This tour is easily one of the most popular of them all. It is a desert trip from Marrakech to Merzouga that takes in many new discoveries. There are oases, sand dunes, Kasbahs, camel trekking and an overnight stay in a Sahara desert camp where you and your private party can gaze up into the night sky and witness the endless array of stars. The is no light pollution to spoil your starlight gaze at your camp in the middle of the desert, and the sunset you witness when camel trekking is equally lavish.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Transport from Marrakech to Merzouga and back
- 2 nights accommodation (desert camp + hotel/riad)
- Camel ride in the desert
- Sunset and sunrise in the dunes
- Dinner in the desert camp
- Breakfast at hotels/camps
- Driver/guide services
Cost Excludes
- Flights to/from Marrakech
- Lunch and drinks
- Personal expenses and tips
- Optional activities (quad biking, buggy etc.)
- Travel insurance
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Marrakech
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Merzouga
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Guided
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English,Spanish,French
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Everyday
Overview
This 3-day tour from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert is a compact yet immersive journey through southern Morocco. Traveling across the High Atlas Mountains, you will visit the historic Ait Ben Haddou and pass through scenic valleys before reaching the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga. The experience includes a camel trek at sunset and a night in a desert camp, offering a memorable taste of Morocco’s landscapes and traditions in a short time.
Trip Highlights
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains with panoramic views and traditional villages
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site Ait Ben Haddou
- Discover the scenic landscapes of Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses
- Walk through the impressive Todra Gorge
- Experience a camel trek across the dunes of Erg Chebbi
- Spend a magical night in a desert camp near Merzouga
- Enjoy sunset and sunrise over the Sahara Desert
- Discover authentic Berber culture and local traditions
- Travel through diverse landscapes from mountains to desert in just 3 days
