Your Marrakech to Merzouga 3 Day Desert Tour is a perfect way to discover a lot of things in Morocco. Your tour is full of amazing views and UNESCO heritage landmarks like Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazat city, Todghagorge, Merzouga, Draavalley and Dades valley. Besides that, you will enjoy activities in the desert like camel trekking and Sandboarding.
Not to forget an overnight stay in the Sahara desert camp under the stars of Merzouga. Our knowledgeable guides will make your tour across the Sahara of Merzouga a memorable one. Besides that, the tour is perfect for couples, families, and solo travellers. Moreover, we ensure your safety to enjoy your Moroccan Sahara desert tour to the fullest.
Marrakech to Merzouga 3 Day Desert Tour lets you experience the best of Morocco like never before, in order to immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of this country.
Your Marrakech to Merzouga 3 day desert tour starts with a pickup from your location at 8:00 AM. Leaving the busy city of Marrakech behind and heading directly to the wild High Atlas Mountains, in which you will cross the winding road of Tizi N Tichka Pass, a pass that offers stunning views over the traditional Berber villages. A great place in which you will take a break to enjoy the lovely landscapes of the Atlas Mountains and take some photos while your guide gives you insights about the history and the culture of the region.
Your Marrakech to Merzouga 3 day desert tour also includes the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an ancient village that is famous for its traditional architecture. It represents the simple life and the culture of the Berbers/Imazighn, who have lived here for centuries.
Besides that, Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah has appeared in many movies and series like Cleopatra, Game of Thrones, Gladiator, etc. Moreover, your Marrakech to Merzouga 3 day desert tour continues to Ouarzazate city, where you will enjoy your lunch. After about a one-hour drive, you will arrive at Skoura Oasis. A green paradise of palm groves that is surrounded with fortified kasbahs like the famous Kasbah of Amridil. A place where you will feel the authentic rural life of Morocco.
The first day of your Marrakech to Merzouga 3 day desert tour ends in Dades Valley, a valley that is known for rock formations that are often called “Monkey Fingers” and has traditional villages along the Dades River. Then, your first night of your Sahara journey will be spent in a comfortable traditional accommodation, where you will touch the real hospitality of Morocco and taste the local Berber cuisine with a delicious dinner in Boumales Dades.
The second day of your Marrakech to Merzouga 3 day desert tour starts with an enjoyable breakfast before resuming your Moroccan Sahara desert tour. Then, your driver takes you to explore the beauty of the Dades Valley by stopping in charming spots on the bank of the Dades River for some photos. After that, your best Marrakech to Merzouga 3 day desert tour continues towards Todra Gorge, where stunning views of Tinghir Oasis await you. Especially a fabulous canyon that has been formed by the Todgha River throughout the years. Feel free to walk along the river and take photos of the canyon’s giant walls before we move on to the next destination.
On day two of your Marrakech to Merzouga 3 Day Desert Tour, The Sahara adventure continues towards a small town located on the edge of the Sahara Desert in Merzouga, called Rissani. The town is famous for its ancient market where the locals trade their products like dates, camels, and other things that the Moroccan desert culture is offering. Besides that, you will visit the sacred tomb of Moulay Ali Cherif, a historical figure in Morocco who founded the Alaouite dynasty that is still ruling Morocco until now.
The second day of your Marrakech to Merzouga 3 day desert tour ends in Merzouga. In the afternoon, you will take a camel ride in the sandy desert of Merzouga towards your desert camp after witnessing the sunset over the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. Then, a delicious dinner will be served at your Sahara Desert camp. In addition to that, far from the noise of the city and sitting around a campfire, where the silence of the Sahara Desert is interrupted by the traditional Berber music, creating an amazing ambience under the starry sky of Merzouga. Moreover, your Marrakech to Merzouga 3 day desert tour is a special one that will last forever in your memories
Your final day of your Marrakech to Merzouga 3 Day Desert Tour starts with a Moroccan breakfast in the middle of the Sahara desert. Then, you can enjoy an optional climb up to the nearby sand dunes to admire the beauty of the Sahara Desert and watch the sun rising slowly into the sky.
After making memories in the Sahara Desert During your Marrakech to Merzouga 3 Day Desert Tour, another destination is waiting to be explored, which is Daraa valley. One of the largest green palm groves and beautiful valleys in Morocco. The valley is famous for its traditional villages and old Kabahs where the local Berbers still cook with firewoods and live their life far from the modern world.
Moreover, it is a rich experience for you to interact with the families and explore their daily life routine. Afterwards, the journey takes us through the wild Anti-Atlas Mountains, a dry land with beautiful rock formations that have shaped stunning landscapes over millions of years, making it a perfect spot for those seeking peace and adventure. Next on your Marrakech Sahara tour, you will visit the Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazat.
You will take a guided tour about the production of the films and series that are filmed in this place as part of your Marrakech to Merzouga 3 Day Desert Tour. In addition to the locations and other materials that are used in famous films and TV shows. In general, it’s a chance to dive into the world of movies and cinema.
With that behind us, you will make your way back to Marrakech, where your Sahara Desert tour has started. Passing by Tizi n Tichka, once again offers you the last opportunity to enjoy the fabulous landscapes of one of the highest roads in Morocco.
As the driver continuous the journey to Marrakech, take your time to reflect on this Moroccan itinerary, in which you have seen a lot of stunning places and historical sites like the Sahara Desert, Ait Ben Haddou, Dades valley, Draa Valley, and Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazat, places that allowed you to immerse yourself in the authentic side of Morocco and made your Marrakech Sahara tour an unforgettable experience. Finally, your Marrakech to Merzouga 3 Day Desert Tour concludes with a dropoff to your accommodation.
