3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga with Ait Ben Haddou

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Why we love it?

This 3-day shared group tour from Marrakech to the Merzouga Dunes offers a journey through Morocco’s diverse landscapes, beginning with the fertile Haouz plains and crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tichka Pass. Along the route, you’ll pass by iconic sites such as La Kasbah d'Aït Ben Haddou and Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate, with admission not included, allowing you to explore at your own pace. The itinerary also features dramatic natural formations like the Dades Gorges and Todra Gorges before reaching the vast Erg Chebbi sand dunes near Merzouga, where a camel ride is included. This tour suits travelers interested in scenic drives, desert experiences, and cultural landmarks across the Drâa-Tafilalet region, with accommodations and meals covering dinner and breakfast.

Inclusions

  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional Driver
  • Camel Ride

Exclusions

  • Lunches & Drinks
  • Local Guide(Tips)

Itinerary

Day 1

Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou kasbah - Ouarzazate - Dades Gorges

  • Ait Benhaddou

    Visit the old kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a world heritage site, that attracts movie makers from all over the world, this amazing Berber village made in clay and adobe is a must-see attraction in southern Morocco. Here, we will have a sightseeing walking tour and we will have lunch in a local restaurant (not included).
    A site where many famous international movies shot, such as Gladiator, the Lawrence of Arabia, the Alexander, ….After exploring the village with your guide you will enjoy a traditional lunch in a local restaurant. And then, continue our journey to Ouarzazate, once in Ouarzazate, you will have the opportunity to explore the cinema studios of Atlas, to discover the old staff and the movies shot on these sites

  • We will have a stop at the famous kasbah Taourirte, a world heritage kasbah in the middle of Ouarzazate city.

  • We will have many stops on road through the roses valley and we will visit a local cooperative of Roses products. The valley of Dades and Roses valleys are the most important valleys in the region, especially in matters of water and irrigation, the valleys as well are famous as valleys of 1000 kasbahs.
    rose valley, where e will have a stop to visit a rose cooperative to get an idea about the benefits of the products made from the unique rose, if you come in may then, we will enjoy a moment at the annual festival of roses.

  • Our trip will continue through the valley of thousand Kasbahs to reach the Gorges of Dades, crossing the Berber villages, arrival at the gorges, and check in to your hotel, Overnight night in the Gorges.

  • Overnight in Dades Valley

    Overnight in Dades Valley:
    Standard stay: Overnight in a shared room |
    Luxury stay: Private room in Riad or Hotel

Day 2

Dades Gorges - Todra Gorges - Merzouga Sahara

  • We will have a visit to the great canyons of the dates gorges

  • We will enjoy a guided walking tour through the impressive valley of Todra with a local guide to discover the amazing Todra Canyon

  • Erg Chebbi

    Once in Merzouga and after a welcoming mint tea, we will start a new adventure in a caravan of camels, an hour and a half the stroll the great golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, and reach the desert camp at the foot of the Great Dune. During the camel trek, you will enjoy a lifetime of beautiful sunset over the sand dunes.

    Dinner at the camp and overnight in the heart of the desert under its spectacular starry sky.

    Depends on your option:
    standard camp: shared tent with other guests
    Luxury Desert Camp: Private tent in a luxury desert camp

  • Overnight in Desert camp

    Overnight in Desert camp:
    Standard stay: Overnight in shared Tent |
    Luxury Stay: Private tent in a luxury camp

Day 3

Merzouga - Anti-Atlas - Ouarzazate - Tichka pass - Marrakech

  • Wake up early to enjoy the beautiful sunrise over the golden dunes of Merzouga and ride camels back to the hotel to meet your driver

  • Early wake up to admire one of the beautiful moments of the desert, the sunrise over the dunes, and then, return to the hotel by camel After breakfast or a 4×4 to meet your driver/guide and start a new journey towards Marrakech; we drive to the vast palm grove of Tafilalet passing through the city of Rissani (the Alaouite dynasty and the capital of the ancient Sultan Alaouite), famous by its markets, that was the old trade center of the Caravans coming from the southern Sahara of Africa and other from the north.

Please Note

  • Stroller or pram accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps We pick up all travelers from their accommodation in Marrakech, for some accommodation in the old Medina, the pick-up and drop-off will be at/from the nearest point.

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start