5 Day Marrakech & Merzouga Group tours
If you’re visiting Marrakech and searching for a memorable adventure on a budget, we’ve put up this perfect 5-day Marrakech and Merzouga Sahara Desert trip specially for you. The tour itinerary includes a wide variety of breathtaking sights and activities.
Discover the hidden gems of Marrakech, immerse yourself in the Moroccan culture, and 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.
5-day Desert tour from Marrakech highlights:
- Discovering the mysteries of Marrakech.
- Integrating into the local culture.
- Driving over the magnificent Atlas Mountains.
- Passing through the charming Telouet Village.
- Exploring the ancient Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
- 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: 5 Day tour Marrakech & Merzouga
Day 1st: (Airport & Marrakech overnight)
Our professional driver will be waiting for you at the airport of Marrakech “Menara Airport” holding a sign where your name is written for an easy meeting.
Following the meeting, you will be driven to our accommodation located in the heart of Marrakech. Check-in your private hotel room and have the rest of the day free for relaxing.
Note; If you arrive afternoon or early evening on the 1st day, we recommend you heading out to discover the nightlife of Marrakech and enjoy the sunset from a rooftop bar restaurant.
Accommodation & Category
| Premium stay option | Riad Anya & Spa / Marrakech |
| Standard stay option | Riad Merzouga / Marrakech |
| Basic stay option | Riad Les Reves / marrakech |
Day 2nd: (High Atlas Mountains & Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah)
On the second morning of our 5-Day Tour Marrakech & 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 5-Day 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.
You will then continue to Ouarzazate. Visit the film studios, picture the Taourirt kasbah, and end the day by driving to Boumalne Dades. Overnight stay in Boumalne Dades.
Accommodation & Category
| Premium stay option | Riad Paradise / Dades Valley |
| Standard stay option | Riad Sahara Stars / Dades Valley |
| Basic stay option | Hotel Bia Besta / Dades Valley |
Day 3rd: (Todra Gorges & Merzouga Desert)
On the 3rd day of our journey, 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
| Premium stay option | CaravanSerai Luxury Camp/ Merzouga |
| Standard stay option | Ideal Desert Camp/ Merzouga |
| Basic stay option | Desert Life Camp/ Merzouga |
Day 4th: (Sahara Desert & Back to Marrakech)
We strongly advise getting up early to catch a breathtaking sunrise. Optionally, You may also try sandboarding. After breakfast, you will ride the camels or the 4Wd vehicle back to Merzouga Town.
Start the drive back to Marrakech with several stop breaks on the way, including a lunch stop in a nice restaurant.. Drop off at our accommodation in Marrakech. After check-in, you will have the entire evening free in Marrakech. We strongly recommend trying the Moroccan SPA (Hammam).
Accommodation & Category
| Premium stay option | Riad Anya & Spa/ Marrakech |
| Standard stay option | Riad Merzouga/ Marrakech |
| Basic stay option | Riad Les Reves/ Marrakech |
Day 5th: (Marrakech city tour & Fly back home)
Wake up and enjoy your breakfast on the rooftop of the Riad/Hotel. If you’re lucky and your return flight is in the evening, you could take advantage of the opportunity to explore the city sightseeing before heading to the airport.
We recommend you visit the Bahia Palace, Medersa Ben Youssef, Koutobia Mosque, and Garden Secret, etc…
Our driver will transfer you back to the Menara Airport at the time you prefer (!You should be there at the airport at least 2 hours before the departure of your flight).
Note: if the above itinerary is not what you're looking for! Then it's nothing to worry about! All you have to do is message us, and we'll gladly create a bespoke tour schedule tailored to your preferences and needs.
Good to know about the 3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech:
- This is a group tour, and you will be sharing the transportation with 12 other participants.
- Transfers from and to the airport will be private to save you time.
- You will stay in private rooms with private bathrooms (All hotels & camps).
- You can request to be transported by the 4×4 instead of a camel.
- Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available.
- Quad bikes can be arranged on your request (Extra cost).
- Don’t use the hair dryer in the Desert camp.
- Avoid short skirts during Ramadan.
- Avoid Smoking in public areas during Ramadan.
For any other questions or recommendations, please feel free to contact us.
Includes and Excludes
Price Includes:
Price Includes: - All the itinerary transportation (5 Days).️
- Full support before and during the trip.
- 02 airport transfer by a private car.
- All the sightseeing visits mentioned in the itinerary.
- 04 overnight accommodation from the chosen option.
- 04 breakfast + 02 dinners in the Desert/Dades.
- Camel ride sunset excursion with sandboarding.
- 4×4 Safari through the dunes of Merzouga.
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Not included & Optionals
Not included & Optionals- ️International flights.
- The entrance fees.
- Lunches & Drinks.
- Dinners in Marrakech.
- Personal expenses.
- Quad bikes (Optional).
- Marrakech city tour (Optional).
Costs & Rates
| Tour with Basic accommodation | 255 Є per each participant |
| Tour with Standard accommodation | 359 Є per each participant |
| Tour with Premium accommodation | 470 Є per each participant |
TOUR DETAILS
DAYS
3
FROM
MARRAKECH
TO
MERZOUGA
PRICE FROM
150 €
Tour Price:
The cost of a 3 Day tour Marrakech to Merzouga changes based on the number of people, the season, and the type of accommodation you choose. It ranges from 150 € per person with budget group tours to 400€ per person for couples with luxury tour.
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
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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.
u003cbru003eWhich 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.
Happy travelers in 3 Day tour Marrakec to merzouga desert
Client Testimonials in Tripadvisor
Enya Kennedy
Customer
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
Sufyan Galvan
Customer
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.
Leonard Castillo
Customer
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.