3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert A Premier Morocco Desert Tour Experience

Your 3 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga begins at 7:15 AM with a pickup from your Marrakech hotel. Travel in a modern, air-conditioned minibus over the High Atlas Mountains, passing through traditional Berber villages with scenic views. Arrive at Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where six kasbahs within a walled city evoke the days of gladiators and ancient traders. Enjoy a guided tour followed by lunch here. Next, stop in Ouarzazate, dubbed the Hollywood of Morocco,” home to studios behind films like The Mummy. Conclude the day in the Dades Valley, unwinding at a private guesthouse with en-suite bathrooms and a Moroccan dinner.

After a hearty breakfast, journey to the jaw-dropping Todra Gorge, a natural wonder with towering cliffs and stunning scenery—perfect for photos and a taste of Morocco’s wild beauty. After lunch, continue to Merzouga, the heart of the Sahara. Mount camels for a sunset trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes, arriving at a Berber desert camp. This Morocco desert tour highlight includes a traditional dinner, bonfire, and live music under a starry sky, offering an authentic nomadic experience.

Wake early for a sunrise camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes, a magical moment on this Morocco desert tour 4x4 adventure. Return to Merzouga for breakfast and a shower, then travel back through the Draa Valley, stopping at Rissani to admire its Moroccan architecture—palaces, gateways, and temples ideal for photos. Pass through Nqob and Tamnougalt, then stop in Ouarzazate for lunch at a café. Cross the Atlas Mountains once more, arriving back in Marrakech around 8:00 PM, ending your 3 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga.