Merzouga 3-Day Tour
Trip description
Experience the magic of southern Morocco on a spectacular 3-day road trip. From the snow-capped peaks of the High Atlas Mountains to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, this journey offers a complete immersion into Berber culture. Travel through lush valleys, explore ancient UNESCO-listed kasbahs, and spend an unforgettable night beneath the stars in a traditional nomadic camp in the heart of the Sahara Desert. A timeless adventure where breathtaking landscapes, authentic traditions, and warm Moroccan hospitality come together.
Tour itinerary
Departure from Marrakech and crossing the High Atlas via the Tizi n 'Tichka pass.
Guided tour of the fortified Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO listed).
Route via Ouarzazate and the Valley of the Roses.
Dinner and overnight in a hotel in the heart of the Gorges du Dades.
Walking tour in the impressive Toudgha Gorge. Road to the South via Erfoud to reach the gates of the desert in Merzouga. Sunset and camel ride in the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Traditional dinner, Berber music around the fire and night in a bivouac under the stars.
Sunrise on the dunes and breakfast at the camp.
Back to Merzouga on a camel.
Return route via Rissani and the large palm grove of the Draa Valley.
Lunch on the way and arrival in Marrakech in the late evening.
Trip highlights
Magical night in bivouac under the stars in Erg Chebbi.
Sunset and sunrise at the top of the dunes.
Camel riding in the desert.
Visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO).
Crossing the High Atlas and the Toudgha Gorge.
Traditional Berber evening around the campfire.
Included
- Round-trip transport by air-conditioned vehicle (4x4 or minibus) with fuel.
- Francophone professional driver/guide.
- 1 night in a hotel in the Dades Gorges (with dinner and breakfast).
- Camel ride in the dunes for sunset and sunrise.
- 1 night in a Berber tent camp in Merzouga (with dinner and breakfast).
Not included
- Lunches and drinks.
- Optional local guides (e.g. in Aït Ben Haddou).
- Entrance tickets to monuments or movie studios.
- Optional activities (Quad, Buggy).
- Personal extras.