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Discover the magic of the Merzouga Desert on a 3-day journey from Marrakech. Ride camels, watch stunning sunsets, and sleep under the stars in a Bedouin camp for an unforgettable desert adventure.

Highlights

• Ride camels through the stunning dunes of Merzouga Desert at sunset and sunrise
• Spend the night in a Berber desert camp with music and dinner under the stars
• Explore the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, seen in Gladiator and Game of Thrones
• Walk through the towering Todgha Gorges and enjoy scenic photo stops
• Travel the Road of 1001 Kasbahs and cross the High Atlas Mountains

Description

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. Day 1: 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 2: 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 3: 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

Hotel pickup and drop-off Air-conditioned minibus or minivan Multilingual driver-guide 1 night in an AC private Hotel room/suite with bathroom 1 night in a private Desert Camp Tent (standard or luxury) Sunset and sunrise camel rides in Merzouga Desert Moroccan dinners and breakfasts (vegetarian options available) Sandboarding in the Sahara Desert Berber drumming and campfire music experience Onboard Wi-Fi Secure luggage storage and handling

Important Information

• Tour starts at 7 AM on Day 1 and ends around 8 PM on Day 3
• You’ll get your pickup details via WhatsApp (main contact) and email the day before your trip—usually by 6 PM.
• We’ll pick you up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. If it’s not accessible by car, no worries—we’ll set a nearby meeting point just a short walk away.
• Tour can also start from Ouarzazate
• Both luxury and standard camps offer private tents. Luxury tents come with private bathrooms inside, while standard tents use shared bathrooms nearby. (See “standard or luxury desert camp booking options” for more info.)
• Sunrise/sunset camel rides and Sandboarding are included in all camp types
• Camel ride alternatives: You can walk to the camp (standard option only), or request a 4x4 transfer for €50 per vehicle—available for both standard and luxury camps.
• Optional quad biking available (€50 per person, 1-hour session; min. 2 people)
• Temperatures vary: hot (June–Aug), cold nights (Nov–Feb)

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund