Merzouga Desert — 3-day tour from Marrakech
- ⏱ 3 days / 2 nights
- 🗣 FR, EN, ES
- 👥 16 participants max
- ↩ Free cancellation
Our most requested tour. Daily departure at 7:00 am in our own 4×4s, with free pickup from your hotel in Marrakech.
Day one crosses the Tizi n’Tichka pass at 2,260 metres, with a stop at the UNESCO-listed kasbah of Aït-Ben-Haddou. Day two walks through the Todra gorges before reaching Erg Chebbi, where camels wait for sunset. Night in a Berber camp, dinner and gnaoua music. Day three starts with sunrise over the dunes, then back through the Drâa valley.
Highlights
- Tizi n'Tichka pass at 2,260 m
- Aït-Ben-Haddou kasbah (UNESCO)
- Todra gorges on foot
- Camel ride at sunset
- Night in a Berber camp
Programme
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Day 1 · Atlas and Aït-Ben-Haddou
7:00 am pickup from your hotel, Tizi n'Tichka pass, UNESCO kasbah, night in the Dadès valley.
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Day 2 · Todra gorges and dunes
Walk through the gorges, lunch in Tinghir, camel ride at sunset, camp, dinner and gnaoua music.
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Day 3 · Sunrise and return
Sunrise over the erg, Drâa valley, Skoura palm groves, back in Marrakech around 7:30 pm.
What is included
- Air-conditioned 4×4 and fuel
- English-speaking guide employed by the agency
- 2 nights: hotel + desert camp
- 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts
- Camel ride
Not included
- Lunches (around €8 per meal)
- Drinks and tips
- Aït-Ben-Haddou kasbah entrance (€3)
- Quad biking and sandboarding as extras
What to bring
- A fleece for the night
- A head torch
- Sunscreen and a scarf
- Closed shoes
Pickup and meeting point
Free pickup from your hotel inside Marrakech, between 6:45 and 7:15 am. Outside that area: Place du 16-Novembre, Guéliz.
📍 Place du 16-Novembre, Guéliz, Marrakech
Frequently asked questions
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is free anywhere inside Marrakech, between 6:45 and 7:15 am.
Can we travel with children?
Yes, from 4 years old. Children aged 3 to 11 get a 30% discount.
What should I pack for the night?
A fleece, a head torch, sunscreen and a scarf. Blankets are provided at the camp.
When is the best season?
October to April. In July and August departures run with an earlier schedule.