3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga – Camel Ride & Camp

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Overview

  • Duration:3 days 2 nights
  • Travelers:2 - 12 guests
  • Tour Type:Tours from marrakech
  • Language:Arabic, English, French, German, Italian
The 3-Day Merzouga and Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech is a complete desert adventure that takes you through mountains, kasbahs, valleys, and golden sand dunes. This multi-day journey offers an authentic experience of Moroccan culture, nomadic life, and the majestic Sahara Desert.

Travel across the Atlas Mountains, visit iconic sites like Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, explore dramatic landscapes such as Todra Gorges, and enjoy unforgettable moments in the Erg Chebbi dunes. Highlights include camel rides at sunset and sunrise, sandboarding, and a magical night in a traditional Berber desert camp under the stars.

With accommodation, transportation, meals, and desert activities included, this tour is ideal for travelers looking for a true Sahara experience from Marrakech.
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Highlights

  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains with scenic views
  • Visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Explore Ouarzazate and the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs
  • Walk through the impressive Todra Gorges
  • Ride camels at sunset and sunrise in the Sahara Desert
  • Spend a night in a Berber desert camp in Erg Chebbi
  • Enjoy Berber music and drumming under the stars

Includes/Excludes

  • Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Driver-guide
  • Onboard WiFi
  • 1 night in a hotel (private room with bathroom)
  • 1 night in a Berber desert camp in Erg Chebbi
  • Breakfasts and dinners
  • Camel rides
  • Sandboarding
  • Luggage service
  • Berber music and drumming experience
  • Local guide at Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou (€2 per person)
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Tips

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley

Pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. Drive through the Atlas Mountains, visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, explore Ouarzazate, and continue to Kelaat Mgouna or Boumaln Dades for overnight stay.

Day 2: Todra Gorges – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi

Visit Todra Gorges, then travel to the Sahara Desert. Enjoy a camel ride, optional sandboarding, and watch the sunset over the dunes. Overnight at a Berber desert camp in Erg Chebbi.

Day 3: Sahara Desert – Marrakech

Early morning camel ride to watch the sunrise, breakfast at the camp, then return to Marrakech with drop-off at your accommodation.

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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