About this experience
Discover the magic of the Merzouga Desert on a 3-day journey from Marrakech. Explore nomadic life, ride camels, watch stunning sunsets, and sleep under the stars in a Bedouin camp for an unforgettable desert adventure.
Highlights
- Travel the Road of 1001 Kasbahs and cross the High Atlas Mountains
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, seen in Gladiator and Game of Thrones
- Ride camels through the stunning dunes of Merzouga Desert at sunset and sunrise
- Spend the night in a Berber desert camp with music and dinner under the stars
- Walk through the towering Todgha Gorges and enjoy scenic photo stops
What's included
- Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Driver-guide
- Dedicated Desert tour accompanist (available on-site)
- Onboard Wi-Fi
- 1 night hotel stay in an AC room-suite with private bathroom
- 1 night in a Standard or Luxury desert tent (based on selected option)
- 2 Breakfasts (Dietary options available)
- 2 Dinners (Dietary options available)
- Sunset and sunrise camel rides
- Sandboarding
- Live Berber drumming and music at the camp
- Luggage handling and storage
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Discover the edge of the Sahara Desert on a three-day budget tour from Marrakech, and explore the dramatic landscapes of the Dades Valley and Kasbah of Ouarzazate. Ride across the dunes of Erg Chebbi by camel and sleep at a desert camp under the stars.opportunity to learn about the Berber people’s history and traditions.
Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Dades
Begin your journey by crossing the High Atlas Mountains past one Berber village after another to the UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou. This village is famous for its kasbah and fortified village and has been used as a set for some famous Hollywood epics and magazine photo shoots. After some leisure time, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and continue your drive through Ouarzazate, known as the Gate of the Sahara. Continue to Boumalne Dades, admiring the scenic drive along the Dades Valley, where you can enjoy dinner and rest for the night at Kasbah in Dades or Kelaat Mgouna.
Day 2: Dades - Todgha Gorges - Merzouga
Following breakfast, depart your hotel and drive to Tinghir and its dramatic Todgha Gorges, pausing for some free time to explore the canyons. Enjoy lunch at a local cafe and continue to Merzouga to meet your camel caravan. Experience the Erg Chebbi dunes on camelback and watch the sunset set. Reach your desert camp before nightfall and enjoy an authentic Moroccan dinner under the stars. Local nomads will provide entertainment and show you how to play the traditional Tam Tam drums. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stop.
Day 3: Merzouga Ouarzazate - Marrakech
Following an early wake-up to watch the sunrise before breakfast (optional), a driver will be waiting to pick you up for the transfer back to Marrakech. Stop halfway for lunch at a local restaurant. Get dropped off at your original departure point or Djemaa El Fna around 8 PM. You can also book upgrades for the night in the Bedouin camp such as the deluxe desert camp with a luxury private tent complete with an ensuite shower, bathroom facilities, and 5-star amenities. These upgrades need to be booked per person.
Things to note
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable clothes
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable shoes
- Passport, copy accepted
Terms & conditions
Tour starts 7:00 AM Day 1; ends ~8:00 PM in Marrakech on Day 3 (round-trip loop).
Pickup from Marrakech hotels & aparts. For Medina riads, a nearby accessible meeting point (5–10 min walk) will be arranged. Check your voucher for full pickup details (after booking).
Night 1 in Kelaa M'Gouna area hotel, AC private room & bathroom. Night 2 in a Merzouga desert camp, Standard tents (basic comfort) or Deluxe (AC/heating & private bathroom), based on your selected option.
Camel trek (45min); long trousers recommended. Walking alongside caravan is available as an alternative.
Multiple stops for sightseeing, photos, rest & meals across Atlas Mountains, valleys, kasbah & desert.
Luggage travels with you; keep a small bag for desert night.
Lunch & drinks not included; bring cash (EUR/MAD); lunch €10–€13/person.
Optional (Merzouga): quad biking, 4x4 nomad excursion, horse riding, buggy, sandboarding (FREE); Ait Ben Haddou guide €2/person.
Weather: hot Jun–Aug, cold nights Nov–Feb; pack layers.