Marrakech: 1-Day Merzouga Desert Group Tour with Camel Trek
Overview
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2 days
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Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Morocco on this 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to the Merzouga Dunes. Traverse the stunning Atlas Mountains, visit the historic kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the region. Enjoy unforgettable camel rides across the golden sands and spend nights under the stars in a desert camp, complete with local cuisine. This tour promises a rich blend of adventure and cultural experiences, making it ideal for travelers seeking an authentic Moroccan journey.
- Two nights of accommodation, including a desert camp experience
- Camel rides during sunset and sunrise for breathtaking views
- Expert local guides for insightful cultural exploration
- Comfortable transport in an air-conditioned minibus with included meals
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Day 1 – Marrakech → High Atlas → Aït Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Dades Valley
Accommodations
overnight in a traditional hotel or riad in Dades Valley.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
DINNER
Dinner
Marrakech
Your journey begins with morning pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. Travel through the High Atlas Mountains via the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m) with scenic photo stops.
Ait Ben Haddou
Visit the legendary Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO World Heritage Site), famous for movies such as Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Enjoy a guided walk inside the ancient village.
Ouarzazate
Continue to Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa,” with a stop at Taourirt Kasbah and the cinema studios area.
Dades Gorges
drive through the Valley of Roses to the Dades Valley. Dinner included and overnight in a traditional hotel or riad in Dades Valley.
Day 2 – Dades → Todra Gorges → Merzouga Desert Camp
Accommodations
Over night in luxury tent
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
DINNER
Dinner
Todra Gorge
After breakfast, visit the dramatic Todra Gorges, a massive canyon with towering rock walls — perfect for photos and short walks. Continue toward the Sahara Desert, passing Berber villages and palm-filled valleys.
Arrive in Merzouga, where you meet your camel caravan. Enjoy a magical camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset. Upon arrival at your desert camp, you will be welcomed with mint tea. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner included, followed by Berber music and drumming around the fire. Overnight in a private desert tent under the stars.
What‘s Included
Guided visit of Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah
1 night accommodation in Merzouga desert camp • Dinner at the desert camp
Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off in Marrakech • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
1 night accommodation in Dades Valley with dinner & breakfast
Camel trek at sunset and sunrise in Merzouga
Lunch
Pickup points
Hotel Islane
279 Avenue Mohammed VI, Across From Koutoubia Mosque Marrakech Morocco
Options
Marrakech: 1-Day Merzouga Desert Group Tour with Camel Trek
Pickup included
Reviews
899 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A unique experience the desert
jerryvari,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Colors get inside you The silence The wind The golden sand The dromedaries Sunset and sunrise People, Their Smiles and Their Welcoming
Magical, magnificent, out of this world
Darren Y,May 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hands down the best place we spent in a location. The stars so vivid at night, the camel ride so magical, the beautiful sunrise, the amazing sunset, the sands so clean, untouched and pure. Do yourself a favour and come to this place!
Super nice!!!
popovicif933,May 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The desert sand will always remain in my mind. It is an amazing experience that I recommend with confidence. The company offered us an amazing trip, friendly people, professionals, super incredible accommodations, delicious food. In a word, amazing!
Sunset in the dunes
MarcoPD55,Jul 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The dunes of Erg Chebbi are the most important in Morocco; during our trip we stopped in Erfoud so we were there, with 4 x 4 at a certain distance of the dunes (for some years it has been strictly forbidden to use any motor vehicle to access the dunes!). There are two possibilities, on foot or with one of the camels present (with a camel driver); less tiring but certainly less fascinating. The program was to wait for the sunset in the dunes: a nice walk of an hour and found the right spot among these ochre sand dunes here that the desert offered us this fantastic show that in silence you can appreciate even more!
Experience to live it and not to describe it
NarfB,Jun 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Experience to live it and not to describe it. In my case they took us by 4x4 from Erfoud to the foot of the Erg Chebbi desert, to ride dromedaries that left us in the dunes until sunset. It is spectacular to contemplate the sunset surrounded by dunes of more than 150 meters high of that reddish sand. Additionally with this excursion, to complete the experience you could choose to spend the night in tents, tents for 2 or three people where you are unbearably hot and perhaps cold in winter. An experience to disconnect, reflect and take impressive photos of the desert. A mandatory excursion if you travel here. It is recommended to bring water and a scarf to protect yourself from the sun and sand if you are going to go at times when the sun is high. Totally recommended for families, couples and groups of friends.
Ships of the desert took us across the sandy sea
Marf13669,Jun 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was time to catch the sunrise as we were awakened by the smell of rich coffee in our desert tent-camp. After a quick breakfast, we boarded our 4 x 4s to voyage out into the desert where we met up with Said and Aboud, two Berbers who owned a herd of camels. They were members of the Toureg tribe (associated with their blue garments and known as the blue people). We met and mounted our trusty steeds, also known as ships of the desert and ventured forth across the wavy sand, crossing dunes and enjoying views from on high. We were out for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours before returning to our Toyota and Jeep 4X4s for a traditional glass of mint tea. A fantastic time was had by all. 731000594
Spectacular
Kicco66,Mar 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The desert is something unique on this planet that you absolutely must see. The golden and soft dunes, the walk on the back of the dromedary, the walks downhill on the dunes and the sunset. Really exciting!
Wonderful
Jyotsna P,Mar 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00we did both sunset safari and sunrise safari for 150 MAD each. It was for about 1 1/2 hours each. The camel owners will take you only about 4-5 kms inside the sahara from the main road. However if you are a die hard fan and have time and are ready to bear the sun, I think doing a safari till deep inside would be good though we did not have time to do that. The 1 1/2 hours safari which we did in January end 2017 was a really awesome experience. Must do for travellers. It was really cold early morning so you need to wear proper clothes. Another option which we saw many people doing and we thought was very nice is that people walked till the sunrise point in the morning and walked back. So maybe if you are okay with walking in the dessert and have enough time you could do one walk but hey...camel ride is an awesome experience so can do both sunrise and sunset
great experience
TheTraveller 247,Nov 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visiting the sand dunes was the highlight of our Morocco trip. There is the option of visiting them on a dromedary. Part of our group decided to explore the dunes on foot. You will certainly be accompanied by some locals who expect a tip at the end or that you buy something from them. Although it didn't look like it for a long time, we ended up experiencing a great sunset and a great atmosphere.
Beautiful
franco201258,Sep 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Merzouga desert is amazing, you are already in the middle of the sand dunes and at sunset it is spectacular, the sand is very fine and the location is suitable for taking countless photos!
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