber fortified village, Ait Benhaddou Kasbah.

See the filming locations of the Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and the Kingdom of Heaven as you spend about 1 hours exploring this famous UNESCO sight with a local guide (guide fees not included).

Enjoy a delicious lunch before continuing to Dades or Tinghir, driving past Ouarzazate, Klaa Mgouna, and Dades. Reach your hotel late in the afternoon.
The first overnight stay will be in Dades Valley or Tinghir, depending on hotel availability and daily logistics. Both locations provide comfortable accommodation for a restful night.

Day 2: Todra Gorges – Tinjdad – Sahara Desert – Merzouga Dunes

After breakfast, depart towards the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga. Journey through a series of traditional Berber villages, passing through Tinghir. Along the way, stop to explore the impressive Todra Gorges and take a walk through the canyon to admire its towering cliffs and breathtaking scenery.

Visit the Todra Valley with a local guide and enjoy a walk through the canyon (optional, extra €2 per person).

Visit a traditional local cooperative to learn about regional crafts and products, then continue your journey across the desert landscapes towards Merzouga.

Upon arrival, relax before preparing for your desert adventure. Pack a small overnight bag and begin your camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Reach your traditional Berber desert camp in time to walk up the dunes and enjoy a breathtaking sunset.

In the evening, enjoy dinner and traditional drum music around the campfire. Spend the night in comfortable Berber nomad tents beneath a sky full of stars in the heart of the Sahara Desert.

Day 3: Merzouga – Kalaat M’Gouna – Marrakesh

Wake up early to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the Sahara dunes. After breakfast at the desert camp, enjoy a camel ride back to the village of Merzouga, where your driver will be waiting to begin the return journey to Marrakesh.

Travel through the scenic landscapes of the Rose Valley and stop in Kalaat M’Gouna for lunch and a relaxing break. Continue the drive via Ouarzazate and the High Atlas Mountains .

Drop-off at your accommodation in Marrakesh or at the nearest accessible meeting point, such as Jemaa el-Fna Square.

Location

Activity location

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    • Marrakesh
    • Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Marrakesh
    • Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco