3 Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour Camel Rides and Overnight

About this experience

Your 3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour stands out because it combines authentic Sahara adventure with comfort, organization, and personal attention. From crossing the High Atlas Mountains and visiting the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou to walking through Todra Gorge and riding camels at sunset in the Erg Chebbi dunes, every stop is carefully planned to balance scenic beauty, culture, and adventure without feeling rushed. We operate in comfortable air-conditioned vehicles with experienced English-speaking driver-guides, small group sizes for a more enjoyable journey, and a well-located desert camp experience under the stars with traditional Berber music in the evening. For added flexibility, guests who prefer not to ride camels can transfer to the camp by 4x4 at no extra cost, and optional quad biking is available for extra excitement. This tour is designed to deliver a genuine Sahara experience while ensuring comfort, reliability, and smooth logistics from pickup to drop-off.

Schedule

Start times: 07:30

1. Stop 1 · 30 min

   At 8 o'clock in the morning after meeting your driver, you will leave Marrakech from Jamaa El Fnaa squire to reach Ouarzazate crossing the High Atlas Tizi n'Tichka pass (2260m Att).

2. Stop 2 · 15 min

   Stop for photography at the top of Atlas mountains Tizi n Tichka, before you continue to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

3. Stop 3 · 2 h

   Ait Ben Haddou is the first major stop today for sightseeing The Berber fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou is a UNESCO listed landmark and is also known as a set for major Hollywood epics, here are a few of movies that used the village for shooting: the Kingdom of Heaven, Lawrence of Arabia, and Gladiator. Cross the river separating the Kasbah from the main road and explore the village at leisure.

4. Stop 4 · 10 min

   Photography Stope view of Atlas studios.

5. Stop 5 · 10 min

   Short break for photography and view of roses valley rose picking begins in April and 3 days festival in the first week in May, cosmetics product made by roses oil are available in the associations

6. Stop 6 · 15 min

   Short break for coffee and traditional tea

7. Stop 7 · 10 min

   Panoramic view in Dades

8. Stop 8 · 12 h

   Overnight in Tinghir half-board private room

9. Stop 9 · 1 h

   In the morning after breakfast, departure to visit the gorges and the grove of Todgha

10. Stop 10 · 30 min

    We continue our desert road to Erfoud (the capital of fossils) via Tinejdad (Berber villages). After the continuation of our adventure in the impressive dunes of (Erg Chebbi) Merzouga.

11. Stop 11 · 13 h

    We will leave the vehicle for a camel ride in the middle of the dunes. You will spend the night in the nomad tents in the big dunes and enjoy the silence between the stars. Dinner and overnight at the bivouac.

12. Stop 12 · 1 h

    After an early breakfast, drive back to the main road, where you will meet your driver, and to Kelaat Mgouna roses valley, where you will have a lunch stop.

Requirements & restrictions

• Ages: Infants 0–2, Children 3–17, Adults 18–99 years

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meeting point

Hotel pickup or an exact meeting point in Marrakech, confirmed after booking.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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