Marrakech to Merzouga Dunes 3 Day Desert Tour
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72 hours
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We pride ourselves in organizing hassle-free private and budget-shared desert trips from Marrakech. We guarantee daily shared budget Morocco desert tour departures from Marrakech all year long no matter how many bookings we get.
Upon confirming your Morocco desert tour reservation, you will receive a confirmation email with your voucher. Sit back, and leave our experienced English-speaking drivers/guides to show you Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, Kasbahs, oases, and sand dunes with lots of pride and enthusiasm.
Every Morocco desert tour from Marrakech or Fez includes an overnight sleep at a Sahara desert camp & a camel trek in the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi, Zagora desert, or Erg Chigaga dunes to watch the sunset & the sunrise.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
MARRAKECH - TIZI-N - TICHKA - AIT BEN HADDOU - OUARZAZATE -ROSE VALLY- TINGHIR.
Accommodations
Hotel Bougafer Tinghir or Luxury Riad Dades or similar
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Jemaa el-Fnaa
At 8 o'clock in the morning after meeting your driver, you will leave Marrakech from Jamaa El Fnaa squire to reach Ouarzazate crossing the High Atlas Tizi n'Tichka pass (2260m Att).
Tizi n Tichka
Stop for photography at the top of Atlas mountains Tizi n Tichka, before you continue to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah,
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
Ait Ben Haddou is the first major stop today for sightseeing The Berber fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou is a UNESCO listed landmark and is also known as a set for major Hollywood epics, here are a few of movies that used the village for shooting: the Kingdom of Heaven, Lawrence of Arabia, and Gladiator. Cross the river separating the Kasbah from the main road and explore the village at leisure.
Ouarzazate
Photography Stope view of Atlas studios.
Vallee Des Roses
Short break for photography and view of roses valley rose picking begins in April and 3 days festival in the first week in May, cosmetics product made by roses oil are available in the associations,
Vue Panoramique Boumalne
Panoramic view stops along the way in Dades valley before you arrive at your accommodation,
Tinghir
Overnight in hotel Bougafer Tinghir or Luxury RIad Dades or similar,
TINGHIR - TOUDRA GORGES - TINEJDAD - ERFOUD - MERZOUGA
Accommodations
Overnight in a comfortable desert camp tent, possible to upgrade to the luxury camp tent option available to check
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
DINNER
Dinner
Discover Todra Gorge with Locals - Tourist Information & Experience Center
In the morning after breakfast, departure to visit the gorges and the grove of Todgha
Erfoud
We continue our desert road to Erfoud (the capital of fossils) via Tinejdad (Berber villages). After the continuation of our adventure in the impressive dunes of (Erg Chebbi) Merzouga.
Merzouga Desert
We will leave the vehicle for a camel ride in the middle of the dunes. You will spend the night in the nomad tents in the big dunes and enjoy the silence between the stars. Dinner and overnight at the bivouac.
MERZOUGA DESERT - ROSES VALLEY - OUARZAZATE - HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS - MARRAKECH
Accommodations
Not included
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
El Kelaa M'gouna
After an early breakfast, drive back to the main road where you will meet your driver and drive to Kelaat Mgouna roses valley, .
Ouarzazate
Pass by Ouarzazate to the Atlas Mountain
Tizi n Tichka
Pass by Tichka Atlas mountain
Marrakech
At the end of the day we reach our final destination Marrakech, your driver will drop you off in your accommodation, the end of service.
What‘s Included
Accommodation in the desert camp in Merzouga
Accommodation in the hotel (hotel Bougafer tinghir or similar)
Camel ride in the sunset and sunrise (One Camel each) + Sandboarding,
Transport by air-conditioned Minibus (fuel included).
Lunches and drinks
Local Guide in Ati Ben Haddou Kasbah
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Standard Desert Camp Tent
Private room and standard camp: First night: Hotel in Tinghir. Second night: Standard camp tent with shared bathroom,
Camel trekking, Sandboarding: ATV Quad and Buggy are available to rent in the desert dunes with the locals
Duration: 3 days
2x Diners, 2x Breakfasts
Via Merzouga Sahara Desert
Conformable Minivan: With enough space for your luggage
Pickup included
Pickup included
Deluxe Camp Tent
Private room and deluxe camp: First night: Hotel Bougafer Tinghir or Luxury Riad Dades or similar. Second night: Deluxe camp tent with private bathroom
Camel trekking, Sandboarding: First night: Hotel Bougafer Tinghir or Luxury Riad Dades or similar. Second night: Deluxe camp tent with private bathroom
Duration: 3 days
2 x Dinner - 2 x Breakfast
Via Boumalen Dades Valley
Conformable Minivan: With enough space for your luggage
Pickup included
Pickup included
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful discovery
marcpM4286FS,,Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took a private driver which I recommend as we do a lot of car. 8 hours by car punctuated by beautiful landscape tours. However, you have to plan for money because even all inclusive, there are always fees that arise! After a wonderful night in a 5-star hotel, another 7-hour drive to Merzouga for 6pm. Quad departure for 1 hour with guide not too chatty, but worth it. Afterwards, departure for a camel ride, really well in addition to the break on the dunes until sunset. Magic pictures! Finally, dinner and sleep in the luxury tent (no A/C). If you want A/C this is the royal package that you have to take. Very good dinner, but no drinks included including water!!! Tomorrow departure at 8:30 with the driver who wanted to return as soon as possible which seems to have made us miss a return from the camp in the morning! Another 8h drive for Marakesh version formula 1 avoiding the different face-to-face in overtaking in the dangerous curves of the mountains. OK. We enjoyed our stay despite the small details, the 5 hours spent on the dunes were worth the cost! For our driver, we left 200 dirahm. It's up to you.
Fantastic experience
Madalina M,,Sep 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic experience which our resilient drivers Hassan and Samad, together with our experienced guides Haadi and Samad have taken us on. 3 magical days full of surprises, learning and wow moments. The trip is very much worth it, as it’s packed with information from local guides, stops to admire beautiful places and super friendly people everywhere. Our needs were met with attention, everyone has been very helpful and with a smile on their faces. For those anxious around the unknown, we do recommend calling ahead to confirm the exact picking location and time, as there is a great variety of hotels snd riads accessible in different ways.
Desert tour - Rachid excursions
marisolekalna,,Oct 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a great time on the 4 day tour with Rachid excursions. They treated us well, cooked amazing food and were very friendly and happy the whole time! Thank you to Ahmed, Ali, Muhammad and everyone else. We would definitely recommend booking through them. Maris from Australia
Imad, excellent Driver and Person
yasmanj2017,,Oct 2, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I recommend Imad to do any route. Very good driver, good person, very respectful and very nice. He made interesting stops along the way, explaining us about them. He accompanied us and guided us excellently the entire journey. Without a doubt, we will repeat with him. I recommend always tipping, as a gesture of gratitude.
Kindness, professionalism and security
P4350RYmartac,,Oct 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were a group and we had the van accompaniment of the driver Imad. He made our travel experience exceptional with his professionalism and kindness. He added a lot to the trip, with his explanations about places of interest. I really appreciate that we always felt safe with him and that he generated such a good vibe. I would always recommend it!
Great trip and ride through Morroco
greghP2706JE,,Oct 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had Aimad as our driver for 8 person ride to the dunes. He kept everyone informed and we arrived on time. 2 of us had him for the next 2 days as a terrific guide and expert driver. Loved the experience.
Unforgettable Adventure from Fes to Merzouga Desert
abcz2023,,Oct 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hello Adventurers! We were a group of 8 women. We had Imad as our Driver, from the first moment to the last he was SUPER professional, friendly, kind and detailed. He took care of us, and we took care of him like another member of the group. We are very grateful for this adventure…to you Imad. :) And thank you for recommending songs of our style. :) We did a 5-day adventure, from Fez to the Merzouga Desert, with stops of interest, and on the way back we also returned with him. The roads we went on were fine, no problems due to the Earthquake. Greetings! :)
Best camping experience in Africa
713filipr,,Sep 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Many praises to Ahmed and his camp. His team made sure everyone got the best photos, views, and all-round experience. Dinner at the camp was great and there was an entertainment programme after dinner which showed us another side of Morrocan culture. I can only give 5 stars but if I could I would give 10☆
Trip Fez to Merzouga
Explore52680713019,,Sep 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emad the driver was excellent, kind and serious. Many thanks for his patience , organization and assistance during our trip to Merzouga. It was a very good experience and highly recommended! Thanks!
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