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3 Days Merzouga Desert Tour – Group Tour

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Description:

The 3-day group excursion to the Merzouga Desert from Marrakech begins in Marrakech around 7:00-7:30 am, where we will pick you up from your riad and head to the Merzouga Desert. This is our most popular tour. Specifically, this trip is designed for those who want to explore the Moroccan Sahara Desert in a much more in-depth way and don’t mind the long hours of travel.

The most striking aspect of the excursion is the breathtaking scenery; a parade of stunning views and changing landscapes that range from the astonishing and fertile plains of Haouz (Marrakech) to the High Atlas Mountains. You’ll also pass through several valleys, oases, and rocky plateaus, followed by the impressive sand dunes of Erg Chebbi (Merzouga).

Highlights :

  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains with its majestic Tizi N'tichka pass.
  • Visit the legendary world heritage of the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou.
  • See the Skoura Oasis on the road.
  • Visit the Todra Gorges.
  • Ride a camel in Erg Chebbi to watch the changing colors of the sunset.
  • Overnight stay in a Berber camp in the desert.
  • Visit Ouarzazate with its Kasbah of Taourirt. (currently closed due to the earthquake)

Itinerary :

Day 1 :Marrakech – Boumalne Dades (06h00 by car)

Your 3-day excursion to the Merzouga Desert begins early in the morning. We will pick you up between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m. from your accommodation or the nearest accessible point . Once the group is assembled, we will depart for the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou via the Tizi N’tichka pass and the Atlas Mountains. Several stops will be made along the way. First, we will visit the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou , a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which has served as a backdrop for several Hollywood blockbusters. We will have lunch there and then continue to Ouarzazate and visit the Kasbah Taourirt (only exterior views are permitted, as it is currently closed due to the earthquake) . In the afternoon, we will travel to Boumalne Dades via the Valley of Roses. The first day ends at our hotel, located in the Dades Valley (dinner and overnight stay).

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Day 2 :Boumalne Dades – Merzouga (4h00 by car)

After breakfast at your hotel in the Dades Valley, our journey begins by taking the Road of 1001 Kasbahs through the Tighir oasis. We’ll then turn onto a secondary road, driving alongside the river, until we reach the Todgha Gorges. Afterward, you’ll have some free time to admire the breathtaking cliffs and enjoy lunch at a local café. We’ll then continue towards Rissani, where we’ll make a brief stop. This town is famous for its date market and was once a starting point for caravan trade routes across the Sahara Desert to Timbuktu. Following this short break, we’ll continue to Merzouga through the rugged desert landscape. Upon reaching the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes, we’ll meet our camel caravan and ride across the incredible sand dunes, which change color as the sun sets over the horizon. Just before nightfall, we’ll arrive at our camp in the Sahara Desert . After some time to admire the sand dunes and surrounding landscapes, we’ll enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner and gather around the campfire. In the evening, our local nomadic hosts will entertain us with their drumming.

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Day 3 :Merzouga – Marrakech (9h00 by car)

After an early breakfast, we will take a camel ride back to the main road, where you will meet your driver and vehicle to return to Ouarzazate where you will have free time for lunch. In the afternoon, we continue to Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains.

We will arrive from 6:30 pm onwards.

Important Information:

Includes:

  • Transportation in a modern minibus driven by an English/French-speaking driver (maximum 17 to 20 passengers).
  • Pick-up from your hotel/Riad in the center of Marrakech (or from the nearest accessible point).
  • First night in a hotel located in the Dades Valley, including dinner and breakfast.
  • Second night in our camp in the desert of Erg Chebbi (Merzouga), including camel ride, dinner and breakfast.

Not included:

  • Beverages
  • Lunches on the way.
  • Optional local guide at Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Guides (In this type of tour the guides are not always essential since we will not visit a large number of places with heritage, even so there are guides at the historical points that you can access at the time with the group voluntarily for a small tip or symbolic amount of approximately 3 euros.

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What to pack for the 3-day Merzouga Desert Excursion:

  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Jeans or pants for the camel.
  • Camera and phone chargers.
  • Warm clothes in the winter season.

FAQ’s :

What is the meeting point?

We pick you up at your accommodation indicated in the reservation, at 7:30 am

What to pack in your luggage?

It depends on the time of year you visit. In winter, the weather is cold in Morocco, especially in the desert at night, so check a weather website first to get a better idea of ​​the exact conditions for the days you’ll be here. In early summer, from May to September, temperatures in this country reach 35-40 degrees Celsius, so you should pack as if you were going straight to the beach. You can even add to your itinerary to visit our beaches like Essaouira, Agadir, Tangier, and Casablanca, just to name a few. We have daily tours available.

Which route should you select?

The excursion to Zagora is for those who visit the country for a couple of days and do not want to miss the opportunity to see once the dunes, in Zagora the dunes are much smaller than Merzouga but no less beautiful, the two of them have the magic of the desert and the logistics until we reach Ouarzazate is the same as it is the same road, on this first and only night tour you will sleep in the desert camp of Zagora.

The Merzouga tour, as it is further away than Zagora, is offered as a 3 days tour the first night is in Dades Georges and the second night you will sleep in the Merzouga camp.

On the fence to book the private or shared tour?

The Sahara desert tour from Marrakech is offered as shared, which means that you will be accompanied by 16 more travelers from all over the world, the languages spoken by the driver are English and the local languages.

The private tour we offer in Spanish and local languages, the tour is done only with the people traveling with you, the minimum is 2 people, but we can also make an exception if you are just a traveler and an additional amount will be added.

Traveling alone?

There are some taboos that we hear sometimes from different countries and stories that we don’t know if they are true or not, but I will recommend that if you have the opportunity to travel alone to this country, it is something you should do! There is nothing to worry about, especially if you are a woman, the only thing that can be uncomfortable is that a vendor is begging you to buy their products and nothing else, the city is full of tourists all year round and security especially takes care of tourism.
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jack Johnson

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¡El desierto del Sahara era absolutamente impresionante! Nuestro guía fue fantástico e incluso se llevó nuestros teléfonos para capturar algunas fotos y videos geniales de nosotros montando camellos en nuestro camino hacia el campamento. Lo visitamos en agosto y, sorprendentemente, en realidad no necesitas una bufanda para protegerte del sol como podrían sugerir, ¡aunque se ven geniales en las fotos! El paseo en camello en sí no fue tan largo como habíamos pensado inicialmente. Esto es comprensible considerando que el paseo en camello dura solo una hora aproximadamente. El campamento era simple pero estaba bien y la comida estaba realmente deliciosa. Incluso tuvieron una hermosa sesión de música junto al fuego con tambores tradicionales y se tomaron el tiempo para enseñarnos a tocar. En general, ¡una experiencia muy positiva!

August 30, 2024

JOSE LILLO

Solo Traveller

Yo que soy del norte de España, acostumbrada al verde, nunca pensé que el desierto de Merzouga me atrajera tanto. Es una sensación el no ver nada más que dunas, el atardecer del sol y a tu familia junto al guía que merece la pena vivirlo y sentirlo. Disfruté como una enana. A todo ello contribuyó lo agradable y cordial que era Youssef el guía, una excelente persona que nos iba preguntado lo que queríamos ir haciendo, si queríamos comer antes o después según nuestra hambre y siempre discreto a la hora de ofrecernos visitar por ejemplo los fósiles (que merece la pena verlo) para no sentirnos presionados. Sabe proteger muy bien a los turistas de las personas que intentan venderte algo.
Según los días que teníamos de vacaciones nos hizo un programa adaptado y nos dejamos guiar siempre por él que nos aconsejó muy bien todo.

March 6, 2020

Rocio R

Solo Traveller

Es impresionante cuando la realidad supera las expectativas, y eso es lo que ocurre cuando decides hacer click y contratar tu viaje con Marruecos Tours Desierto.

Tan solo hemos necesitado una semana mis amigos y yo ( un grupo de cinco) para enamorarnos de cada uno de los rincones que hemos visitado, desde el caótico tráfico de Marrakech hasta el increible amanecer del desierto. No importa los kilometros que tengas que recorrer para disfrutar de este viaje, y más si te acompaña un conductor-guía como Ashmed.

March 5, 2020

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