3 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA
Best 3 Days Moroccan Desert Experience
The 3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga is one of the most popular and best-selling desert tours in Morocco. This unforgettable journey is perfect for travelers who are short on time but eager to experience the magic of the Moroccan Sahara Desert.
During this private desert adventure, you will travel through the High Atlas Mountains, lush valleys, ancient kasbahs, dramatic canyons, and finally reach the golden Erg Chebbi dunes of Merzouga. Enjoy a camel trek at sunset, sandboarding, and an overnight stay in a traditional desert camp, surrounded by silence, stars, and authentic Berber hospitality.
Escape the busy streets of Marrakech and embark on a rewarding journey into Morocco’s most breathtaking landscapes. This private tour allows you to travel at your own pace, stop wherever you like, and truly connect with Moroccan culture.
On this 3-day Sahara desert tour from Marrakech, you will:
Ride camels across the orange dunes of Merzouga
Watch magical sunset and sunrise in the Sahara
Sleep under the stars in a nomadic desert camp
Discover Berber villages, kasbahs, valleys, and gorges
Travel comfortably with a private driver/guide
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass
Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Explore Ouarzazate, the gateway to the Sahara
Walk through the stunning Todra Gorges
Drive along the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs
Enjoy a camel trek in Merzouga Desert
Experience sunset & sunrise over the Sahara dunes
Overnight stay in a traditional desert camp
John F.K. International Airport (Google Map)
3 Hours Before Flight Time
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We will begin our 3-day tour Marrakech to Merzouga in the morning, depending on the agreed time during your booking process. We will travel across the High Atlas Mountains, where we will discover majestic Berber villages camouflaged in the landscape. Then we will continue to Ait Ben Haddou. where will climb until we reach the top of the Kasbah, with a nice panoramic view. The Kasbah is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has been used as a backdrop for shooting numerous Hollywood Movies including “Lawrence of Arabia”, “Gladiator”, “Kingdom of Heaven”, “Prince of Persia” and much more… The Kasbahs (fortresses) reflect Moroccan architecture & culture. After exploring the kasbah, we will continue our road to Ouarzazate.
Then, continue our journey across the road of thousands of Kasbahs and Oasis to see a huge valley with a small oasis and hundreds of ancient fortifications. We will reach the Roses Valley. Then after 50 50-minute drive, we’ll arrive at our destination “Boumalne Dades“ where we’ll stay overnight in an authentic lodge with Dinner and breakfast.
After breakfast at the hotel, We will depart on the 2nd day of our 3-day Sahara desert trip to Todra Gorge across the Berber villages. We’ll stop to admire the beautiful Todra Valley full of palm trees before we arrive at Todra Gorges that are currently one of the most popular rock climbing destinations in Morocco, here we will have a short walk through its grey and pink high canyons that can reach 300 M. After that we’ll head to Tinjdad and Touroug where we’ll have lunch then to Erfoud which will feel the beginning Saharan oasis of Tafilalet.
Afterward, we will continue our 3 Days Marrakech desert trip to the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes from here you will go on a camel ride for about 1H30 min to reach the desert camp, during the Camel trek you will take a break in the middle of the dunes to watch the sunset, experience the sandboarding (optional), take photos and enjoy the scenery… after the sun goes down you will continue to the camp where you will be welcomed with a glass of mint tea, dinner, campfire, music party, spend the night at a Merzouga desert camp, dinner & breakfast included.
Today, please keep in mind that we have a long drive back from the Merzouga desert to Marrakech. You will wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the orange sand dunes. After your breakfast in the camp, we will head back to Merzouga from the desert camp by 4wd vehicle or camel ride depending on your choice.
We’ll head back directly to Marrakech, On to the final leg of our tour where we’ll travel through Nqob before arriving in Draa Valley. Later again at the city of Ouarzazate. We’ll enjoy a leisurely lunch. Finally, keep going back to Marrakech through the Atlas Mountains, we will reach Marrakech at approximately 8:00 PM, where our Marrakech Desert Tours 3 days ends.
Our 3-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga with Uncovered Morocco Tours was an exceptional experience. Everything was handled with great care and professionalism, from the comfortable transport to the beautiful desert camp. The camel ride at sunset and the peaceful night under the stars in the Sahara felt truly exclusive. A perfect blend of comfort, culture, and unforgettable scenery.
Our 3-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga with Uncovered Morocco Tours was an exceptional experience. Everything was handled with great care and professionalism, from the comfortable transport to the beautiful desert camp. The camel ride at sunset and the peaceful night under the stars in the Sahara felt truly exclusive. A perfect blend of comfort, culture, and unforgettable scenery.
Our 3-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga with Uncovered Morocco Tours was an outstanding luxury experience. Everything was perfectly organized, from the comfortable vehicle to the beautiful desert camp. Our driver Walid was professional and attentive, and our guide Rachid shared great insights about Moroccan culture along the way. The sunset camel ride and the peaceful night under the Sahara stars were unforgettable.
The 3-day Marrakech to Merzouga tour with Uncovered Morocco Tours was the highlight of our trip. Crossing the Atlas Mountains and reaching the Sahara was an incredible adventure. Omar, our driver, made the long journey smooth and enjoyable, while Mustafa, our guide, was knowledgeable and friendly. The camel trek into the dunes and the sunrise in Merzouga were unforgettable moments.
We had a fantastic 3-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga with Uncovered Morocco Tours. The trip was very well organized, and the scenery was beautiful throughout. Mustafa was a safe and friendly driver, and Walid was an excellent guide. The desert camp was comfortable, and the camel ride at sunset was magical. Highly recommended.
