3 day morocco desert tour from marrakesh

3 day Morocco desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. Amid this 3-day, 2-night visit, you will see numerous astounding locales in a brief period. Counting the Ait-Ben-Haddou Kasbah, Ouarzazate City, the Dades, and the Todra Gorges. In expansion to the Merzouga Sahara Forsake, the Draa Valley, and other Berber communities. Appreciate the breathtaking view of the Tall Mapbook mountains. And ride camels into the center of the forsake. Witness the wonderful nightfall and dawn over the Sahara. At long last, the visit closes in Marrakesh.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Marrakesh

DURATION

3 days/2 nights

TOUR STYLE

Private

INCLUDED

Pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Marrakech

A/C modern 4×4 SUV, a van, or a minibus

English-speaking driver or a driver and an English-speaking tour guide

First and second-night accommodations

Meals: 2 dinners & 2 breakfasts

Camel trekking experience

Sandboarding

NOT INCLUDED

Lunches

Beverages

Entrance fees, when needed

Tips (optional)

Cross the High Atlas Mountains
Visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
Stop at Ouarzazate atlas Studio
Argan oil cooperative
Discovering Dades Gorges and Todra Canyon
Camel Trekking through Merzouga Desert
Enjoying a magical Sunset & Sunrise
Overnight in Desert camp
playing Sandboarding at Sand Dunes

Marrakech ⇢ High Atlas mountains ⇢ Ait Ben Haddou ⇢ Dades Valley

The 3-day Marrakech desert tour begins at 8 AM from the airport or your Marrakech Hotel. Then drive across the magnificent High Atlas highlands and the Tizi-N-Tichka pass. Stops will be made for panoramic views of the stunning scenery.

Following that, We will visit the famed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou—a fortified settlement designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Kasbah has appeared in movies such as Gladiator, Alexander, and The Mummy. In addition, there are television shows such as Game of Thrones. Then we travel to Ouarzazate, known as ¨The Gate of the Desert. After lunch, we will continue our tour of Rose Valley, passing through Skoura’s vast palm grove. Finally, we drive to Boumalne Dades, where we will spend the night.

Driving distance: Approximately 353 km.
Driving time: Approximately 6 hr 30 min.

Dades Valley ⇢ Tinghir Oasis ⇢ Todra Gorge ⇢ Merzouga desert

On the second day of your Morocco desert tour, we travel through the Dades Valley and stop at a viewpoint overlooking the Valley to take in the stunning panorama of the Dades Gorges, where the passage of the Todra River has cut a spectacular canyon through the mountains, resulting in a steep red cliff-side gorge. Feel free to roam through the gorges and enjoy the scenery. Following that, we drive through the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad. There will be time for lunch along the route.

In the afternoon, we arrive at the Sahara desert of Merzouga. You switch to camels to cross the sandy desert. A pouse will be made for you to admire the spectacular sunset from the top of a high dune. Then go to the desert luxury camp, where you may listen to Berber drum music while dancing around the campfire beneath the huge open sky of stars. Dinner and stay at the camp.

Driving distance: Approximately 275 km.
Driving time: Approximately 4 hr.

Merzouga desert ⇢ Draa River ⇢ Ouarzazate ⇢ Marrakech

Wake up early to see the stunning sunrise in the middle of the desert. Then you will have free time to enjoy a wonderful Moroccan breakfast. Return to Merzouga via camel or camp 4×4 to meet your driver. Then we head to Rissani, which is well-known for its ethnic big souk. Following that, we travel to Alnif before continuing along the Draa Valley to Ouarzazate. Then we cross the Tizi-N-Tichka pass to get to Marrakech. Finally, the 3-day Marrakech desert tour concludes with a drop-off at your Marrakech lodging.

Driving distance: Approximately 560 km.
Driving time: Approximately 9 hr

When making your reservation, please specify any food limitations you may have, such as being vegetarian or vegan.
Throughout the tour, your guide will recommend eating lunch at places that serve fresh ingredients. Nonetheless, if you have a specific restaurant in mind, please convey it to your guide; they will gladly accompany you there.
If you want to spice up your trip, we have some extra activities for you to try: Quad Bike or Buggy in the Merzouga desert. If you are interested in participating in these activities please let your guide know.
You can spend an additional full day in the desert or conclude your tour in Fes. See Marrakech to Fes 4-day tour.
During your trip, your driver will stop for you to take pictures but if you see a beautiful view and want to stop you can let your driver know

Morocco offers a rich tapestry of extra activities that cater to diverse interests, from adventure seekers to cultural enthusiasts. The country’s unique blend of landscapes, traditions, and modern influences creates a vibrant environment for exploration. Here’s a detailed overview of the various activities you can enjoy:

Before& After the tour	During the tour
Airport transfers Marrakech guided tour Day trip to Ourika Valley Day trip to Ouzoud Waterfalls Hot Air Ballon ride in Marrakech Day trip to Essaouira	Quad biking activity Buggy driving activity Horse ride Romantic dinner in the desert birthday cake