3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour: Camel Rides & Overnights

Name: 3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour: Camel Rides & Overnights
Brand: Viator
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Our 3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour stands out because it combines authentic Sahara adventure with comfort, organization, and personal attention. From crossing the High Atlas Mountains and visiting the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou to walking through Todra Gorge and riding camels at sunset in the Erg Chebbi dunes, every stop is carefully planned to balance scenic beauty, culture, and adventure without feeling rushed. We operate in comfortable air-conditioned vehicles with experienced English-speaking driver-guides, small group sizes for a more enjoyable journey, and a well-located desert camp experience under the stars with traditional Berber music in the evening. For added flexibility, guests who prefer not to ride camels can transfer to the camp by 4x4 at no extra cost, and optional quad biking is available for extra excitement. This tour is designed to deliver a genuine Sahara experience while ensuring comfort, reliability, and smooth logistics from pickup to drop-off.

Included

Cozy hotel accommodation at Tinghir or Kelaat Mgouna
Sunset and sunrise camel rides, sandboarding experience.
Dinner
Breakfast
Air-conditioned minibus with one of our experienced driver-guide

Not included

Lunches and drinks
Local Guide in Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

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What you'll do

At 8 o'clock in the morning after meeting your driver, you will leave Marrakech
from Jamaa El Fnaa squire to reach Ouarzazate crossing the High Atlas Tizi n'Tichka pass (2260m Att).
30 min
Stop for photography at the top of Atlas mountains Tizi n Tichka, before you con
tinue to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah,
15 min
Ait Ben Haddou is the first major stop today for sightseeing The Berber fortifie
d village of Ait Ben Haddou is a UNESCO listed landmark and is also known as a set for major Hollywood epics, here are a few of movies that used the village for shooting: the Kingdom of Heaven, Lawrence of Arabia, and Gladiator. Cross the river separating the Kasbah from the main road and explore the village at leisure.
2 hours
Photography Stope view of Atlas studios
10 min
Short break for photography and view of roses valley rose picking begins in Apri
l and 3 days festival in the first week in May, cosmetics product made by roses oil are available in the associations,
10 min
Short break for coffee and traditional tea
15 minAdmission included
Panoramic view in Dades
10 min
Overnight in Tinghir half-board private room
12 hoursAdmission included

In the morning after breakfast, departure to visit the gorges and the grove of T
odgha
1 hour
We continue our desert road to Erfoud (the capital of fossils) via Tinejdad (Berber villages)
After the continuation of our adventure in the impressive dunes of (Erg Chebbi) Merzouga.
30 min
We will leave the vehicle for a camel ride in the middle of the dunes
You will spend the night in the nomad tents in the big dunes and enjoy the silence between the stars. Dinner and overnight at the bivouac.
13 hoursAdmission included

After an early breakfast, drive back to the main road, where you will meet your
driver, and to Kelaat Mgouna roses valley, where you will have a lunch stop.
1 hour
Pass by Ouarzazate to the Atlas Mountain
10 min
Pass by Tichka Atlas mountain
10 min
At the end of the day we reach our final destination Marrakech, your driver will
drop you off in your accommodation, the end of service.
30 min

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup is available from all hotels and riads in Marrakech.

If your accommodation is accessible by car, pickup will be directly from your hotel entrance. For riads located inside the Medina where vehicle access is limited, a nearby meeting point within walking distance will be arranged and shared with you one day before departure.

Pickup time is between 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM (exact time will be confirmed the evening before the tour via WhatsApp or email).

Please ensure your contact details are correct at the time of booking so we can send your pickup confirmation and driver details.

If you are arriving by flight the same day, airport pickup can also be arranged upon request.

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Club Les Almoravides Hotel
Arset Djenan, Marrakech, Morocco
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Alkhayma Medina
Hopital Riad Al Mokha 14, Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad Tofaha
18 Rue Ank Jemel, Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad Jo
Rue Sidi Ahmed ou Moussa N_14, Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad Contessa
74 Derb El Halfaoui, Marrakech, Morocco
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Hotel Al Moussafirine
Avenue Med 5, Ouarzazate, Morocco
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Riad SofYan & Spa
25 Derb Slima, Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad Eva
76 Derb Moulay Abdul Kader, Marrakech, Morocco
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Hotel Ksar Kaissar
KM 1 Route de Kelaat Mgouna, , Ouarzazate, Morocco
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Riad Oasis Du Desert Boutique Hotel & SPA
Rue Bin Lafnadek, N_32, Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad Dardar
11 Derb Cherrata, Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad El Khaeir Piscine Hammam & Spa
141 Rue Chtouka, Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad Amodou
N 10, Hay Lamasalla, Tinerhir, Morocco
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Dar Fadma
Tarmigt, Morocco
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Riad Dar Chacha
4 Derb Lalla Chacha, Marrakech, Morocco
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Hotel Kawakib
Riad Zitoune Lakdim Derb Laafoo Nr 156, Marrakech, Morocco
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Casa Felicita & Spa
Derb Lakhdar, Riad Zitoun, Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad Sultan Suleiman
81 Derb El Hammam Kasbah, Riad Sultan Suleiman, Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad Reve De Samir
Ben Saleh Derb Cherrata Sghir N 04, Marrakech, Morocco
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Rimaliz House
Amizmir Maroc, Route de Tizguine, Amizmiz, Morocco
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Riad Tassili Marrakech
24 Riad Zitoun Lakdim, Derb Lakhdar, Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad Tazzori
19 Derb El Baroud, Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad Amber Zahra
Karia siyahia 16 Al Dar, Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad Shakho
105, Derb El Hammam, Mouassine, Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad Solange
Rue De La Kasbah, Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad Dar Le Monde
Zawiya of Sidi Bel Abbas, Marrakech, Morocco
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Dar Essassi
23 Djnane Ben Chegra, Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad L'encens Oriental
85 Derb Chtouka Kasbah 40000 Mechouar Al Kasbah , 85 Derb Chtouka Kasbah 40000 Mechouar Al Kasbah , Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad Dar Fanny
Rue Arset Loughzail, Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad Al Mechouar
66 Av. Imam El Ghazali, , Marrakech, Morocco
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Ouarzazat
Avenue Moulay Abdellah, Ouarzazate, Morocco
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Riad Ilyan & Spa
N 03 Ben Saleh Derb Abdelwasaa, Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad Sun Week
Riad Zitoun El Kedim Derb Zouak 9, Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad Ailen
170 Derb El Mejjat Hilana, Marrakech, Morocco
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RS Hotel Karam Resort
Avenue Moulay Rachid 1, Ouarzazate, Morocco
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Riad Dar Lfen
Derb Baghala Kasbah 114, Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad Dar Lfen
Kasbah Derb Baghala 114, Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad Samir Privilege Boutique Hotel & Spa
Ben Saleh Medina, Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad Nalan & Spa
51 Derb Sidi Mbarek, Sidi Mimoun, Marrakech, Morocco
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Hotel Les Jardins De Ouarzazate
Route De Zagora Tabounte, Ouarzazate, Morocco
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Riad El Habib
N 7 Drb Lakbour, Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad Saiot
135 Derb Jdid Bab Doukkala, Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad Dar Zaouia - Angsana Heritage Collection
24-Derb Si Said, Lagouassem, Morocco
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Berber Duchess Riad, Marrakech
Derb El Kadi 103, Marrakech, Morocco
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Villa Emraulde
Villa 64 Lotissement, Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad Guenaoua (near Place Jemaa El Fna)
Derb Gnaoua, Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad Palais MERYEM
23 Derb Ahlaka Bab Doukkala, Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad Arrahma
Mouqif Derb Sabaatou Rijal N15, Marrakech, Morocco
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Riad Magie Boutique Hotel
79 Derb Moulay Abdul Kader, Marrakech, Morocco
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