The 3 day desert tour from Marrakech offers a stunning journey through Morocco’s most iconic landscapes. Starting in Marrakech, the tour crosses the Atlas Mountains to the ancient Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and the cinematic city of Ouarzazate. You’ll explore the scenic Dades Valley and the impressive Todra Gorge before reaching Merzouga.
In Merzouga, a camel trek takes you across the Erg Chebbi dunes to a desert camp, where you’ll enjoy stargazing in the Sahara. This 3 days Marrakech to Merzouga tour concludes with a scenic return to Marrakech, making it a perfect blend of Moroccan culture and desert adventure.
The 3 day desert tour from Marrakech is among the most popular, offering an unforgettable journey through Morocco’s majestic landscapes. This desert trip unveils a wealth of new experiences, including scenic oases, golden sand dunes, historic Kasbahs, and the thrill of camel trekking. You’ll spend the night in a private Sahara desert camp, where the clear, unpolluted skies allow for breathtaking stargazing. The sunset viewed during your camel trek is equally enchanting, making this tour a spectacular adventure in the heart of the desert.
(6 Hours Drive)
The journey on this 3 days desert tour from Marrakech begins with a drive through the awe-inspiring Atlas Mountains, offering breathtaking scenery on the way to the ancient Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, this kasbah provides a window into Morocco’s rich history with its walled compounds and local souks. The tour then stops in Ouarzazate, known as the “Gateway to the Desert,” famous for its landscapes that have appeared in many films. The first day of this 3 days Marrakech to Merzouga ends with an overnight stay in a guesthouse in Dades Valley, after a delicious Moroccan dinner.
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(4 Hours Drive)
The second day of this 3 day Sahara Desert tour from Marrakech begins with a Moroccan breakfast in Dades Valley, followed by a drive towards Merzouga. Along the way, you’ll stop at the Todra Gorge, where flat paths between towering 200-meter cliffs offer spectacular views. This surreal landscape is a photographer’s dream! Later, in Merzouga, experience a camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes, with stunning desert views as the sun sets. The night is spent at a desert camp under a sky full of stars, making this an unforgettable part of the 3 days desert tour from Marrakech.
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(9 Hours Drive)
On the final day of the 3 day Marrakech to Merzouga tour, the return journey begins with visits to fascinating sites like Rissani, famous for its traditional Moroccan architecture, as well as N’kob and Tamnougalt. After passing once more through Ouarzazate, the tour ends with a scenic drive back across the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. This journey concludes the 3 day Sahara Desert tour from Marrakech with an arrival in Marrakech by evening, marking the end of an incredible adventure.
