3 Day Sahara Escape from Marrakech to Merzouga with Camel Trek

3 Day Sahara Escape from Marrakech to Merzouga with Camel Trek

By Experience Serenity Sahara

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Free cancellation available
3d
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Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Experience the magic of Morocco’s desert landscapes on this 3-day adventure from Marrakech. Cross the High Atlas Mountains, visit the iconic kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, and journey through dramatic gorges and palm-filled valleys before reaching the golden dunes of Merzouga. Enjoy a camel trek into the Sahara, sleep beneath starry skies at a desert camp, and discover the rich history of towns like Rissani and Ouarzazate along the way.

Your 3-Day Sahara Journey: Highlights At A Glance

This 3-day desert tour is ideal for travelers short on time but eager for adventure. Starting in Marrakech, you’ll visit UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou, explore the gorges of Dades and Todra, and experience camel trekking and a night in a Sahara camp at Merzouga. The route offers a taste of Morocco’s natural wonders, historic kasbahs, and vibrant desert culture before returning to Marrakech.

Activity location

Dades Gorges
- R704, Atlas Mountains
- 45350, Boumalne Dades, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

Café de France
- 72 Rue des Banques
- 40000, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco

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Basic Desert Camp Tent

3d
English

First night: Hotel in Tinghir.: First night: Hotel in Tinghir. Second night: Standard camp tent with shared bathroom,
Camel trekking, Sandboarding: ATV Quad and Buggy are available to rent in the desert dunes with the locals
Basic
Duration: 3 days
2x Diners, 2x Breakfasts
Via Merzouga Sahara Desert
Conformable Minivan: Conformable Minivan: With enough space for your luggage

Pickup from your hotel/riad in
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 8:30

Price details

RM 2,153.97 x 1 AdultRM 2,153.97

Total

Deluxe AC tent (Recommended)

3d
English

Private room and deluxe camp: First night: Hotel in Tinghir, Second night: Deluxe camp tent with private bathroom & AC
Activity: Camel trekking, Sandboarding included, ATV Quad & Bugy is available to rent with the locals.
Upgraded
Duration: 3 days
Meal and/or drinks: 2 x Dinner - 2 x Breakfast

Conformable Minivan: With enough space for your luggage
PICK-UP & DROP-OFF: We will pick you up from your hotel/riad in Marrakech. After the tour, we'll drop you off at your hotel/riad your stay place.
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 8:30

Price details

RM 3,520.00 x 1 AdultRM 3,520.00

Total

Superior Private Tour

3d
English

Superior Hotel & Camp: First night at Dades Paradise Luxury Riad Dades, Xaluca Dades, or similar. Second night at Merzouga Luxury Camp with AC
ATV & Camel Ride & Sandboard: 1 hour ATV quad ride & 1 hour camel ride & Sand boarding
Superior
Duration: 3 days
Dinner + Breakfast : 2x Diners , 2x Breakfasts

Private A/C Vehicle: Private (4WD TOYOTA Land Cruiser Prado Or Minivan)
Pickup included
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 8:30

Price details

RM 3,955.54 x 1 AdultRM 3,955.54

Total

What's included, what's not

Tawesna association visit and lunch
Kasbah Ait Benhaddou visit
Sandboarding in the dunes
Todra Gorges stop
Sunset camel ride
Lunches and drinks
Local guide inside Ait Ben Haddou (optional)
Quad/ATV activities (optional)
Personal expenses and tips

Know before you book

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: MARRAKECH – AIT BENHADDOU – OUARZAZATE – SKOURA – DADES GORGE

1 stop
Meals: snacks
Accommodation: Not included

Dades Gorges

14h
Admission ticket included

This 4 days desert Tour to Merzouga camel trek Sahara desert adventure starts early in the morning you meet your guide at your Hotel/Riad and start driving leaving the red city of Marrakech towards Ait Ben Haddou passing by the high atlas mountains and the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass at an elevation of 2.260m, Tizi n’Tichka means “difficult mountain pasture” in Berber and you’ll see why. We arrive at the UNESCO site Ait Ben Haddou where you will visit the Kasbah on a walking tour and have lunch before driving to Dades Gorge through Skoura. Overnight at your hotel.

Day 2: DADES GORGE – TODRA GORGE – ERFOUD – RISANI- MERZOUGA

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: Not included

Merzouga

14h

Travelers arrive in Merzouga, home to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Here, they experience a camel ride into the Sahara at sunset, crossing rolling sand dunes before reaching a traditional desert camp. The evening is spent enjoying dinner, local music, and stargazing, followed by an overnight stay in the heart of the desert.

Day 3: DAY 3: MERZOUGA-OUARZAZATE-MARRAKECH

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Marrakech

In the morning it is recommended to wake up early to climb the dunes and watch the most magical sunrise, breakfast, then meet your guide to starting driving to Ouarzazate, We will visit the cinema studios in Ouarzazate, have lunch and drive to Marrakech

Location

Activity location

Dades Gorges
- R704, Atlas Mountains
- 45350, Boumalne Dades, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

Café de France
- 72 Rue des Banques
- 40000, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco

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