In the Sahara Desert, Merzouga is a small city on the outskirts of Erg Chebbi. Only 20 kilometers separate this town from the Algerian border, where the typical paved road ends and the breathtaking Sahara Desert dunes begin. One of the most popular destinations for Bivouacs and Moroccan Camel treks is the Merzouga desert. One of the most sought-after Morocco desert excursions is the three-day trip from Marrakech to Merzouga.
We will pick you up at 8 a.m. from your riad or your preferred location in Marrakech. Travel through the Tizi N’Tichka pass (2,260m) in the Atlas Mountains, passing beautiful Berber villages to reach the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, featured in films like Gladiator.
Explore the Ksar, river, and alleys and enjoy stunning views of the Ounila River. After lunch, continue to Dades Gorges via Ouarzazate, Skoura, and the Valley of Roses, arriving in Boulmane Dades to explore Dades Valley.
A 3 Days sahara Tour from Marrakech is continued after a Moroccan breakfast along the Road of Thousand Kasbahs, which passes through the picturesque Berber settlements of the Dades Valley. We will go via Tinghir, which is home to an enormous amount of palm trees and stunning canyons.
We will arrive to Merzouga after passing via Todra, where you may enjoy hiking at elevations of over 300 meters, and its Berber communities. The location will be Morocco’s biggest sand desert, Erg-Chebbi. Tinejdad/Touroug will be the location for lunch service.
You spend almost an hour riding camels while taking in the breathtaking sunset over the dunes. after we get in Erg Chebbi. Camping in a nomadic tent will allow you to appreciate the limitless stars. Additionally, you will get to hear the camp staff and camel guides playing drums.
Before you ride camels back to the hotel for breakfast and a shower, you will see the enigmatic dawn over the dunes in the early morning. The route will include returning to Marrakech by car. Along the way, you will pass via Agdez, Draa Valley, Tazarine, Alnif,
& Ouarzazate, where lunch will be provided, as well as stop for a photo op at Touarirt Kasbah. The group continues its journey into the Atlas Mountain range. The 3 Days sahara Tour from Marrakech comes to a close in Marrakech.
This is a possible tour plan. If it doesn’t work for you, please let us know. Based on your hobbies and length of time, a personalized plan will be made. We offer custom tours of Morocco, click here for more detailes: Top Morocco Tours.
The price goes down as more people sign up for the trip. If the price stays the same, the cost of transportation will depend on how many people are going. Cost depends on how good the lodging is. Contact us to get a quote.