3 Day Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert

The 3 day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga and the Sahara Desert is ideal for people who have a very limited time in Morocco. Many travelers visit Morocco specifically with the intention of venturing off into the desert and spending a night under the stars. And we can’t blame them! A desert adventure is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you shouldn’t miss out on. So if you would like to do the camel trek & spend a night at the desert camp and exploring the red city Marrakech. these 3 days from Marrakech to the desert is for you!

During these 3 days Marrakech to Merzouga you will travel through the Atlas mountains and crossing beautiful scenery on the curvy roads and perched Berber villages blending with the mountains, to reach the fortress of sand, The kasbahs of Ait Benhaddou fortified village and Ouarzazate with its cinematic attractions, spending the first night in the heart of the Dades Valley. Next day you will discover the palm grove of Tinghr with its magnificent gorges before arriving in Merzouga when you will ride camels to enjoy the magical sunset, and spending a starry night under a clear and peaceful sky.on the last day, you will leave Merzouga Sahara desert behind and take the way back to Marrakech where our 3 days from Marrakech to Merzouga desert Sahara tour ends.

Yes, if you accept long drives, because you see the High Atlas, two gorges and real Sahara dunes. Our 3 day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga breaks the way in with a night in the Dades Valley. The last day is the longest, so rest well at the desert camp after your sunset camel ride.

Day one brings the Tizi n’Tichka pass, Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate before a quiet night in Dades. On day two, you walk in the Todra Gorge, then ride a camel into Erg Chebbi at sunset. These 3 days from Marrakech to Merzouga end with a sunrise over the dunes and the Draa Valley road.

Look for a private car, a clear camp name and a written list of what the price includes. A good 3 day desert tour from Marrakech also stops overnight on the way, not only in the desert. Our 3 day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga names its Dades hotels and its Erg Chebbi camps on this page.

Expect early starts, long scenic drives and short stops, with the desert as the high point of the trip. Evenings at camp mean dinner, drums by the fire and a sky full of stars far from city lights. On our 3 day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, one private driver guides you the whole way.

Merzouga lies about 560 km from Marrakech, which means nine to ten hours of driving without any stops. That is why our route breaks the long journey with a comfortable hotel night in the Dades Valley. You arrive in Merzouga rested on day two, in time for the sunset camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Wear long light trousers, a long sleeve shirt and closed shoes, because camel saddles can rub bare skin. A scarf or a Berber turban protects your face from strong sun and blowing sand on the open dunes. Carry a warm layer in your daypack, since the desert gets cold quickly after the sun goes down.

Yes, quad bikes, buggies and sandboarding are very popular extras in Merzouga, and you pay for them locally. Your driver can book a quad session on the afternoon of day two, before the camel ride to the camp starts. At the camp you can also try sandboarding on the dunes, so ask the team for a board.

It is a fully private tour, so only your group travels in the air-conditioned car with your own driver. You choose the start date, the camp level and how long you stop at each place on the road. Our 3 day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga also suits couples and families who want a slower pace.