Highlights
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains with panoramic scenic views
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
- Experience a sunset camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Spend a night in a Sahara desert camp under the stars
- Enjoy extra desert activities: sandboarding, quad biking, and 4x4 excursions
Description
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Merzouga
Begin your premium private desert adventure with a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains and traditional Berber villages. Cross the famous Tizi n'Tichka Pass before stopping at the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco's legendary fortified village featured in many Hollywood films.
Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the Sahara, then travel through the Draa Valley with its palm groves, ancient kasbahs, and historic caravan routes. Arrive in Merzouga in the evening and settle into your private desert lodge at the edge of the dunes. Enjoy dinner and a peaceful overnight stay surrounded by the calm atmosphere of the Sahara.
Day 2: Merzouga Desert Experiences including Camel Ride & Desert Camp
After breakfast, enjoy free time to relax and experience the beauty of the desert surroundings. Optional activities are available, including visits to nomad families, quad biking, buggy rides, and sandboarding. In the late afternoon, prepare for a memorable camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi as the sun sets over the Sahara. Arrive at your premium desert camp where a traditional Moroccan dinner awaits under the stars.
Spend the evening enjoying Berber music and the magical atmosphere of the desert before your overnight stay in the camp.
Day 3: Merzouga – Todra Gorges – Marrakech
Wake early to admire a spectacular Sahara sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, return to the lodge to freshen up before beginning the journey back to Marrakech.
Travel through Erfoud and the Tafilalt oasis, with a stop at the impressive Todra Gorges, famous for its dramatic canyon landscapes and towering rock walls. Continue through the High Atlas Mountains before arriving back in Marrakech in the evening, ending your unforgettable premium 3-day desert experience.
Includes
Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned transportation
Onboard Wi-Fi
Driver-guide
1st night at AC desert lodge with en-suite room and pool access (Merzouga)
2nd night in a private desert camp tent (standard or luxury)
2 Breakfasts (vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options available)
2 Dinners (vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options available)
Sunset and sunrise camel rides
Sandboarding
Live Berber drumming and music at the camp
Luggage handling and storage
Excludes
Local guide to the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou (for an additional €5 per person)
Lunch and drinks
Desert activities (quad and 4x4) are optional and available at extra cost
Important Information
- Tour starts 7, 8, or 9 AM Day 1; ends ~5–6 PM in Marrakech on Day 3 (round-trip loop)
- Pickup available from your Marrakech accommodation. Check your voucher for full pickup details (after booking)
- Night 1 at a Merzouga desert lodge, en-suite room & pool access. Night 2 in a private desert camp, Standard tent (shared bathroom) or Luxury tent (private en-suite), based on your selected option
- Camel trek ~45–60 min each way; long trousers recommended. Walking alongside the caravan is available as an alternative
- Multiple stops for sightseeing, photos & meals across mountains, valleys & desert
- Luggage travels with you; keep a small bag for the desert night
- Lunch & drinks not included; bring cash (EUR/MAD), as cards may not be accepted at some points; lunch €10–€13/person
- Optional (Merzouga): quad, 4x4 dune bashing, buggy (see voucher)
- Weather: hot Jun–Aug, cold nights Nov–Feb; pack layers. Standard tents have no AC; Luxury tents include AC/heating
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
