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Marrakech to Merzouga desert 3-Day via the high Atlas mountains
Camel ride in sahara
Marrakech
Merzouga desert sahara
Merzouga dunes camel treck

Marrakech to Merzouga desert 3-Day via the high Atlas mountains

By Morocco Tour Experience
4.9 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is £86 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Experience the Sahara Desert like never before on our captivating 3-day tour. Departing from Marrakech, you'll embark on an enchanting journey to the remote Merzouga dunes.

Our adventure features:

  • Camel Trekking: Traverse the majestic dunes atop a camel, relishing stunning sunsets and sunrises.
  • Local Insights: Our knowledgeable guides share Berber traditions and Sahara history.
  • Historical Treasures: Explore hidden oases, ancient villages, and historic sites.
  • Intimate Groups: Forge connections in a small, close-knit group.
  • Moroccan Cuisine: Savour authentic meals prepared to perfection.
  • Safety & Comfort: Your well-being is our priority.

Don't miss this opportunity for a unique Sahara Desert experience. Book now for lasting memories.

Activity location

  • Jemaa el-Fnaa
    • 38 Jemaa el-Fna, Rue El Ksour
    • Marrakech, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Jemaa el-Fnaa
    • 38 Jemaa el-Fna, Rue El Ksour
    • Marrakech, Morocco

Check availability

Standard Camp Tent
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d3d
  • English

Private room & standard camp: First night: Hotel in Tinghir.
Second night: Standard camp tent with shared bathroom.
Camel treck, Sandboarding: quad bike quad and Buggy available to rent in the desert dunes with the locas
Basic
Duration: 3 days
2 Breakfasts - 2 Dinner
By Dades Valley and Toudra Val
Confortable Minivan: With enough space for your luggage
Pickup included

Starting time: 07:30
Price details
£85.78 x 1 Adult£85.78
Total
Price is £85.78
Deluxe Camp Tent
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d3d
  • English

Private room and deluxe camp: First night: Hotel in Tinghir.
Second night: deluxe camp tent with private bathroom
Camel trekking, Sandboarding: quad bike Quad and Buggy are available to rent in the desert dunes with the locals
Upgraded
Duration: 3 days
2 Breakfasts - 2 Diners
By Dades and Toudra Valley
Conformable Minivan: With enough space for your luggage
Pickup included

Starting time: 07:30
Price details
£162.98 x 1 Adult£162.98
Total
Price is £162.98
Premium Desert Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d3d
  • English

Luxury Camp & Luxury Riad: - First night: Stay at either Chez Pierre, Dades Paradise, or Xaluca Dades.

  • Second night: Stay at Merzouga Luxury Camp
    Activities Included: - Enjoy a 1-hour quad bike quad ride. - Experience a 1-hour camel ride. - Try your hand at sandboarding.
    Premium
    Duration: 3 days
    2 dinners, 2 breakfasts
    Marrakech to Merzouga & Back
    Transport: Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle (options: 4x4 TOYOTA Land Cruiser Prado or Minivan)
    Pickup included
Starting time: 07:30
Price details
£686.25 x 1 Adult£686.25
Total
Price is £686.25

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedCamel Ride
  • What's includedWhat's includedSandBoarding
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch and drink on the way.

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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).

Activity itinerary

Day 1: MARRAKECH - TIZI-N TICHKA - AIT BEN HADDOU - OUARZAZATE - DADES VALLEY - TINGHIR
  • 7 stops
  • Meals: snacks
  • Accommodation: Accommodatuon in Tinghir
Jemaa el-Fnaa
  • 30m
At 8 o'clock in the morning after meeting your driver, you will leave Marrakech from Jamaa El Fnaa squire to reach Ouarzazate crossing the High Atlas Tizi n'Tichka pass (2260m Att).
Tizi n Tichka
  • 15m
Stop for photography at the top of Atlas Mountains Tizi n Tichka before you continue to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah,
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
  • 2h
Ait Ben Haddou is the first major stop today for sightseeing. The Berber-fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou is a UNESCO-listed landmark and is also known as a set for major Hollywood epics; here are a few of the films that used the village for shooting: the Kingdom of Heaven, Lawrence of Arabia, and Gladiator. Cross the river separating the Kasbah from the main road and leisurely explore the village.
Ouarzazate
  • 10m
Photography Stope view of Atlas Studios.
El Kelaa M'gouna
  • 15m
A short break for photography and a view of roses valley rose picking begins in April, and 3 days festival in the first week of May, cosmetics products made with roses oil are available in the associations,
Vue Panoramique Boumalne
  • 10m
Panoramic view stops along the way in Dades Valley before you arrive at your accommodation,
Tinghir
  • 14h
  • Admission ticket included
Overnight in hotel Bougafer Tinghir or Luxury Riad Dades or similar,
Day 2: TINGHIR - TOUDRA GORGES - TINEJDAD - ERFOUD - MERZOUGA
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Merzouga Desert Camp
Gargantas del Todra
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
In the morning after breakfast, departure to visit the Gorges and the grove of Todgha
Erfoud
  • 30m
We continue our desert road to Erfoud (the capital of fossils) via Tinejdad (Berber villages), after the continuation of our adventure in the impressive dunes of (Erg Chebbi) Merzouga.
Merzouga Desert
  • 14h
  • Admission ticket included
We will leave the vehicle for a camel ride in the middle of the dunes. You will spend the night in the nomad tents in the big dunes and enjoy the silence between the stars. Dinner and overnight at the bivouac.
Day 3: MERZOUGA DESERT - ROSES VALLEY - OUARZAZATE - HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS - MARRAKECH
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
El Kelaa M'gouna
  • 1h
After an early breakfast, drive back to the main road, where you will meet your driver, and to Kelaat Mgouna roses valley, where you will have a lunch stop.
Ouarzazate
  • 10m
Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
Tizi n Tichka
  • 10m
Pass by Tichka Atlas mountain.
Marrakech
  • 30m
We reach our final destination Marrakech; your driver will drop you off in your accommodation at the end of service.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESJemaa el-Fnaa
    • 38 Jemaa el-Fna, Rue El Ksour
    • Marrakech, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEJemaa el-Fnaa
    • 38 Jemaa el-Fna, Rue El Ksour
    • Marrakech, Morocco

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