Explore Merzouga and the Sahara Desert on this 3 days shared desert Trip from Marrakech, including the High Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, camel trekking, and one night in a desert camp.
Join our 3 Days Shared Desert Tour from Marrakech and travel with other friendly travelers through some of the most beautiful places in Morocco. This shared Sahara desert trip starts from Marrakech and takes you across the High Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Dades Valley, Todra Gorges, and finally to the golden dunes of Merzouga.This tour is a great choice for travelers who want to visit the real Sahara Desert, enjoy a camel ride, spend one night in a desert camp, and experience Morocco’s landscapes in a comfortable and affordable way. You will share the transport with other travelers, while still enjoying a well-organized desert experience from Marrakech to Merzouga and back.
Cross the beautiful High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi n’Tichka pass.
Visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Drive through Ouarzazate, known as the gate of the Sahara.
Discover the landscapes of Dades Valley and Todra Gorges.
Enjoy a camel trekking experience in the Merzouga dunes.
Spend one night in a Sahara desert camp under the stars.
Watch the sunset and sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Watch the sunset and sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Your 3 days shared desert tour from Marrakech starts in the morning with pick-up from a meeting point in Marrakech or from a nearby accessible location. After meeting your driver and the other travelers, you will leave Marrakech and start driving towards the High Atlas Mountains.
The road takes you through the famous Tizi n’Tichka pass, where you can enjoy amazing views of Berber villages, mountain landscapes, and beautiful valleys. Along the way, there will be stops for photos, coffee, and short breaks.
After crossing the mountains, you will arrive at Ait Ben Haddou, one of the most famous kasbahs in Morocco. This old fortified village is known for its traditional clay architecture and has been used as a filming location for many famous movies. You will have time to explore the kasbah and enjoy lunch in the area.
In the afternoon, you continue through Ouarzazate and the road of the thousand kasbahs before reaching Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight stay will be in a hotel or riad in the Dades area.
Overnight: Hotel/Riad in Dades Valley
Meals included: Dinner
After breakfast, you will continue your journey towards the Sahara Desert. The first important stop of the day is Todra Gorges, one of the most impressive natural places in Morocco. You can walk between the high canyon walls and enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery.
After visiting Todra Gorges, the road continues through small towns and desert landscapes. You will pass by Tinjdad, Erfoud, and Rissani before reaching Merzouga, the gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes.
When you arrive in Merzouga, you will meet your camel team and start your camel trekking experience across the sand dunes. This is one of the best moments of the tour, especially during sunset when the dunes change color.
After the camel ride, you will arrive at your desert camp. In the evening, enjoy dinner, traditional Berber music, and a peaceful night in the Sahara Desert under the stars.
Overnight: Desert camp in Merzouga
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast at the camp, you will return by camel or 4×4, depending on the camp organization.
Then, you will start the long drive back to Marrakech. The road takes you through beautiful desert landscapes, palm groves, and traditional villages. You will pass through Rissani, Alnif, Nkob, Agdz, and the Draa Valley, one of the most beautiful palm valleys in Morocco.
After lunch on the way, you continue towards Ouarzazate and then cross the High Atlas Mountains again. Arrival in Marrakech is usually in the evening.
Your 3 Days Shared Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga ends with drop-off at a meeting point or accessible location in Marrakech.
Meals included: Breakfast
Transportation with AC
Pick-up and drop-off from Marrakech meeting point or accessible location.
1 night in a hotel or riad in Dades Valley.
1 night in a desert camp in Merzouga.
Camel trekking in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Dinner and breakfast in Dades Valley.
Dinner and breakfast at the desert camp.
Stops for photos and sightseeing along the way.
Lunches and drinks.
Tips.
This is a shared desert tour, so you will travel with other travelers.
Pick-up may be from a meeting point if your accommodation is inside the old Medina and not accessible by car.
The drive on day 3 from Merzouga back to Marrakech is long, but there will be stops along the way.
Comfortable shoes, warm clothes for the desert night, sunglasses, and sunscreen are recommended.
This shared Marrakech desert tour is perfect for travelers who want to visit Merzouga and the Sahara Desert without booking a private tour. It gives you the chance to enjoy the best desert highlights of Morocco in only 3 days, including the High Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, Dades Valley, Todra Gorges, camel trekking, and a night in a desert camp.
It is also a good option for solo travelers, couples, friends, and small groups who want to meet other travelers and enjoy a well-planned Morocco desert experience from Marrakech.
This tour is a shared desert tour from Marrakech, which means you will travel with other travelers in the same vehicle. It is a great choice if you want to enjoy the Sahara Desert with a lower price.
The tour starts in Marrakech and finishes in Marrakech. Pick-up and drop-off are usually from a meeting point or an accessible location close to your accommodation.
Yes, this tour visits Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes, which are part of the real Sahara Desert in Morocco.
Yes, camel trekking in the Merzouga dunes is included. You will ride camels to reach the desert camp, usually during sunset.
Yes, the tour includes one night in a desert camp in Merzouga with dinner and breakfast.
