3 Days Desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga With camel ride

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. ★Highlights⌄

   Your adventure begins with an early morning departure from Marrakech, crossing the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n'Tichka Pass. Along the way, you'll stop at panoramic viewpoints and traditional Berber villages before visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aït Benhaddou, one of Morocco's most iconic fortified villages. After lunch, continue through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses before arriving in Tinghir. Enjoy an evening at your hotel and relax in preparation for the desert adventure ahead.

   After breakfast, visit the magnificent Todra Gorge, where towering limestone cliffs create one of Morocco's most impressive natural landscapes. Continue your journey through desert villages and palm groves toward Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara. Upon arrival, meet your camel caravan and ride across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes as the sun begins to set. Reach your desert camp, where you'll be welcomed with traditional Moroccan hospitality, enjoy a delicious dinner, listen to Berber music around the campfire, and spend the night beneath the star-filled desert sky.

   Wake early to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the Sahara before returning to Merzouga by camel or 4×4. After breakfast, begin the return journey to Marrakech, passing once again through Ouarzazate and the High Atlas Mountains. Enjoy scenic stops along the way before arriving in Marrakech in the evening, bringing your unforgettable desert adventure to a close.