The Best Options to the Merzouga Desert from Marrakech
For these options, you need at least 3 days, as Merzouga is a bit of a drive. That said, it’s one of the experiences I highly recommend. Endless dunes, sunrises that will stay with you forever, and spectacular activities for the more adventurous.
3-day excursion from Marrakech to the Merzouga desert (group tour)
Description
Take a private 3-day tour to the Merzouga Desert from Marrakech with a group. This is our most popular and highly requested tour. It’s designed for those who want to explore the desert in depth, witnessing breathtaking landscapes; a parade of stunning vistas and changing scenery, from the fertile plains of Haouz (Marrakech) to the High Atlas Mountains. You’ll also travel through several valleys, oases, and rocky plateaus, culminating in the impressive sand dunes of Erg Chebbi (Merzouga).
Highlights
- Crossing the High Atlas Mountains with its majestic Tizi N’tichka pass.
- Visit the legendary world heritage site of the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou.
- See the Skoura Oasis.
- Climb to the Dades Gorges.
- Visit the Todra Gorges.
- Ride a camel in Erg Chebbi to see the changing colors of the sunset.
- Spend the night in a Berber camp in the desert.
- Visit Ouarzazate with its Taourirt Kasbah.
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3-day excursion from Marrakech to the Merzouga desert (private)
Description
Take a private 3-day tour to the Merzouga Desert from Marrakech. This option is recommended for a large group of friends who want to explore the desert more thoroughly and privately. The activities are the same as on the shared tour, but with the added benefit of having all services private. Enjoy a more personalized experience and enjoy all the activities.
Highlights
- Explore the High Atlas Mountains.
- Visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
- Climb up to the Dades canyons.
- Drive through the Valley of Roses and the Road of 1001 Kasbahs.
- Walk in the Todra oasis along the stream and visit a Berber village.
- Join their camel caravan for a camel trek in Erg Chebbi to their desert camp, while admiring the beautiful changing colors of the sunset.
- Sleeping under the stars in their desert camp.
- Visit Ouarzazate with its film studios.
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4-day excursion from Marrakech to the Merzouga desert (private)
Description
Take a private 4-day tour to the Merzouga Desert from Marrakech. Recommended for those who have a little more time to fully immerse themselves in the desert. You’ll travel through the Draa Valley with its palm-filled oases and fortified kasbahs; cross the volcanic massif; stargaze from your desert camp; and traverse the Valley of Roses and the 1001 Kasbahs Trail. This journey will lead you to Ait Ben Haddou, where you can admire its magnificent kasbah.
Highlights
- Cross the Atlas Mountains and their Tizi Ntichka pass.
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou.
- Stroll through the Draa Valley with its fortified Kasbahs and palm-filled oases.
- Pass through the volcanic peaks of the Saghro Massif.
- Ride a camel in Erg Chebbi while witnessing a dramatic sunset.
- Sleep under the stars in Erg Chebbi.
- Walk along the stream in the Todra Oasis.
- Visit a Berber village and share a mint tea with a Berber family.
- Cross the Valley of Roses and the 1001 Kasbahs Road.
- Climb the Dades ravines.
- Visit Ouarzazate and its film studios.
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