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Explore Marrakech to Merzouga on a 3-day desert tour. Cross the Atlas Mountains, ride camels in the Sahara, visit Todra Gorge, and enjoy a family-friendly Berber camp adventure.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 3 days
- Check availability to see starting times
- Live tour guide
- English, French, Spanish
- Pickup included
- You will receive your exact pickup details the day before your tour. If you are staying in a riad in the Medina, you may be picked up from the nearest car-accessible location.
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
Omar Faiz, our tour guide, was incredibly supportive during the trip. I highly recommend the trip along with his hospitality!
Hakim is an exceptional guide and driver, and we had a great time in general! The desert is a must-see experience in Morocco, other locations were also very interesting, and everything was very conveniently organised.
Select participants and date
Itinerary
4 pickup location options:
Fes, Merzouga, Ifran, Midelt
Van
(2.5 hours)
Ifran
Break time, Photo stop, Free time, Walk (15 minutes)
Van
(2 hours)
Midelt
Lunch, Free time, Walk (1.5 hours)
Middle Atlas
Break time, Photo stop, Sightseeing, Walk (30 minutes)
Merzouga Desert
Free time, Walk, Sunset (1 hour)
Merzouga Desert
Sandboarding, Camel ride (1 hour)
Merzouga Desert
Quad bike ride (1 hour)
Merzouga Desert
Dinner, Free time, Camp activities, Overnight stay (11 hours)
Merzouga Desert
Camel ride (30 minutes)
Merzouga Desert
Breakfast, Sunrise (1 hour)
Van
(40 minutes)
Rissani
Photo stop, Visit, Shopping, Walk (15 minutes)
Van
(2 hours)
Todra River
Photo stop, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way (1 hour)
Van
(50 minutes)
Boumalne Dades
Break time, Photo stop, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk (30 minutes)
Van
(1.5 hours)
Ouarzazate
Breakfast, Dinner, Free time, Overnight stay (11 hours)
Cinema Studio Atlas
Visit, Guided tour, Walk, Self-guided tour (40 minutes)
Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing (1.5 hours)
Ait Benhaddou
Break time, Lunch, Free time (1 hour)
Van
(1.5 hours)
Tizi n'Tichka
Break time, Photo stop, Sightseeing, Pass by (15 minutes)
Van
(2.5 hours)
Finish at:
Marrakesh
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature as you relax under the starry night sky
- Sleep at a Merzouga desert camp with a delicious dinner and traditional music
- Enjoy a splendid sunset as you ride a camel through the golden Erg Chebbi dunes
- Go for a stroll through the Todgha oasis along the stream to the Gorges of Todra
- Drive through the Valley of the Roses and ride down the road of 1001 Kasbahs
Full description
Begin your adventure with a morning pickup from your hotel in Fez. Drive through the Middle Atlas, passing by Ifrane, a winter ski resort built by the French to resemble a quaint Swiss village. Stop at the cedars forest in Azrou to enjoy nature and feed the monkeys.
Spend the rest of the day winding your way through forests, springs, jagged rock faces, and Berber villages as you cross the Atlas Mountains and descend to the Sahara Desert. Halfway through your journey, stop for lunch in the town of Midelt, famous for its fossils and rocks.
Continue to Merzouga, stopping to enjoy panoramic views of the vast Palm Trees oasis. After you arrive, head straight to the traditional Kasbah on the foot of the dunes of Erg-Chebbi. Refresh yourself with mint tea before riding a camel across the sandy dunes as the sun goes down.
Spend the night in a Berber tent at a camp. Have dinner around the campfire, listen to traditional Berber music, and relax under the stars.
Day 2
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the camp before heading to Ouarzazate via the rugged Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. As you drive, admire the Kasbahs that rise like turreted sand castles along this ancient caravan trading route.
Stop for lunch before going on a short hike in Todra Gorge. Next, drive through the Dadès Valley past dramatic escarpments to reach your hotel. Enjoy a delicious dinner before heading to sleep.
Day 3
After breakfast, visit the town of Ouarzazate and its monuments, the Kasbah of Taourirt and the Atlas Studios movie studios, the largest and most famous in Africa.
Have lunch in Ait Ben Haddou before visiting the area's famous Kasbah, declared a UNESCO World Heritage. As you explore, see where they filmed movies including The Gladiator, Babel, and Lawrence of Arabia.
Next, continue your journey through the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass, the highest mountain path in North Africa. Climb from the plains up to 7,500 feet above sea level, driving through small villages and passing picturesque small waterfalls.
Finish your tour in Marrakech.
Includes
- Pickup from select hotels and riads in Fez
- Air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour
- Professional driver
- English-speaking local guide
- 1 overnight stay in a hand-picked hotel or traditional riad
- 1 overnight stay in a fully-equipped desert camp under the stars
- 2 hearty breakfasts
- 1 authentic dinner in your hotel or riad
- 1 authentic dinner in the desert camp, including a live Berber music performance and show
- Sunset camel ride across the Sahara dunes
- Thrilling sandboarding adventure on the desert slopes
- Drop-off at your hotel or Riad in Marrakech
- Local guide in Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
- ATV Quad and Buggy (available to rent)
- Lunch
- Tips
Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm clothing
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sandals
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Jacket
- Comfortable clothes
Know before you go
- The temperature can change in the desert. Please be prepared for hot days and cool nights
