Take a 3-day private tour from Marrakech to the Merzouga Desert and explore the real Morocco. Enjoy breathtaking landscapes ranging from the snow-capped Atlas mountains to the color-changing sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. Visit Berber mud brick fortified kasbahs and explore lush green oases and limestone canyons. The moment you sit on the back of your camel and watch the sunset on the way to your LUXURY CAMP in the Merzouga Desert, you will realize that this Sahara Desert trip is well worth it!
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Meeting Point
At your Hotel / Riad
DAY 1 : Meeting
pick-up at your hotel
Day 1 : Marrakech – AiT Ben HADDOU - Ouarzazate - Gorges of Dades
pick you up from your Hotel in Marrakech at 7:30, and departure to Ait Benhaddou over the high Atlas Mountains; passing through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260m), visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and stop for lunch in a local restaurant. In the Afternoon we will drive to Ouarzazate and stop near the atlas film studios for a photo then continue to the city center for a panoramic view of the kasbah of Taourirt. After that you will head to Boumalne du Dades for a night.Dinner and overnight in the Hotel
kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
At midday you'll arrive to the famous fortified city of Ait BenHaddou - the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. Travel back in time with our local official guide taking you around the kasbah. The Ksar of Aït-Ben-Haddou is a striking example of southern Moroccan architecture. Listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has also been the backdrop for many Hollywood productions. Films and TV series that have used the services of the studio include The Mummy, Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, Babel, Game of Thrones, Vikings and many more.
Todgha Gorge
At the mid point of the journey we will arrive at the Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, a fortified city that has served a filming location for movies such as Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven. You'll have approximately two and a half hours here to explore this spectacular desert city and to have lunch.
The route then continues to Ouarzazate where you will have approximately half an hour to admire and take photos of the impressive Taourirt Kasbah.
Taking “The Road of a Thousand Kasbahs" towards Skoura we will then cross the Valley of the Roses to finally arrive at the Dadès Valley, where we will spend the night.
Day 2 : Gorges of Dades – MERZOUGA DESERT
Departure in the morning to go even further in the desert to Merzouga, on the road you will visit the valley of the thousand Kasbah, Tinghir, Gorges de Todra, Erfoud, Rissani and the magnificent oasis of Tifilalte, to finally reach erg Chabi in Merzouga.
You will take a camel ride to admire the sunset and then join the bivouac where you will spend the night under the clear sky and full of stars.
Merzouga, Sahara desert Camp
Arrival to Merzouga is the final destination of today, where we meet our camels to take us to the Dunes of Erg Chebbi , where we will spend the night at a Berber desert camp. Overnight
DAY-3 MERZOUGA DESERT - OUARZAZATE - MARRAKESH
Merzouga - Ouarzazzat - Marrakesh
Today, get ready for an early Erg Chebbi sunrise camel ride before you meet your guide. Drive back to Marrakech through the Volcanic landscapes of the Anti Atlas Mountains to the village of Nkob. Once in Ouarzazate, feel free to ask your driver to stop at the film Studios if you wish. You can have lunch at leisure in the city center. Early in the afternoon, continue your drive crossing the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi Ntichka pass. Your Private 3 days desert trip from merzouga to Marrakech will end at Marrakech City mid afternoon. 8h Drive
Ending Point
Marrakech
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Private Transport, by air-conditioned vehicle, or 4×4
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Tour guide, Driver
Accommodation including 2 Night:
1 Night, in the Hotel
1, Night in the Sahara Desert, Luxury Camp
2, Dinner
2, Breakfast
Mint tea
Water
Lunches: you well have it in the local restaurants
Drinks
Gratuitis
We are three Brothers
Mohomed and Moustpha and we will be yours tour guides on the trip
We are from small village Imlil where we would like to take you around and show our real Berber life .
We are offering a tour thru our village to meet local people so see our culture and have a chance to try a traditional Moroccan food in our home .
We are three Brothers
Mohomed and Moustpha and we will be yours tour guides on the trip
We are from small village Imlil where we would like to take you around and show our real Berber life .
We are offering a tour thru our village to meet local people so see our culture and have a chance to try a traditional Moroccan food in our home .
Ásrún lára J.
“Not up to our expectations”
Hi! Unfortunately the tour was not like the description. The guide sent me a message at 20:20 the night before regarding the pick-up. But there was a problem with the WIFI at the hotel so I saw this message just before 9:00. We did not know this place was so we had to get a taxi. The guide, Mustapha, started by excusing his French and said he spoke Franglais. I speak French and English but my friend only French and the both of us sometimes had problems understanding him. He really has to improve both of these languages. This is not presentable. He did not tell us much, mostly when we asked questions. After the hike up to a tiny waterfall, it was lunchtime. We went to a very nice restaurant with great views to the Atlas mountains. The food was good. BUT in the description of this tour it is indicated that we will have lunch in the guide's family home in a small Berber village. I had decided to book this special tour (rather than somebody else's) because of this upcoming experience. After lunch we drove straight to Marrakech. We asked the driver if he could drop us of closer to our hotel - but no he could not because his boss had booked him on another tour in a short time. So I'm sorry to say that this tour was far away from our expectations. And for this price - I'm almost speechless. Some days after this tour, I met some people from my country who had been on similar guided tours for only 20 dollars. But I want to be clear on one thing - both the driver and the guide were extremely nice and helpful. They took very good care of us and all our needs and did everything we asked for. I'm really sorry for this negative review. Best regards, Ásrún Lára
Mohamed I.
Dear Ásrún Lára. How are you? thank you for your visit. Next time will do for you a best trip. Best regards Mohamed & Mustapha
Roberto V.
“Amazigh villages among the Atlas Mountains”
Mohamed I. was an excellent guide. He understood what our interests were via our messaging of each other. He and his excellent driver (also Mohamed) gave us a great tour of the valleys. His English was excellent and the information he provided during the trip was what we were looking for. Being in our 70's he understood how far to push the physical part of the trip to ensure enjoyment without overdoing it. Kudos to the Mohameds!
Mohamed I.
Dear Roberto, Thank you very much for the Great feedback, we hope to see you again inchallah Thanks Mohamed
Philip C.
“Exceptional local knowledge”
A pleasure knowing Mohamed
Mohamed I.
Hi Philip C. Thanks for the review, and Nice to meet you, we are glad to hear from you, kind regards Mohamed
$1,190/ per group