From Marrakech: Merzouga 3-Day Desert Safari with Food

A group of people riding camels across a desert landscape with sand dunes. 1

A table set with red plates, bowls of food, and candles. 2

By Ando Travel Ltd

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Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
3d
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Ride camels through the stunning dunes of Merzouga Desert at sunset and sunrise
Spend the night in a Berber desert camp with music and dinner under the stars
Explore the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, seen in Gladiator and Game of Thrones
Walk through the towering Todgha Gorges and enjoy scenic photo stops
Travel the Road of 1001 Kasbahs and cross the High Atlas Mountains

Activity location

- Marrakesh
- Marrakech, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

- Marrakesh
- Marrakech, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco

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Dates

Travelers

Option 2 : Standard Desert Camp + 3 Lunches

3d
English

Best Convenience.
• Shared tour
• Dedicated tour support
• Standard Desert Camp
• 3 lunches + 2 breakfasts & 2 dinners
• Private tent • Shared bathroom
• Camel rides & sandboarding

Languages available

Starting time: 7:00

Price details

P 11,564.87 x 1 AdultP 11,564.87

Total

Option 3 : Luxury Desert Camp (Recommended)

3d
English

Best Comfort
• Shared tour
• Dedicated tour support
• Luxury private tent with private bathroom and hot shower
• Camel ride & sandboarding
• Free 4x4 round transfers available for non-camel options
• 2 breakfasts & 2 dinners

Languages available

Starting time: 7:00

Price details

P 12,919.82 x 1 AdultP 12,919.82

Total

What's included, what's not

Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off at the same or a different location
Air-conditioned transportation
Driver-guide
Dedicated Desert tour accompanist (available on-site)
Onboard Wi-Fi
1 night hotel stay in an AC room-suite with private bathroom
1 night in a Standard (Option 1 & Option 2) or Luxury Desert Camp (Option 3)
2 Breakfasts (Dietary options available)
2 Dinners (Dietary options available)
3 lunches (included with Option 2 only)
Sunset and sunrise camel rides at the standard camp
Camel rides or ((4x4 transfer at the luxury camp must be requested at least 1 day in advance)).
Sandboarding
Live Berber drumming and music at the camp
Luggage handling and storage
local guide at Ait Benhaddou
Lunches (except with Option 2) and drinks
Tips and gratuities

Know before you book

- Not suitable for: Pregnant women

What you can expect

Discover the edge of the Sahara Desert on a three-day budget tour from Marrakech, and explore the dramatic landscapes of the Dades Valley and Kasbah of Ouarzazate. Ride across the dunes of Erg Chebbi by camel and sleep at a desert camp under the stars.opportunity to learn about the Berber people’s history and traditions.
Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Dades
Begin your journey by crossing the High Atlas Mountains past one Berber village after another to the UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou. This village is famous for its kasbah and fortified village and has been used as a set for some famous Hollywood epics and magazine photo shoots. After some leisure time, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and continue your drive through Ouarzazate, known as the Gate of the Sahara. Continue to Boumalne Dades, admiring the scenic drive along the Dades Valley, where you can enjoy dinner and rest for the night at Kasbah in Dades or Kelaat Mgouna.
Day 2: Dades - Todgha Gorges - Merzouga
Following breakfast, depart your hotel and drive to Tinghir and its dramatic Todgha Gorges, pausing for some free time to explore the canyons. Enjoy lunch at a local cafe and continue to Merzouga to meet your camel caravan. Experience the Erg Chebbi dunes on camelback and watch the sunset set. Reach your desert camp before nightfall and enjoy an authentic Moroccan dinner under the stars. Local nomads will provide entertainment and show you how to play the traditional Tam Tam drums. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stop.
Day 3: Merzouga Ouarzazate - Marrakech
Following an early wake-up to watch the sunrise before breakfast (optional), a driver will be waiting to pick you up for the transfer back to Marrakech. Stop halfway for lunch at a local restaurant. Get dropped off at your original departure point or Djemaa El Fna around 8 PM. You can also book upgrades for the night in the Bedouin camp such as the deluxe desert camp with a luxury private tent complete with an ensuite shower, bathroom facilities, and 5-star amenities. These upgrades need to be booked per person.