3-Day Merzouga and Sahara Desert Tour

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3-Day Merzouga and Sahara Desert Tour

Overview

Discover the edge of the Sahara Desert on a three-day budget tour from Marrakech, and explore the dramatic landscapes of the Dades Valley and Kasbah of Ouarzazate. Ride across the dunes of Erg Chebbi by camel and sleep at a desert camp under the stars.opportunity to learn about the Berber people’s history and traditions.

Highlights

  • Marvel at the spectacular sunrise over the vast dunes of Erg Chebbi
  • Spend a night under the stars in a traditional Berber desert camp
  • See the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
  • Drive across the High Atlas Mountains
  • Enjoy a guide tour with local guide, Discover the jewish district in Tinghir

Itinerary

Day 01 :
Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Dades

Begin your journey by crossing the High Atlas Mountains past one Berber village after another to the UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou. This village is famous for its kasbah and fortified village and has been used as a set for some famous Hollywood epics and magazine photo shoots. After some leisure time, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and continue your drive through Ouarzazate, known as the Gate of the Sahara. Continue to Boumalne Dades, admiring the scenic drive along the Dades Valley, where you can enjoy dinner and rest for the night at Kasbah in Dades or Kelaat Mgouna.  

Day 02 :
Dades - Todgha Gorges - Merzouga

Following breakfast, depart your hotel and drive to Tinghir and its dramatic Todgha Gorges, pausing for some free time to explore the canyons. Enjoy lunch at a local cafe and continue to Merzouga to meet your camel caravan. Experience the Erg Chebbi dunes on camelback and watch the sunset set. Reach your desert camp before nightfall and enjoy an authentic Moroccan dinner under the stars. Local nomads will provide entertainment and show you how to play the traditional Tam Tam drums. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stop.

Day 03 :
Merzouga Ouarzazate - Marrakech

Following an early wake-up to watch the sunrise before breakfast (optional), a driver will be waiting to pick you up for the transfer back to Marrakech. Stop halfway for lunch at a local restaurant. Get dropped off at your original departure point or Djemaa El Fna around 8 PM. You can also book upgrades for the night in the Bedouin camp such as the deluxe desert camp with a luxury private tent complete with an ensuite shower, bathroom facilities, and 5-star amenities. These upgrades need to be booked per person.

Includes/Excludes

Includes

  • A/C Minivan
  • English driver guide
  • Tour guide Ait Benhaddou
  • One night in Dades Vally (Half Board)
  • Two nights in a traditional Berber camp (Half Board)
  • One hour camel trek
  • 4x4 Sahara Excursion

Excludes

  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
  • Other non specified service

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3-Day Merzouga and Sahara Desert Tour