3-Day Sahara Desert Tour: Marrakech to Merzouga
A private route from Marrakech across the High Atlas and Ait Benhaddou to the Erg Chebbi dunes, with a sunset camel trek and a night under the stars in a Berber desert camp.
Sahara desert tour from Marrakech
This private 3-day route takes you from Marrakech across the High Atlas Mountains, through the Ounila Valley and the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, to the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga. Ride a camel into the dunes for sunset, spend the night in a traditional Berber desert camp with music around the campfire, and return via the dramatic Dades Valley and Todra Gorge. Licensed driver-guides, private air-conditioned transport, and hotel pick-up in Marrakech are included.
Route legs
03 legsMarrakech → Merzouga via Ait Benhaddou
Early hotel pick-up in Marrakech and a scenic drive over the Tizi n'Tichka pass through the High Atlas Mountains. Stop at the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and the rose-water town of Kelaat M'Gouna before continuing through the Dades Valley toward Merzouga, arriving in time for sunset over the dunes.
Erg Chebbi dunes, camel trek & desert camp
A free morning to explore Merzouga village and the edge of the Sahara, followed by an afternoon camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes. Watch the sunset from the top of the dunes, then enjoy a traditional dinner and Berber music around the campfire at your desert camp for the night.
Merzouga → Marrakech via the Dades Valley
Sunrise over the dunes before returning by camel or 4x4 to Merzouga. Drive back toward Marrakech through the Dades and Todra Gorges, with stops for photos and lunch along the way, arriving back at your Marrakech hotel in the evening.
Tour inclusions
07 includedIncluded
- Private air-conditioned transport
- Licensed driver-guide
- Hotel/Riad pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech
- One night hotel or kasbah stay
- One night in a Berber desert camp
- Sunset and sunrise camel trek
- Breakfasts and dinners as per itinerary
Not included
- Lunches
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Personal travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
Sahara desert tour FAQ
03 questionsHow much does the 3-day Sahara desert tour from Marrakech cost?
Pricing depends on your dates, group size, and preferences. Email us at contact@myholidaysmorocco.com with your details for an exact quote — we reply with a clear, no-hidden-fees price.
What is included in the Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour?
Private air-conditioned transport, a licensed driver-guide, two nights' accommodation (one in a hotel or kasbah, one in a Berber desert camp), a sunset camel trek into the dunes, and hotel pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech.
What is the best time of year for a Sahara desert tour?
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) offer the most comfortable temperatures for the drive and the overnight desert camp. Summer is very hot in the dunes; winter nights in the desert camp are cold, so warm layers are recommended.
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