★ Desert & Adventure

Sahara Merzouga — 3 Days from Marrakech

The must-do: dunes, kasbahs and oases in 3 days

📍 Marrakech · Merzouga ⏱ 3 days / 2 nights 👥 2-12 pers. Desert & Adventure

About this tour

Morocco's most popular tour, now departing from Marrakech. In 3 days, you cross the High Atlas, the Dadès Valley, the Todra Gorges, and reach the Merzouga dunes. The program: UNESCO kasbahs, oases, overnight in a Berber camp, sunrise and sunset over the dunes, and camel trek. All in a private 4x4 with a French-speaking driver-guide.

★ Highlights

  • Cross the High Atlas via the Tichka pass (7,415 ft)
  • UNESCO Ait Ben Haddou kasbah
  • Skoura oasis and Rose Valley
  • Todra Gorges (984 ft cliffs)
  • Berber bivouac overnight under the stars
  • Sunset and sunrise over Erg Chebbi
  • Camel trek

📸 Photo gallery

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🗓 Detailed itinerary

Day 1 — Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Dadès

Departure 7am. Cross the Tichka pass (7,415 ft). Visit the UNESCO Ait Ben Haddou kasbah. Drive to Ouarzazate, the Rose Valley and the Dadès Gorges. Dinner and overnight in a kasbah.

Day 2 — Dadès → Todra → Merzouga

Morning in the spectacular Todra Gorges. Continue to Erfoud and Merzouga. Meet your caravan, camel trek to the camp in Erg Chebbi at sunset. Berber dinner, music around the fire, overnight under the stars.

Day 3 — Merzouga → Draa → Marrakech

Sunrise over the dunes (not to be missed). 4x4 return to Merzouga. Return road via Alnif, Tazarine, Agdz and the Tichka pass. Arrival in Marrakech late afternoon. End of our services.

✓ Included

  • Private air-conditioned 4x4
  • French-speaking driver-guide
  • 2 nights (kasbah + camp)
  • Breakfasts and dinners
  • Camel trek
  • Hotel transfers

✗ Not included

  • Lunches
  • Drinks
  • Monument entrances
  • Tips

🌐 Languages spoken

français, anglais, espagnol

❓ FAQ

Do I need to book well in advance?

In high season (October-April), yes, 2-3 weeks ahead. In low season, 1 week is enough.

Is the camp comfortable?

Yes, Berber tents with beds and blankets. Shared showers and toilets on site. Luxury private tent option (+€30/pers).

Is there a lot of driving?

About 6h drive on day 1, 5h on day 2 (with breaks), 7h on day 3. The scenery more than compensates.