Sahara Merzouga — 3 Days from Marrakech

At a glance: Sahara Merzouga — 3 Days from Marrakech
Departure: Marrakech · Merzouga
Duration: 3 jours / 2 nuits
Group: 2-12 pers.
Price: From €199 / person
Type: Désert & Aventure
Languages: French, English, Spanish
Booking: By email — written quote, no online payment

About this tour

Morocco's most popular tour, now departing from Marrakech. In 3 days, you cross the High Atlas, the Dadès Valley, the Todra Gorges, and reach the Merzouga dunes. The program: UNESCO kasbahs, oases, overnight in a Berber camp, sunrise and sunset over the dunes, and camel trek. All in a private 4x4 with a French-speaking driver-guide.

Highlights

Cross the High Atlas via the Tichka pass (7,415 ft)
UNESCO Ait Ben Haddou kasbah
Skoura oasis and Rose Valley
Todra Gorges (984 ft cliffs)
Berber bivouac overnight under the stars
Sunset and sunrise over Erg Chebbi
Camel trek

Day-by-day itinerary

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Day 1 — Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Dadès

Departure 7am. Cross the Tichka pass (7,415 ft). Visit the UNESCO Ait Ben Haddou kasbah. Drive to Ouarzazate, the Rose Valley and the Dadès Gorges. Dinner and overnight in a kasbah.
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Day 2 — Dadès → Todra → Merzouga

Morning in the spectacular Todra Gorges. Continue to Erfoud and Merzouga. Meet your caravan, camel trek to the camp in Erg Chebbi at sunset. Berber dinner, music around the fire, overnight under the stars.
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Day 3 — Merzouga → Draa → Marrakech

Sunrise over the dunes (not to be missed). 4x4 return to Merzouga. Return road via Alnif, Tazarine, Agdz and the Tichka pass. Arrival in Marrakech late afternoon. End of our services.