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From Marrakech: 3-Day Desert Tour to Merzouga with Food and Camel

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Length

3 days

Itinerary

3 days planned

Group

Max 17

Guides

English, French

Overview

Explore Morocco’s breathtaking landscapes on this 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass, visit the UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou, and travel through the Skoura oasis and Dades Valley.

Enjoy a camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend an unforgettable night under the stars in a Sahara desert camp. Small-group experience limited to 17 travelers for a more comfortable and personal journey.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Marrakech – High Atlas - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate – Kelaa⌄

    Cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, passing Berber villages, green valleys, and snow-dusted mountain peaks.

    Explore the historic mud-brick kasbah, a filming site for Game of Thrones and Gladiator. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

    Drive through Ouarzazate with a brief stop at the film studios, then continue along the scenic Road of 1,001 Kasbahs.

    Check in at Hotel Kelaa Mgouna and enjoy an included traditional Moroccan dinner.

    Meals: Dinner: Three-course dinner served at your hotel, typically including a starter, main dish, and dessert in a relaxed setting.

    Overnight: Overnight stay in Kelaa Mgouna in a hotel, with a private room and ensuite bathroom.

  2. 2Kelaat M'Gouna – Todgha Gorges – Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)⌄

    Travel to Tinghir and stroll through the palm oasis and Todgha Gorges, with free time to explore. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant before continuing on to Merzouga.

    Enjoy a sunset camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga, with time for photos and sandboarding.

    Reach your desert camp before nightfall. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner under the stars, followed by live Berber drumming around the campfire.

    Meals: Dinner: Three-course dinner served at your Desert Camp , typically including a starter, main dish, and dessert.

    Overnight: Overnight in a Private Standard Tent (shared bathroom) or Luxury Tent (private ensuite), based on your selected option.

  3. 3Merzouga – Ouarzazate – Marrakech⌄

    Climb a nearby dune to watch the Sahara sunrise. Ride your camel back and enjoy breakfast before departure.

    Return journey through desert plains, lush valleys, and the Atlas Mountains, with a lunch stop en route. Drop-off at your original pickup point or a preferred location in Marrakech.

    Meals: Breakfast

What's included

  • ✓3 traditional lunches (included only with the selected lunch option)
  • ✓Dinner
  • ✓Breakfast
  • ✓Live Berber drumming and music at the camp
  • ✓2 Dinners (vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options available)
  • ✓1 night at your prefered desert tent in Erg Chebbi (based on the selected option)
  • ✓Air-conditioned transportation with Onboard Wi-Fi
  • ✓Dedicated desert tour accompanist (available on-site)
  • ✓Luggage handling and storage
  • ✓Driver-guide
  • ✓Sandboarding
  • ✓Sunset and sunrise camel rides
  • ✓1 night hotel stay in an AC room/suite with private bathroom
  • ✓Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off
  • ✓2 Breakfasts (vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options available)

Not included

  • ✕Lunches and drinks (unless included with the selected option)
  • ✕Local guide in Kasbah Ait Ben Hddou

Good to know

Starts: Please wait at the main entrance of Hôtel Tazi. Your driver will meet you there. The exact pickup time, driver contact, and vehicle details will be shared with you the day before your tour.

Ends: Please wait at the main entrance of Hôtel Tazi. Your driver will meet you there. The exact pickup time, driver contact, and vehicle details will be shared with you the day before your tour.

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Your exact pickup time and location will be shared via Viator app and WhatsApp the day before departure.
  • Departure at 7 AM on Day 1; return around 8 PM on Day 3. Please be ready 5–10 minutes before pickup.
  • Please bring a small overnight bag for the desert. Main luggage stays securely in vehicle.
  • Desert temperatures vary, hot in summer (Jun–Aug), cold nights in winter (Nov–Feb). Pack layers accordingly.
  • Lunches are included only with the selected lunch option. Otherwise, lunch and drinks are at your own expense. Please bring cash (EUR or MAD), as many local restaurants do not accept cards. Lunch typically costs €10–13 per person.
  • Camel rides last approximately 45 minutes each way. Long trousers are recommended for a more comfortable ride. Guests who prefer not to ride a camel may walk alongside the caravan.
  • Optional activities available in Merzouga include quad biking, 4×4 desert excursions, horse riding, buggy rides, and additional sandboarding opportunities

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