Marrakech to Sahara Desert in 3-day

If you’re visiting Marrakech and searching for a memorable adventure, we’ve put up this perfect 3-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert with a wide variety of breathtaking sights and activities.

Drive through the High Atlas Mountains’ breathtaking scenery. Visit the 17th-century Kasr of Ait Ben Haddou. Pay a visit to the dramatic Todgha Gorge. Ride the camels and experience an unforgettable night in the Sahara Desert. Please read the entire itinerary below for more details!


The highlights of our 3-day Desert tour from Marrakech:

  • Driving over the magnificent Atlas Mountains.
  • Passing through the charming Telouet Village.
  • Exploring the ancient Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
  • Visiting the Atlas Film studio
  • Discovering the Dades Valley
  • Wandering the Todra Gorges
  • Sunset & Sunrise camel ride
  • Overnight Desert Glamping
  • Sandboarding
  • Quad driving off-road
  • Driving through the Daraa Valley
  • Passing the famous Tizi N’Tichka

Itinerary: 3 Day tour Marrakech to Merzouga

Day 1: Marrakech to Dades Valley

At the beginning of your 3 Day Tour Marrakech to Merzouga Desert tour, our driver will pick you up right from your accommodation. After a few hours’ drive, you will be amazed by the high Atlas Mountains’ panoramic views. Drive through the famous Tizi N’Tichka road, and stop to see the Berber Villages.

The 3 Days Desert tour will take us to the well-known Kasbah (Ait-Ben-Haddou). The Kasbah is located in the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains. Across the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech (Ait-Ben-Haddou) was one of the most used trading sites. Not to mention that Ait Ben Haddou has been the background for countless films.

Afterwards, you traverse the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs and the picturesque Valley of the Roses, Monkey Fingers, and enjoy the sunset from the top of Tisdrine road.  Finally, arrive at Dades Gorges, where you will enjoy dinner and spend the night in a comfortable hotel.

Accommodation & Category

Deluxe stay optionRiad Sahara Stars Dades (H-B)
Basic stay optionHotel La Kasbah (B-B).

Day 2: Dades Valley to Merzouga Desert

On the second day of our 3 Day Tour Marrakech to Merzouga desert, we leave the Riad in Boumalne Dades after a delicious breakfast and hit the road again. Do not worry; there isn’t much time left to reach the Sahara Desert.

Our first stop of the day will be at Todgha Gorges. The Todra Gorges are steep wadis formed over centuries by the passage of the River Todra. You will have enough time to walk and enjoy the surrounding Gorges.

Finally, we will reach Merzouga, the icon of the tour. The camel guide will take you on a camel ride over the spectacular Erg-Chebbi dunes. Without a doubt, Erg Chebbi’s golden dunes will take your breath away. Let’s not forget the memorable sunset; the sunset you are going to watch must be one of the best in your entire life.

After sunset, you’ll continue your camel trek to the Nomad campsite. Spending a night in the middle of thousands of dunes will be a moment not to forget. By the end of the day, you can enjoy a drumming party and gaze at the sky.

Accommodation & Category

Deluxe stay optionCarvanSerai Luxury Desert Camp (H-B)
Basic stay optionDesert life Camp (H-B)

Day 3: Merzouga Desert & Return to Marrakech

We strongly advise getting up early to catch a breathtaking sunrise. Optionally, You may also try sandboarding and the quad bike excersion. After breakfast, you will ride the camels or the 4Wd vehicle back to Merzouga Town.

Pay a quick visit to the Rissani Market, and continue the road through Alnif, Tazzarine, Nqob, and Agdz. Lunch break will be in Ouarzazate before we continue on to Marrakech.

The 3 Day Tour Marrakech to Merzougadesert will end when we arrive back in Marrakech. Your driver will drop you off at your Riad or, if you choose, at the airport.


Why is the private Desert Tour the best option?

Easy meeting & Unlimited Luggage:

You can choose the time of pick-up, and our driver will meet you at the entrance of your Marrakech accommodation and wait for you to finish your check-out without any rush! You can bring as much luggage as you wish (the car trunk can accommodate up to six large suitcases and some hand carry-on bags).

Flexible stops & Unlimited timing:

You can always ask the driver to make additional stops or bypass others whenever and wherever you wish (based on your preferences). As well as for lunch spots, you can search online for your favorite restaurant, and your driver will be happy to take you there.

Comfort and privacy:

The 3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech covers a distance of 1.200 kilometers (19 hours total driving time), and the means of transportation is the most significant consideration. Our private Desert tours provide you with a high-comfort SUV Land Cruiser TX to assure an enjoyable ride and transform the long drives into a lifetime memory with your favorite tunes. You will have complete access to the vehicle (A/C, Bluetooth, Windows, and everything else).

The ability to adjust to unanticipated emergencies:

Our private tours are always ready to adapt to any last-minute changes or emergencies, such as weather changes, health issues, road closures, or Personal needs. It’s always better to be pre-prepared for everything.

Why to avaiod Ramassage shared bus tours?

Ramassage 3-Day Sahara Desert Tours (also known as shared group tours) are the bigest scam and the worst idea to plan your upcoming dream desert trip. You pay less for the trip, but you end up stopping in every shop (commission charge) and restaurant that costs quadruple prices instead of investing this valuable time to visit the landmarks listed on the itinerary. Hidden costs everwhere!

Bad communication & stressful meeting:

You will not be able to chat with a travel agent to answer any questions or concerns before the trip begins. All you’ll receive is a very short message the day before the date of departure, including the meeting point and approximate time for the pick up and the suffering begings from here. The meeting point is 15-minute walk away from your accommodation, and the collection time is most likely before dusk to allow enough time for all of the forced shopping stops. After getting lost in the Medina’s tight alleys in the dark and being harassed by intoxicated locals on the narrow streets, you’ll arrive at the set meeting point and wait for 30 minutes before all of the group members board the bus.

Dizzy ride through the Mountains:

One of the worst parts of this ramassage trip is the ride through the Atlas Mountains in the bus. Riding the bus across the high Atlas Mountains connecting Marrakech and the Desert is quite difficult (winding route), and there is a big posibility that you end up feeling dizzy after two hours of sitting on the bus.

Forced shooping & Hidden costs:

The companies that provide this low-cost shared-ramassage-group desert tour typically have agreements with shops and lunch eateries (such as carpet cooperatives, Argan oil stores, bazaars, and so on). You will be taken there, and you will have no choice except to buy (at a high price). The biggest problem here is not only ripping your pocket but also wasting valuable time by stopping by shops in every corner instead of discovering the magnificent sightseeing on your way.


Booking & Payment Policy

Booking

  • To book this 3 Day Tour Marrakech to Merzouga contact us to check the availability and to get exact details.

Confirmation

  • In order to guarantee any tour or activity, we request a small deposit transferred through PayPal to our account. You can pay the rest in cash at the meeting point or the Morocco Travel Tour agency official in Euros, Dollars, or dirhams equivalent. Sometimes, we accept the balance to be transferred to our bank account.

Cancellation policy

  • If you wish to cancel your tour, we must receive written confirmation through Email. We accept cancellation according to these conditions
  • 4 days or more before starting your tour : refundable 100% of your deposit
  • 3 days or less before starting your tour is non-refundable

Feel Free To Request:

You can contact us any time to clarify any of your points and decide to book late if you wish. Please remember that we are a small family owned company with limited resources. We have a few knowledgeable Drivers & Guides, a few cars, and small accommodations with a maximum of 15 rooms. We fill up quickly, so make sure to book our services as early as you can.


Extra Activities & Excursions

3-day Desert tour from Marrakech Extras ( During, Before, and after)

During the tour:

  • Quad Bikes
  • Horse ride

Before & After the tour:

  • Airport transfers
  • Marrakech Guided tour
  • Hot air Ballon ride
  • Chez Ali festival
  • Day trip to Essaouira
  • Day trip to Ouzoud
  • Day trip to Imlil & Atlas Mountains
  • Day excursion to Ourika Valley
  • All Marrakech day trips
  • Transfer to Casablanca.
  • Transfer to Agadir
  • Transfer to Tangier
  • Transfer to Fes

FAQ about 3 Day Tour Marrakech to Merzouga

Questions you may have about the 3 day tour Marrakech to Merzouga desert!

How far is Merzouga Desert from Marrakech?

Merzouga Desert is a 557 km drive from Marrakech. The distance between Merzouga and Marrakech is quite long, but with our luxury transports, you will never feel that you drove that far. Additionally, we will break the drive halfway and spend the night in Boumalne.

What the 3 day tour Marrakech to Merzouga Desert tour accommodations are?

During our guided 3 day tour Marrakech to Merzouga itinerary, you will spend the first night in a hotel and the other night in a luxury campsite. When booking, you can request the luxury campsite or the standard one.

How can we book the 3 day tour marrakech to Merzouga?

You text us using the contact form. Send us the travel dates, number of people, kind of accommodation, pick-up location, and drop-off place. That’s all you need to book the private 3 day tour Marrakech To Merzouga Sahara Desert.

How can you pay us?

We accept credit cards, cash, apps, and other forms of payment. Most of our travelers pay us a small deposit to confirm the availability and pay the rest in cash to our tour guide.

Should we book this 3 day tour Marrakech to Merzouga in advance or wait until arriving?

We recommend you book in advance as early as possible. When booking in advance, we can book you the best available hotels, and you will save at least %10 of the price.


Which is better Zagora or Merzouga?

We consider Merzouga the better option for experiencing the Moroccan desert. The landscape is more awe-inspiring due to the larger and more picturesque sand dunes, particularly the famous Erg Chebbi. Merzouga’s proximity to the Algerian border also gives it a more remote and untouched feel. Even though Zagora is easier to reach from Marrakech, its dunes are less impressive and smaller. Merzouga is the preferred option for those who want an authentic and visually stunning desert experience, provided they have the time.

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Enya Kennedy

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My partner and I went on a 3-day tour from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert (Merzouga), and all we can say is what an incredible tour and experience it was. Excellent private tour. Our guides Mohammed (guide) & Mohammed (Driver) were incredibly knowledgeable and gave us a fantastic 3-day tour. We learned about history, art, culture, and much more. Would highly recommend Morocco Travel Tour 10/10

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Sufyan Galvan

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Excellent 3-day Desert tour showing off some of the best sights in Morocco. The itinerary is well-planned, with smooth transitions between events. Mohammed was the best tour guide; knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. The standout was definitely the night in the Sahara Desert. Our tour itself was fantastic and highly recommended. If I had more time, I’d spent another night in the Desert.

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Leonard Castillo

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It was a fantastic experience, and we saw a lot of beautiful sights over our three-day desert excursion. Our driver Mohammed has been very attentive and very kind to us. Our favorite sights were the Atlas Mountains, the Kasbah, Todgha Gorges, and the Desert. We rode the Camels into the Erg Chebbi and spent a memorable night in the Desert camp- A thing I would never forget. Thank you, Mohammed and Morocco Travel Tour.