Sahara & Merzouga — 3 Days | Excursions Maroc

At a glance: Sahara & Merzouga — 3 Days
Departure: Merzouga · Erg Chebbi
Duration: 3 jours / 2 nuits
Group: 2-15 pers.
Price: From €149 / person
Type: Désert & Aventure
Languages: French, English, Spanish
Booking: By email — written quote, no online payment

About this tour

Live one of the most beautiful experiences in Morocco on this 3-day Sahara desert tour. From Marrakech, cross the High Atlas, the Dadès Valley, the Todra Gorges, and reach the golden dunes of Merzouga. An authentic adventure, punctuated by encounters with Berbers, ancestral kasbahs and breathtaking landscapes.

Highlights

Cross the High Atlas via the Tichka pass (2260m)
Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou kasbah
Camel ride at sunset in Erg Chebbi
Night in a traditional Berber camp under the stars
Discover the Todra Gorges and Dadès Valley
Authentic riad accommodation and half-board

Day-by-day itinerary

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Day 1 — Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Dadès

Early departure from your hotel. Cross the High Atlas via the Tichka pass, photo stop. Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, filming location for Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia and Game of Thrones. Lunch in Ouarzazate. Afternoon drive to the Rose Valley and Dadès Gorges. Dinner and overnight in a riad.
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Day 2 — Dadès → Todra → Merzouga

Morning in the spectacular Todra Gorges (300m cliffs). Continue to Erfoud and Merzouga. Meet your camel caravan and trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset. Berber dinner and overnight in a traditional bivouac under the stars, with drum music.
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Day 3 — Merzouga → Marrakech

Sunrise over the dunes, 4x4 return to Merzouga. Return road via Alnif, Tazarine, Agdz and the Tichka pass. Lunch on the way. Arrival in Marrakech late afternoon. End of our services.