From Marrakech: 3-Day Merzouga Desert Tour with Private Tent

Drive through Atlas Mountains, visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou

After pickup, drive along the passes through valleys and deserts. Enjoy views from the Atlas Mountains. Go through the Tizi n’Tichka, a pass at an altitude of 2,260 meters (the highest pass in North Africa). Halfway along the journey, visit the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou with a local guide (not inluded). Get to know this fortified city that has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then stop for lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the kasbah (not included).

Visit Cinema Studios in Ouarzazate and Kasbah Taourirte

Continue towards Ouarzazate, known as the gate of the desert. Stop at the cinema studios for a short visit (optional), and then drive toward the heart of the city to discover another hidden gem, the Kasbah Taourirte.

Visit Rose Valley Cooperative and overnight at Dades Gorges

Later, head to the final destination of the day: the Dades Gorges. On the road, stop at the rises valley for a short visit to a local cooperative producing the rose water and its products. After a short drive, we will arrive at the Dades Gorges, where we will spend the night in a local hotel or Riad with including dinner.

Breakfast, visit Todra Gorges and palm oasis

After breakfast at your hotel (included), head towards the Todra Gorges, a favorite place for rock climbers. After a visit to the gorges and the palm oasis of Todra, follow the ancient caravan trade routes to the Sahara, passing through a series of fortified villages with pre-Saharan architecture.

Travel to Erfoud via caravan routes

Arrive in Erfoud, a dry, red city built of the desert by the French as a central administration city. It is known for its rich black marble fossils.

Arrive at Merzouga dunes and have mint tea

After Erfoud, head to the dunes of Merzouga. Upon arrival, be welcomed with mint tea.

Camel ride and sunset at Erg Chebbi, dinner, entertainment

At a Berber camp, ride a camel through the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, followed by watching the sunset. After dinner, gather around the fire and enjoy the desert night, sometimes accompanied by traditional Berber drums.

Watch sunrise over the Sahara Desert and enjoy a camel ride

Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise from the Great Dune of the Sahara Desert

Breakfast, ride dromedaries, or travel by 4WD

Return to camp to have breakfast, then ride Dromedaries, the tallest of the three camel species, or travel by (4WD option: not included) to meet your driver to start the return journey to Marrkech or Fez (depending on option selected).

Travel from Merzouga to Marrakech or Fez

On the way back to Marrakech or Fez, there will be stops for lunch and breaks (lunch is optional and not included in the price).