3 Days Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour
3 Days Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour overview
Travel from Marrakech into the Sahara and return with memories of dunes, valleys and kasbahs.
Tell us your dates, the places you’re curious about and how you like to travel. We’ll talk through the pace and accommodation choices before you book. This route includes long driving days; an extra night may suit you if you prefer more time along the way.
Tour highlights
- Marrakech
- Ait Ben Haddou
- Boumalne Dades
- Todra Gorge
- Merzouga
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Your 3 day itinerary from Marrakech
Day 1Marrakech – Atlas Mountains – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Films Studio – Dades Valley
Leave Marrakech for the High Atlas and Ait Ben Haddou. Continue towards Ouarzazate, with an optional film-studio visit, before travelling through southern valleys to your overnight stop in Dades.
Day 2Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Sahara desert
Travel from Dades towards the Todra Gorges, stopping to enjoy the canyon scenery. Continue through the Erfoud area to Merzouga, where the dunes and your desert-camp arrangements await.
Day 3Merzouga Desert – Marrakech
Leave the desert early for the long return to Marrakech. The scenery changes as you travel back through southern Morocco and cross the High Atlas. Allow time for road breaks and discuss onward travel plans before booking.
Tour Route Map
Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Boumalne Dades → Todra Gorge → Merzouga → Marrakech
Open in Google MapsThe map follows the main stops. Local visits and camp access are arranged separately.
What can be included?
Your written proposal will confirm each service. We can arrange:
- Private transport and a driver for the agreed route.
- Hotels, riads and desert accommodation to suit your preferences.
- Selected meals, clearly listed by day.
- Local guides, transfers and activities where agreed.
Plan separately unless listed in your quote
Flights, travel insurance, tips, personal purchases, unlisted meals and entrance fees are not automatically included.
A comfortable pace matters
Some mountain and desert stages involve long drives. We can discuss extra overnight stops or fewer visits. Road and weather conditions can affect the order of stops.
Frequently asked questions
Can we change the itinerary?
Yes. Share your dates and interests, and we’ll discuss what fits comfortably into your trip.
Are accommodation and meals included?
Your proposal will list the accommodation, room arrangements and meals included. Ask us about anything that matters to you before confirming.
Do I have to ride a camel?
For desert-camp stays, ask about a 4×4 transfer instead. We’ll confirm the available options and any difference in cost.
What does the tour cost?
The price depends on your dates, group size and accommodation choices. Send us those details for a personal quote.
How do I book?
Use the form or email us. We’ll talk through your plans and send the route, services and confirmation steps.