3-Day Tour to Merzouga Dunes and Camel Trekking Experience from Marrakech
Highlights
Marrakech, Aït Benhaddou, Dadès Gorges, Todgha Gorge, Merzouga
Locations Covered
Marrakech, Aït Benhaddou, Dadès Gorges, Todgha Gorge, Merzouga
gastronomical, safari, Desert
Group Tour
3 Days
Easy
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Description
Embark on a three-day budget adventure from Marrakech to the edge of the Sahara Desert. Explore Ait Ben Haddou's historic kasbah, traverse the dramatic Dades Valley, and experience camel rides across Erg Chebbi’s dunes. Enjoy a night under the stars in a desert camp, with optional luxury upgrades available.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Dades
- Begin your journey by crossing the High Atlas Mountains past one Berber village after another to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou. This village is famous for its kasbah and fortified village and has been used as a set for some famous Hollywood epics and magazine photo shoots.
- After some leisure time, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and continue driving through Ouarzazate, the Gate of the Sahara.
- Continue to Boumalne Dades, admiring the scenic drive along the Dades Valley, where you can enjoy dinner and rest for the night at Kasbah Amazigh or Hotel Chems.
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Day 2: Dades - Todgha Gorges - Merzouga
- Following breakfast, depart your hotel and drive to Tinghir and its dramatic Todgha Gorges, pausing for some free time to explore the canyons.
- Enjoy lunch at a local cafe and continue to Merzouga to meet your camel caravan.
- Experience the Erg Chebbi dunes on camelback and watch the sunset set.
- Reach your desert camp before nightfall and enjoy an authentic Moroccan dinner under the stars. Local nomads will provide entertainment and show you how to play the traditional Tam Tam drums.
Enjoy dinner and an overnight stop.
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Day 3: Merzouga Ouarzazate - Marrakech
- Following an early wake-up to watch the sunrise before breakfast (optional), a driver will be waiting to pick you up for the transfer back to Marrakech.
- Stop halfway for lunch at a local restaurant.
- Get dropped off at your original departure point or Djemaa El Fna around 8 PM.
What's Included
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Know Before You Go
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 17 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 17 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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