Book this private 3-day Marrakech to Merzouga desert trip with Morocco Experience Tours. You cross the High Atlas, visit Ait Ben Haddou, sleep in the Dades Valley and in a luxury Sahara camp, then return to Marrakech through the Draa Valley.
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3 DAY
Marrakech
Private Tour
English, Spanish
This 3-day Marrakech to Merzouga desert trip is a round trip to the high dunes of Erg Chebbi. First, you follow the kasbah road over the High Atlas to the Dades Valley. Then, you walk through Todra Gorge and ride a camel into the dunes for sunset. Finally, you drive back to Marrakech through the Draa Valley and Ouarzazate.
Be aware that the return day is long. If you prefer to finish in Fes instead, see our 3-day tour from Marrakech to Fes. For a calmer round trip, choose the 4-day Merzouga tour from Marrakech. For a shorter trip, the 2-day Zagora tour is closer.
Your driver meets you at your riad or hotel in Marrakech. First, you cross the High Atlas by the Tizi n’Tichka pass at 2,260 meters. Next, you explore the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. Then, you pass Ouarzazate, Skoura and the Rose Valley to the Dades Valley for dinner. About 7 hours of driving.
After breakfast, you see the “monkey fingers” rocks and walk along the river in Todra Gorge. Then, you continue through Tinjdad and Erfoud to Merzouga. In the late afternoon, you ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes for sunset. Dinner and Berber drums at the camp end the day. About 4.5 hours of driving.
Wake early for sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, you start the long drive west through the Draa Valley palm groves and Ouarzazate. Finally, you cross the High Atlas again and reach Marrakech in the evening. This is the longest day, at about 9 to 10 hours of driving with stops.
This 3-day Marrakech to Merzouga desert trip can be tailored to your pace. For example, you can add a night on the way back to split the long drive, or upgrade your camp. Simply tell us your preferences, or design your own route with our Morocco custom tours.
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Day 1 takes about 7 hours and day 2 about 4.5 hours. However, day 3, back to Marrakech, takes about 9 to 10 hours with stops.
Yes, but the return is long. Therefore, the 4-day version is more comfortable if you have one more day.
Yes. Our 3-day tour from Marrakech to Fes follows the same route out and ends in Fes.
Yes. You travel only with your group, in your own vehicle with your driver.
From November to February, nights can fall to about 0 to 5 °C. Therefore, bring a warm layer.
Before you go, compare Merzouga vs Zagora, read what to pack for the desert, or see all our tours from Marrakech.
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