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3 Days Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

5.0(3)3 daysMarrakech✓ Free cancellation
Sunrise at the Sahara Desert
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Length

3 days

Itinerary

3 days planned

Group

Max 20

Guides

English

Overview

Immerse yourself in Morocco's dramatic landscapes and ride a camel though the Sahara Desert on a 3-days 2-nights tour from Marrakech that includes an overnight in a standart desert camp under the starry sky. A mix of natural and historic highlights makes an unforgettable scenic landscape past towering gorges, ancient cities, and sand dunes.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore the beauty of Morocco landscapes

• Visit UNESCO World Heritage landmark Kasbah Ait Benhaddou

• Sunset camel trek, sandboard, feast, dine and dance under the stars around a fire in the Berber camp

• Includes round pick-up/drop-off hotel in Marrakech

• Includes 2 nights accommodation, breakfast and dinner

• Quad bike is optional

Escape the busy medina of Marrakech and join us for a memorable journey to the Sahara Desert!

Tours are customizable with multiple options

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - Dades Valley⌄

    Begin the trip with an early morning pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech and head deep into the High Atlas Mountains. Stop for a scenic photo and view at the Tizi n'Tichka pass before continuing to Kasbah Ait Benhaddou

    The Berber fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou is a UNESCO World Heritage landmark and is also known as a set for major Hollywood films such as the Kingdom of Heaven, Lawrence of Arabia, and Gladiator. Stop for lunch and cross the river to the Kasbah to explore the village at leisure

    Crossing the rose valley Night in rose valley

    Meals: Dinner: Dinner with a panoramic sunset view at hotel

    Overnight: Overnight at a hotel in Dades Valley

  2. 2Dades Valley - Todra Gorges - Merzouga - Sahara Desert⌄

    After breakfast, head to the majestic Todra Gorges to explore and enjoy a beautiful walk along the valley with local guide through the old kasbah (adobe houses) visiting the canyon

    Continue through the desert road to Erfoud, the capital of fossils, passing by Tinejdad (Berber villages) and stop for lunch along the way

    Ride the camel into the Sahara sand dunes (1 hr.) to spend the night in standart nomad tents, have a big feast, dine, dance around a fire to Berber music and gaze at the stars

    Meals: Breakfast: Traditional style breakfast at hotel · Dinner: Dinner at desert camp

    Overnight: Overnight stay at a desert camp

  3. 3Merzouga - Marrakech⌄

    Watch the sunrise in the dunes and have breakfast before setting off on the journey back to Marrakech

    Pass by the majestic view of the Atlas Mountains and stop for lunch

    Arrive at Marrakech to drop-off at hotel/riad

    Meals: Breakfast: Nomad style breakfast at desert camp

What's included

  • ✓Camel Ride (1hr)
  • ✓1 night hotel / 1 night desert camp
  • ✓Dinner
  • ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
  • ✓Breakfast
  • ✓Professional guide/driver to accommodate throughout the journey
  • ✓Sandboard

Not included

  • ✕Personal Expenses
  • ✕Lunch
  • ✕Quad Bike (Optional)

Good to know

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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