3Days Tour From Marrakech to Merzouga

Marrakech To Desert tour 3 days 2 Nights

Tour

This fascinating journey will take you from the vibrant city of Marrakech through changing landscapes, where the majestic Atlas Mountains give way to the mysterious deserts of the Sahara. You will visit historic villages, explore ancient kasbahs, marvel at fossil sites, and enjoy the stunning beauty of the oases. In the Shara dunes, a dream experience awaits: watching the sunset over a sea of sand, immersing yourself in the magic of Sahara nights, and waking up at dawn under a starry sky that seems infinite.

Trip Details

Duration

3 Days 2 Nights

Start From

Fom Marrakech

Trip Schedule

If you’re looking for a travel experience that leaves you breathless and makes you feel like the protagonist of a grand adventure, this is the tour for you. Take a look at our detailed itinerary and start dreaming about your epic journey to the heart of the Moroccan Sahara. Book now and get ready to write a new chapter in your travel journal!

Day 1

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Rose Valley – Dades Gorge

Our Sahara desert tour have you rising early. Leaving Marrakech desert tours at 8am, you’ll be travelling toward the town of Ouarzazate passing through the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass. The highest road passage in Morocco at an altitude of 2260m. Take in the picturesque landscapes and breathe in the clean air of the High Atlas Mountains, as we pass through scenic Berber villages in the region. Our Sahara Desert tours allow you to learn about Morocco’s rich history – they aren’t just about the searing heat of the sands. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, a well-preserved fortress city that has provided inspiration and filming locations for films such as Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator.

Travelling further, our Sahara excursion will continue along the Road of One Thousand Kasbahs to the Skoura Oasis, before visiting the Valley of the Roses (Kelaa M’Gouna), birthplace of the most beautiful and fragrant flowers in the world. Don’t leave here without browsing the range of creams, soaps and rose water available. We’ll then pass through the Tamnalt Hills with their strange rock formations before arriving at our first campsite, the Dades Gorge.

Day 2

Day 2: Dades Gorge – Todra Gorge – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi

After breakfast, our team will take you to Todra Gorge, another nearby formation that’s also Morocco’s highest altitude oasis. Consisting of ochre-coloured cliffs 300 metres high, the narrowest portions of Todra Gorge are only 20 metres wide. Heading towards the small oasis of Merzouga – the launching point for thousands of Sahara Desert tours. Located at the base of the Erg Chebbi dunes, here you’ll meet your camels and guides waiting to take you over the dunes on one of the world’s most exhilarating desert trips. Walking out over the dunes at sunset is a breath-taking experience, and one no Sahara excursion would be complete without.

After two hours travelling on camel back, you’ll reach camp with a dinner of tagine and refreshing mint tea. Rest here under the stars in a traditional nomad tent in one-of-a-kind accommodation.

Day 3

Day 3: Erg Chebbi – Merzouga – Nekob – Marrakech (end of Marrakech desert tours)

On the final day of our Marrakech desert tours, we like to offer adventurers the chance to see a dune sunrise. Returning to Merzouga, your next destination will be the ancient city of Rissani. An important historical stop on any Sahara excursion, Rissani is where the Arab dynasties first entered Morocco. Speak to the local Saharan people – easy to spot in their traditional indigo robes.

From here our party will travel toward the Sarhro volcanic mountains. Featuring striking rock formations and panoramic views including Draa Valley, the largest oasis in Morocco. Traversing the High Atlas Mountains and the pass, you’ll be back home in Marrakech in the evening.