Merzouga Desert 3 Days 2 Nights Trip

Experience the Moroccan Sahara Desert on a 3-day safari tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. Discover the edge of the Sahara and explore the dramatic landscapes of the Dades Valley and Kasbah of Ouarzazate. Ride a camel across the dunes of Erg Chebbi.  Watch the sunset and sunrise. See the Kasbah of Ouarzazate, and sleep at a desert camp surrounded by high dunes.

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Tinghir

Your journey begins after an early departure from the Marrakech hotel by crossing the High Atlas Mountains past one Berber village after another to the UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, famous for its Kasbah and fortified village, and previously used as a set for some famous Hollywood epics as well as a backdrop for some fashion magazines photoshoots. After some leisure time to explore the village with its Kasbah, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant, then continue your drive through Ouarzazate, known as the Gate of the Sahara and onto Boumalne Dades, admiring the scenic drive along the road to Tinghir, where you can enjoy dinner and an overnight stop.

Day 2: Tinghir – Todgha Gorges – Merzouga

After enjoying a Moroccan breakfast, depart your hotel and drive to the dramatic Todgha Gorges, pausing for some free time to explore the canyons and savor lunch at a local café. Continue to Merzouga to meet your camel safari. Then, experience the Erg Chebbi dunes on camelback and watch the sunset change the color of the sand. Reach your desert camp before nightfall and relish an authentic Moroccan dinner under the stars. Local nomads will provide the entertainment and show you how to play the Tam Tam drums. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stop.

Day 3: Merzouga Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Before breakfast you can wake up early to watch the sunrise (optional), a driver will be waiting to pick you up for the transfer back to Marrakech. Stop half-way for lunch in Ouarzazate.