Book Your Tour
Why Book With Us?
- No-hassle best price guarantee
- Customer care available 24/7
- Hand-picked Tours & Activities
- Free Travel Insureance
Get a Question?
3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) Desert Tour
- 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Starts in Marrakech
- Ends in Marrakech
3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) Desert Tour – Camel Trek & Luxury Camp
Embark on a spectacular 3-day adventure from Marrakech to Merzouga, the gateway to Morocco’s iconic Erg Chebbi dunes. This tour offers an immersive experience in the Sahara Desert, combining dramatic landscapes, historic kasbahs, Berber culture, and luxurious desert camping. Travelers will cross the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass, visit Aït Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, drive through the stunning Draa Valley, and enjoy a camel trek into the golden dunes. The overnight stay in a luxury desert camp provides comfort and authentic Moroccan hospitality under the starry desert sky. Perfect for those who want a complete Sahara adventure in just three days.
Highlights
Map
Included
Not Included
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Aït Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley
Depart early from Marrakech and cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains. Enjoy breathtaking views of peaks and valleys along the way. Stop for photos and short breaks.
Visit Aït Ben Haddou, the iconic UNESCO kasbah, and explore its ancient streets. Continue to Ouarzazate, then drive along the scenic Dades Valley, stopping to admire kasbahs and dramatic landscapes. Overnight stay in a hotel or guesthouse in Dades Valley.
Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga (Camel Trek & Luxury Camp)
Travel from Dades to the Todra Gorge, a spectacular canyon perfect for short hikes and photography. Continue through desert landscapes to Merzouga, the gateway to Erg Chebbi.
Arrive in the late afternoon and begin a camel trek into the golden dunes. Reach your luxury desert camp in time for sunset. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner, live Berber music, and spend the night in a comfortable tent under the stars.
Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Alnif – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Wake up early to catch the sunrise over the dunes. Ride camels back to Merzouga village after breakfast.
Drive through Rissani, a historic market town, then continue through Alnif and Ouarzazate. Re-cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass and return to Marrakech in the evening, concluding your unforgettable desert journey.
