About this experience
Join us to have an exclusive 2 days and the chance to visit some of Morocco's most stunning landscapes in the Merzouga Desert
Highlights
- Watching Sunset and the Sunrise on the dunes
- Camel Riding at sunset on the dunes
- Camping in the desert with a comfortable tents
- Convenient Pick up and Drop off
- Ait benhaddou visit, and quad biking are available
What's included
- Professional driver
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- 1 night in desert camp ( 3 tent options available)
- 1 Breakfast and 1 dinner at the desert camp
- Sandboarding (available if you ask the staff when you arrive, before the camel ride)
- Camel ride
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Day 1: Marrakech / Ouarzazate / Rose valley / Merzouga
In the Early Morning After meeting you at your hotel in
Marrakech we will go toward the High Atlas through the Tizin-Tichka pass, along a road that climbs from the plains up to 2260 m above sea level passing
through small villages, small waterfalls, and through the continuously changing landscape and colors of these beautiful mountains.
We will go through Ouarzazate, the famous Valley of Roses, and the Dades Valley.
After arriving in Merzouga you will find the guide and camels will be waiting to carry you across the sandy dunes of the Erg-Chebbi, after 50 minutes approximately you will reach to the desert camp to spend the night in a Berber tent. At your desert shelter, your camels are hobbled and mint tea is served. After a wonderful dinner, there will be a campfire and drums playing, and we will listen to the songs of the Berbers, Nomads of Southern Moroccan.
Day 2: Merzouga - Rissani - Ziz Valley - Medilt– Fez
In the morning you can get up early, take a walk over the sand dunes, and watch the sunrise from just behind the Algerian border, which is about 50 km from Merzouga. We head back to the hotel, after breakfast, shower, and Rest, we'll start our tour back to Fes, through, Ziz Valley, Berber villages, and the Middle Atlas, we will arrive at Fes in the evening for the end of the trip.
Day2: Merzouga/ Marrakech
In the morning you can get up early, take a walk over the sand dunes and watch the sunrise from just behind the Algerian border, which is about 50 km from Merzouga.
You will have some time to get ready and have Breakfast. Then you will depart towards Marrakech Passing through the Famous road of one 1000 Kasbahs & the High Atlas Mountain with few quick stops. We reach Marrakech in the Evening for the End of the Trip around 20h00.
Please note that it is a long drive on the first day from Marrakech to the desert camp, can be up to 10 hours. There won't be many long stops on the way in order to make it to the camp before sunset and benefit from the camel ride.
We have designed this 2 days desert option, for people who have limited time but still want to visit the desert.
For customers who prefer a less rushed experience, we also offer an extra day add-on that includes an extra day and night.
Transportation only: If you prefer to book your own desert camp, we can simply provide the transport and arrange your drop off at the camp and pick you up the next day to continue the journey to either Fes or Marrakech.
Things to note
- Comfortable shoes
- Comfortable clothes
Terms & conditions
Pick up time can vary around 5 to 6 AM
Please include your WhatsApp number when booking
We have designed this 2 days option, for people who have limited time but want to visit the desert. For a less rushed experience, we also offer an extra day add-on that includes more stops and overnight in Kasbah Didis hotel (or similar), with dinner and breakfast.
• This tour doesn't include many long stops to avoid delays
• The drive from Marrakech to Merzouga takes around ~10 hours with stops for lunch and breaks. You may also ask the driver to stop at a store for snacks or water, or bring your own.
• Summers (June-August) experience high temperatures. Winters (December February) can be cold, especially at night.
• Expected arrival on Day 2 is around 7–8 PM, depending on traffic and stops.
• Vehicles have AC, but during summer (June–August), airflow may not circulate evenly in the vehicle. We recommend a small personal fan if you're sensitive to heat.
• This tour will take place rain or shine.