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3 day desert tour from marrakech to merzouga
Things to do in Merzouga 2025
Set out on an interesting 3 day desert tour from marrakech to merzouga , where you will experience the beauty of the Moroccan Sahara
Merzouga desert tour info:
location:
Marrakech, Morocco
package info:
Pax Max : 30 , Time : 3D/2N
tour price
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3 day desert tour from marrakech to merzouga
This 3 day desert tour from marrakech to merzouga and back to Marrakech is a very beautiful short trip that lets you enjoy the mountains, old kasbahs, deep valleys, and the Sahara Desert in only a few days, you will start from the busy red city of Marrakech and drive through the High Atlas Mountains where the road goes up between small Berber villages and amazing mountain views, then you will visit Ait Ben Haddou, film studios, and Dades Valley before you reach the desert, in Merzouga you will enjoy a camel ride, watch the sunset on top of a high dune, and sleep in a quiet desert camp under the stars where the sky looks very clear, the next day you will return back on the same road but the views will feel new because of the changing light and the different stops, this tour is perfect for people who want to feel the desert but also enjoy the mountains and local culture in a short time, the road is long but full of different landscapes that make the journey easy and enjoyable. you can also explore desert by 3 days from errachidia to merzouga.
great for:
- Discover Tour
- Entertainment Tour
3 days from marrakech to merzouga desert includes:
- private transport with A\C car and driver
- pick up and drop off in Marrakech
- fuel
- Driver who speaks Spanish and English
- one night in Dades Valley with dinner and breakfast
- one night in Merzouga desert camp with dinner and breakfast
- camel ride per person
- sandboard in the dunes
- Lunches & drinks.
- Entrance fees to monuments.
- extra activities not in the plan
- personal things,
3 day tour from marrakech to merzouga desert Highlights:
- Transport in a private 4x4 vehicle or minibus with air conditioning
- pickup and drop-off at your hotel or airport.
- fuel
- Driver who speaks Spanish and English.
- One night at the camp in the desert.
- Sahara desert camel riding (one camel per person)
- breakfasts and dinners.
3 days tour from marrakech to merzouga Itinerary
On first day of 3 days tour from marrakech to merzouga, you will leave Marrakech in the morning and drive through the High Atlas Mountains by Tizi n Tichka pass which gives you open views over the big mountains and small Berber villages, then you continue to the old kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou where many famous movies were filmed, after your visit you go to Ouarzazate to see the film studios from outside and take photos, the road continues to Skoura and the Valley of Roses where the landscape becomes more green, later you reach Dades Valley where the mountains take special shapes and the air feels fresh, here you will stay in a small hotel with dinner and rest for the next day.
After breakfast you drive to Tinghir where the Todra Gorge waits with tall rock walls and a fresh river crossing the narrow way, you can walk inside and enjoy the calm feeling of the place, then you continue to Erfoud and later Merzouga where the golden dunes appear slowly in the horizon, once you arrive you will take a camel ride to the camp, the camels walk slowly on the soft sand until you reach a high dune for the sunset, after that you go to the camp where you will enjoy dinner, music, and a night under the stars in the Sahara.
You wake up early to see the sunrise over the dunes because the light makes the sand look more bright and warm, after breakfast you start your ride toward Fes passing by Ziz Valley which is full of palm trees, then you continue to Midelt and the Middle Atlas Mountains, later you stop in the cedar forest where you can see monkeys jumping around the trees, after that the road goes to Ifrane which is known for its clean streets and European style buildings, finally you arrive in Fes where the driver will drop you at your hotel or riad and the tour ends with many memories from the desert and the mountains."
Things to Bring with You for marrakech to merzouga 3 day desert tour
When you join the marrakech to merzouga 3 day desert tour, it is good to bring simple things that make your trip more easy and more comfortable, you can bring a small backpack, light clothes for the day because the desert can be warm, a jacket for the night because the temperature can go down, comfortable shoes for walking in the gorges and in the villages, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen for the strong sun, a power bank for your phone, your camera, a small bottle for water, some snacks for the road, personal medicine if you use any, and also a small amount of cash for lunch or drinks because some places do not take cards, these things help you enjoy your 3 day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga with no stress and you feel ready for the long roads and the desert moments.
Weather Information about marrakech to merzouga private tour
The weather in the Sahara changes a lot based on the month, in summer the days are hot with strong sun, the temperature can be high but mornings and afternoons feel better, nights are warm and comfortable, in winter the days are nice with cool air and soft sun but the nights in the dunes can be cold so you need warm clothes, spring and autumn are perfect for the 3 days from Marrakech to Merzouga desert because the weather stays soft and not very hot and not very cold, the High Atlas Mountains can be cold in the morning even in sunny days because of the altitude, so always bring one warm jacket, in the desert the weather is dry so you need more water, no matter if you do a 3 day Merzouga tour, a Marrakech to Merzouga private tour, or a shared 3 days Marrakech desert tour to Merzouga, the weather stays beautiful and safe for travel all year but you must dress for the season.
More Information
The 3 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert include long driving hours because Morocco is a big country, but the road is full of views of the High Atlas Mountains, old kasbahs, valleys, palm trees, and small Berber villages, every stop gives you photos and special moments, the camel ride in the Sahara is slow and soft and safe for all ages, the desert camp has dinner, music, and a peaceful sky, this tour is the most popular desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga for travelers who want a mix of adventure and culture in a short time, this same route is also used by many people doing tours from Marrakech to Merzouga, 3 days Marrakech to Merzouga, and also people going from Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga, the trip is easy for families, couples, friends, and solo travelers.
FAQs: Everything You Should Know
The road is long but the views change all the time which makes it easy, many people do the 3 day tour Marrakech to Merzouga every day and enjoy it a lot, the stops make the trip feel light.
Yes it is very safe, the camel ride is slow and calm, it is the main highlight of the 3 day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga and all people enjoy it.
Yes you can, winter is cold at night but very beautiful, many travelers book the 3 days from Marrakech to Merzouga desert in winter because the sun is soft, just bring warm clothes.
Yes, private tours are possible, many people choose the Marrakech to Merzouga private tour for more comfort and more time for photos.
The tour includes many stops, day one and day three are the longest, this is the same for all tours from Marrakech to Merzouga and also for the marrakech to merzouga 3 day desert tour.
Spring and autumn are the best but people enjoy the 3 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert all year.
Yes, many travelers choose the 3 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga and then continue to Fes, this is also the same road used in the Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga direction.
Yes, many travelers choose the 3 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga and then continue to Fes, this is also the same road used in the Fes to Marrakech via Merzouga direction.
Yes, sandboard is free in the camp in most 3 day Merzouga tour options.
Yes, the tour is kid friendly, families book the excursion de Marrakech a Merzouga all the time.
The camp is comfortable and private, it fits many guests and is used for the merzouga to Marrakech tour and the 3 day trip from Marrakech to Merzouga tours.
A same day trip is not possible because the distance is long, that is why people book the 3 days from Marrakech to Merzouga, 3 day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, or 3 day trip from Marrakech to Merzouga.
Guides speak English and French and Spanish in most tours from Marrakech to Merzouga, communication is easy for everyone.
Yes pickup is included in all 3 days Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour and desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga options.
Lunch is not included, you can choose the restaurant you like during the 3 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert.
Yes, the 3 day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert is perfect for first time visitors because it shows mountains, valleys, gorges, and the Sahara in only three days.
