Embark on a 3-day tour of southern Morocco from Marrakech. Sleep in the Sahara, see Ait Ben Haddou, and visit Valley of the Roses. Cross the landscapes of the Atlas Mountains and the Erg Chebbi dunes.

About this activity

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Duration 3 days: Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide: English, French
Pickup included: Pickup is available from all Marrakech hotels. For guest houses and riads, the pickup will be from the closest point accessible by van. This location will be provided the day before the activity.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Jens – Germany

Our trip to Merzouga was amazing. We had a fantastic group and our driver Ibrahim is a safe driver and such a kind person. We can definitely recommend this tour and it’s a must-do if you are in Marrakesh and have enough time. There is just one thing you have to consider when booking the tour. For the lunches you will stop at expensive restaurants with no option to eat anywhere else and you have to tip everywhere if you don’t want to create an uncomfortable situation. So expect another 60-80€ of expenses for the tour.

Nika – Slovenia

The tour was well organised; we saw interesting villages, attractions, nature and of course the camel ride was amazing. We didn’t like that we weren’t able to choose where we will eat lunch as we had to pay for them anyway, and were automatically headed to the buffets selected by the travel agency. Other than that Hamid was very kind, knowledgeable, and a great tour guide and driver. He made everyone feel safe and answered all our questions. I would definitely recommend this tour Especially if he is the one conducting it.

Itinerary

Pickup location:
Marrakesh
Tizi n'Tichka
Ait Benhaddou
Lunch, Sightseeing
Drâa-Tafilalet
Tinghir
Hotel or resort activities
Todra River
Free time
Erg Chebbi
Scenic views on the way
Merzouga
Dinner, Free time, Camel ride, Camp activities
Kalaat M'Gouna
Break time, Lunch (1.5 hours)
Atlas Mountains
Arrive back at:
Marrakesh

Main stop

Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

See the impressive Atlas Mountains and take in panoramic views
Visit the UNESCO Ait Ben Haddou and see the earthen clay architecture
Take a guided tour of the Tinghir oasis and Todra gorges
Experience a camel ride at sunset and witness a desert sunrise

Full description

Sleep beneath the desert stars at a Berber campsite on an unforgettable dunes experience from Marrakech. Visit UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, the Valley of the Roses, and Tinghir. Stop at traditional Berber villages around the Todra Gorge and trek with a camel through the Erg Chebbi dunes, the highest in Morocco
Day 1: Marrakech - TinghirYour shared 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga will start early in the morning. Head to Ait Benhaddou through the Tizi Ntichka pass and the high Atlas Mountains. Make many stops along the way. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, which also served as a set for various Hollywood blockbusters. Continue to Ouarzazate and Kasbah Taourirte . In the afternoon, drive to Tinghir via the Valley of the Roses before you reach your hotel located in Tinghir. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Tinghir – MerzougaAfter breakfast at your hotel in Tinghir, your journey will start today with a drive along the road of 1001 Kasbah to the Oasis of Tinghir, where you will deviate to a minor road driving along the river to Todra canyons
After some time at leisure to enjoy the immensity of the huge cliffs, and lunch at a local café (at your leisure).
Continue to Merzouga driving through some rocky desert landscape. Upon arrival at the edge of Erg Chebbi dunes, meet your camel caravan, and ride your camels through the amazing color-changing dunes with the sunset on the horizon as a backdrop. Reach your Sahara Desert camp, nestled in the middle of nowhere just before darkness.
After some time to admire the dunes and the surrounding landscapes, get ready for a Moroccan dinner served under the stars next to a campfire. Late at night, enjoy Berber music with the local hosts playing drums
Day 3: Merzouga – MarrakechAfter an early breakfast and a camel ride back to the main road, meet your driver and head back to Marrakech. Enjoy lunch on the road as you pass the Valley of Roses, and continue through the high atlas mountains to Marrakech. Finish your desert tour in Marrakech around 8 PM.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation by air-conditioned minibus with luggage storage
Local guide in Tinghir and Merzouga
Private room at Hotel Bougafer, or a similar 4-star hotel
Camel trek in Erg Chebbi
Overnight in a desert camp in Erg Chebbi (toilets outside and shower in the lodge)
Dinner and breakfast (vegetarian option available)
Sandboarding

Lunch and drinks
Gratuities for driver
Local guide at Ait Ben Haddou (€3)
Quad bike (optional)

Not suitable for

People with back problems
Wheelchair users

Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Long pants

Not allowed

Pets
Smoking in the vehicle

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