3-day Morocco desert tour
Private 3-day Morocco desert tour: Merzouga, Erg Chebbi, Aït Ben Haddou and the Dades Gorge. Camel trek and a night in desert tents.
About this tour
Live an unforgettable adventure in Morocco through the High Atlas, Aït Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate and the Sahara Desert. This tour combines history, culture and nature, with authentic experiences and a night in tents in the heart of the Merzouga desert.
Day-by-day itinerary
DAY 1Marrakech → Tizi-n-Tichka → Aït Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Dades Valley
- Pick-up at 8:00 am at the agreed place.
- Drive over the Tizi-n-Tichka, with panoramic views of the High Atlas and Berber villages.
- Visit to the Aït Ben Haddou kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Lunch in Aït Ben Haddou.
- Continue to Ouarzazate, with stops at the Taourirt Kasbah (under restoration: only part of it can be visited), the Atlas Studios and the Dades Valley.
- Dinner and overnight in the Dades Valley.
DAY 2Dades Gorge → Todra Gorge → Erfoud → Merzouga (night in the desert)
- Breakfast and drive to Merzouga, through Berber villages and Saharan oases such as Tinghir, Tinjdad and Erfoud.
- Arrival in Merzouga and start of the camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Option to climb the Great Dune to enjoy the Sahara sunset.
- Traditional dinner at the camp and drum music under the starry sky.
- Night in fully equipped desert tents, with bathroom and hot water.
DAY 3Camel trek back → Alnif → Ouarzazate → Marrakech
- Optional desert sunrise.
- Breakfast and camel ride back to Merzouga.
- Return drive to Marrakech through Alnif, Tazarine and N’Kob, with a lunch stop in Ouarzazate.
- Arrival in Marrakech in the late afternoon or evening and end of services.
What’s included
Included
- 4x4 or minibus transport
- Driver-guide in your language
- Fuel
- Camel trek in the desert
- Night in desert tents with dinner and breakfast
- Hotels on half board (dinner and breakfast)
Not included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments or sights
- Tips and unspecified services
- Flights
Accommodation
During the trip you stay in selected riads and hotels and, in the Merzouga desert, at a desert camp. You can choose standard, boutique or luxury accommodation; we name the exact places in your proposal.
Price
This tour costs from €395 per person, based on 2 travellers in standard accommodation. For larger groups the price per person goes down; in high season or with luxury accommodation it goes up. We send you the exact price for your dates within 24 hours.
What to bring
- Comfortable layers and something warm: desert nights are cool even in summer.
- Comfortable shoes for walking in medinas and on the dunes.
- Sunglasses, a cap or scarf and sunscreen.
- A small backpack for the night at the camp.
- Some cash in dirhams for meals, drinks and tips.
How to book
- Message us on WhatsApp or by email with your dates and number of travellers.
- Within 24 hours you receive your itinerary and final price, with no obligation.
- We adjust whatever you like and you confirm the booking.
Why travel with Turismo a Marruecos
Just you and your group, no crowded coaches.
A driver-guide who speaks your language.
Flexible routes adapted to your interests.
Personalised quote in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Is the tour private?
Yes. It is a private trip just for you and your companions, with your own driver and at your own pace.
Can it be customised?
Yes. We adapt the number of days, the starting city, the accommodation and the visits to what you need.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp or email info@marruecosprivado.com with your dates and number of travellers. We will send you a tailor-made proposal within 24 hours, with no obligation.
How much does this tour cost?
From €395 per person for 2 travellers in standard accommodation. The final price depends on the number of travellers, the season and the accommodation you choose.
Can children come?
Yes. Because the trip is private, we adapt the pace, stops and accommodation to families with children.
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Message us today and we will plan your tailor-made trip within 24 hours, free and with no obligation.