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Merzouga and Sahara Desert Adventure from Marrakech

By see morocco travel
Free cancellation available
Price is P 8,549 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the magic of Morocco on this 3-day adventure from Marrakech to the Sahara. Travel through the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains, explore the iconic UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, and wander the stunning Dadès Valley. Experience a camel trek at sunset across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and spend a night under the stars in a luxurious desert camp. End your journey with a scenic drive back to Marrakech, taking in the diverse landscapes of southern Morocco along the way. Adventure, culture, and unforgettable memories await!

Activity location

  • Tizi n Tichka
    • Imlil Village,
    • 45000, Ouarzazate, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Koutoubia
    • 40000, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco

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Merzouga and Sahara Desert Adventure from Marrakech in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • Opening hours: Fri 0:00-23:00
  • English
Price details
P 8,549.20 x 1 AdultP 8,549.20
Total
Price is P 8,549.20

What's included, what's not

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    Private transportation
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    WiFi on board
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Insurance

Know before you book

  • 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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a luxury kasbah in Dades Valley with traditional design, modern comfort, and dinner included.

Tizi n Tichka (Pass by)

You will depart Marrakech and travel through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, crossing the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass at 2,260 meters above sea level. Along the way, you’ll enjoy panoramic mountain views, pass traditional Berber villages, and stop for photos at selected viewpoints.

Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
you will visit the famous Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s most iconic fortified villages. You’ll have free time to explore the earthen architecture, walk through the ksar, and enjoy views of the surrounding landscapes. This site is also known for its appearances in international films.

Ouarzazate

  • 15m
You will pass through Ouarzazate, often called the “Gateway to the Desert,” with a short stop to take photos and admire the desert scenery and kasbah-style architecture.

Boumalne Dades

  • 10h
You will continue your journey through the scenic Dades Valley, known for its dramatic rock formations and lush oasis landscapes. In the evening, you’ll arrive at a luxury kasbah where you can relax, enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner, and spend the night in a peaceful mountain setting.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Merzouga – Sahara Desert

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a luxury Sahara desert camp with a private tent, modern comforts, dinner, and Berber music.

Merzouga

  • 30m
You will arrive in the village of Merzouga, located at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Here, you’ll meet your camel guide and prepare for your desert experience before heading into the Sahara.

Erg Chebbi

  • 1h
You will ride a camel across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi as the sun sets over the Sahara. This peaceful trek allows you to enjoy panoramic desert views and capture unforgettable photos as the colors of the dunes change.

Merzouga

  • 12h
Upon arrival at the luxury desert camp, you will check into your private tent with modern comforts. In the evening, you’ll enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner followed by live Berber music and drumming around the campfire. You’ll spend the night under the stars in the Sahara Desert.

Day 3: Merzouga – High Atlas – Marrakech

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included

Erg Chebbi

  • 30m
You will wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes of Erg Chebbi. After enjoying the peaceful morning atmosphere and taking photos, you’ll return to the camp for breakfast.

High Atlas Mountains (Pass by)

After breakfast, you will meet your driver and begin the scenic journey back to Marrakech. You’ll pass through diverse landscapes of southern Morocco and the High Atlas Mountains, with rest stops along the way.

Marrakech (Pass by)

You will arrive back in Marrakech in the late afternoon or early evening and be dropped off directly at your hotel or riad, marking the end of your desert tour.

Location

Activity location

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    Tizi n Tichka
    • Imlil Village,
    • 45000, Ouarzazate, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Koutoubia
    • 40000, Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco

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