Marrakech
to Merzouga
A 3-Day Desert Journey You'll Never Forget
Tour Highlights
Tizi n'Tichka Pass
Crossing the High Atlas is a bucket-list moment with views that stretch for miles.
Ait Ben Haddou
The famous "Hollywood of Morocco"—an ancient city that feels like a movie set come to life.
Sunset Camel Ride
There is nothing like the quiet of the Merzouga dunes as the sun goes down.
Luxury Sahara Night
A private tent, a warm dinner, and the brightest stars you've ever seen.
Tour price: Mid-range accommodations
| Number of Participants: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7-9 | 10-13 | 14-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per person: | 795€ | 399€ | 349€ | 315€ | 274€ | 245€ | 220€ | 198€ | 183€ |
Tour price: luxury accommodations
| Number of Participants: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7-9 | 10-13 | 14-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per person: | 915€ | 493€ | 430€ | 385€ | 340€ | 290€ | 269€ | 243€ | 220€ |
Price Included
- Pick up/drop off at accommodation
- Private A/C transport
- English-speaking Driver/Guide
- 1 Night in a hotel/riad
- 1 Night in camp (Private Bath/Wifi)
- 2 Dinners & 2 Breakfasts
- Sandboarding & Camel ride
- Berber music & all taxes
Price Not Included
- Drinks & Lunches
- Entrance Fees to Monuments
- Personal Tips
The Journey
If you're looking for the heart of Morocco, this is it. Our **3-day Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour** isn't just a drive; it's a window into our culture. We’ve designed this **Morocco itinerary** to show you the hidden gems—from the high peaks of the Atlas to the vast silence of the dunes. No big tour buses, just a private, comfortable experience.
Day 1: Mountains & Ancient Kasbahs
We'll pick you up early from your riad to start our **3-day journey**. We leave the city behind and climb into the High Atlas Mountains. We’ll stop for coffee at the top of **Tizi n'Tichka**, where you can breathe the fresh mountain air and see the road snaking below. After that, we visit the old fortified city of **Ait Ben Haddou**. You'll walk the same streets where *Gladiator* was filmed. We'll end the day in the green Dades Valley, where you can relax in a local riad and enjoy a home-cooked Moroccan dinner.
Accommodations:
- • Mid-range: Hotel Panorama Dades or similar
- • Luxury: Riad Dades Paradise or similar
- Meals: Dinner and Breakfast
Day 2: Canyons & The Deep Desert
After a good breakfast, we head to the **Todgha Gorges**. Walking between these 300-meter high orange cliffs makes you feel small in the best way possible. Then, we drive toward the big dunes of **Merzouga**. This is the highlight of your **desert tour**. You'll hop on a camel and trek into the golden sand as the light turns soft. We'll arrive at our camp in the middle of the dunes. Expect a night of Berber drums, a sky full of stars you won't believe, and a comfortable private tent.
Accommodations:
- • Mid-range: Glamping Standard Camp or similar
- • Luxury: Sahara Stars Camp or similar
- Meals: Dinner and Breakfast
Day 3: The Draa Valley Back to Marrakech
Try to wake up early—the desert sunrise is something you have to see at least once. After breakfast, we start our way back. We'll drive through the **Draa Valley**, which is a long, beautiful line of palm trees and old mud-brick villages. It's a different view of Morocco than the mountains. We'll cross the Atlas one more time, making stops for snacks and photos, before we drop you back at your Marrakech hotel in the evening, tired but happy.
Information:
- • Drop off: Your Riad/Hotel in Marrakech