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3-Day Sahara Desert To Merzouga From Marrakech

4.8(1,674 reviews)Marrakech, MoroccoOperated by Marrakesh Travel Services
  • Duration3 days
  • GroupShared · max 99
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesArabic, English, Italian
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Experience the best of southern Morocco on this 3-day Sahara expedition from Marrakech. Trek on a camel through the stunning dunes of the Erg Chebbi Desert, enjoy a traditional Moroccan tagine and sweet mint tea, and spend a magical night under the stars in a Berber tent. All meals (breakfast and dinner) and roundtrip transport in an air-conditioned minivan are included, making this a comfortable and unforgettable desert adventure

Day-by-day itinerary

3 days3 daysShared tourMax 99 travellers
Day 1Marrakech - Tinghir City

  1. High Atlas Mountains

    Morocco

    10 minutesAdmission included

    Take pictures

  2. Ait Ben Haddou

    Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco

    1 hour

    Visit Kasbah of Ait ben hadou

  3. Tinerhir

    Tinerhir, Morocco

    12 hours

    Overnight at Tinghir city

Accommodation: hotel 4¤ : Hotel Bougafer or Similar

Day 2Tinghir City - Merzouga
  1. 2 hours

    Visit Tinghir Ouasis with local guide

  2. Todra Gorge

    Tinerhir, 45800, Morocco

    1 hourAdmission included

    Visit Todra gorges with local guide

  3. Erg Chebbi

    Erg Chebbi, Morocco

    14 hours

    Camel ride at sunset to the desert camp, followed by dinner, traditional Berber music, and an overnight stay in a Berber tent

Accommodation: Overnight at La Source Camp or Similar

Day 3Merzouga - Marrakech

  1. Erg Chebbi

    Erg Chebbi, Morocco

    2 hours

    Camel ride in the sunrise , Breakfast in the auberge

  2. Draa-Tafilalet

    Morocco

    1 hour

    Stop for lunch

Pickup & meeting point

Pickup is included for all travellers.

Pickup starts about 5 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Pickup locations648

The operator lists 648 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

  • Stars HotelAngle Rue Sebou Et Rue Ouadi Naffis, Gueliz, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Adore94 Derb Tizougarine, Dar El Bacha, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad ShajaraRue Douar Graoua, Derb Jdid No. 58, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Anya & SPAHay Sidi Mimoune Derb Sidi M\'barek 149, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Luciano Hotel & Spa69 Derb Tizougarine, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Hotel Ibn BatoutaAvenue Yacoub El Marini, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Jadali Hotel & SpaAngle Avenue Echouhada et Avenue de Paris, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad El Laadel127 Derb El Laadel Arest Si Yoursef Sidi Ayoub, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad SalmanRue Bab Doukkala, 63 Derb Dekkak, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad MajiaDjebel Alakhdar - Bab Doukkala, Naoura Barriere, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Hart Essoura98 Derb El Hammam, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Hotel Riad Youssef24 Trik Jnan B Chegra 23 Jnan B Chegra, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Happy Holiday MarrakechBouakkaz Nr129, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad KatrinaDouar sidi Bouzguia km 19 route de l'ourika, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Hotel Massimo Kech23, rue Abou Bakr Esseddik, Ait Azzi, 40000, Morocco
  • Hotel Hicham63 Place Outahammam, Chefchaouen, 91000, Morocco
  • Ibis Hotel EssaouiraRoute de Marrakech, Essaouira, 44000, Morocco
  • La Maison des OliviersKM 6 Route De L'Ourika, BP 429, Lagouassem, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Jnane SalmaaKm 7, Route de l'ourika, Lagouassem, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad HissanQuartier Ksour Derb Sbai 6, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Aladdin7 Derb Toureg Berrima,, Place des Ferblantiers, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Palais Azukar84 Derb Lala Chacha, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Paula59 Derb Jdid Riad Zitoun Lakdim, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Aventurine111 Derb El Cadi, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • In Club Palmeraie ResortsCircuit de la palmeraie - Porte n 3, Marrakech, Morocco
  • Apple Villa Isolee 51Km 18 Residence Apple Gardens, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • La Villa Nomade7 Derb el Marstane Zaouia El Abbasia Bab Taghzout, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Dar Loula102, derb Saba, Bab doukkala, Marrakech, 40030, Morocco
  • Riad Joya26/27 Derb El Hammam Hay Mouassine Medina Marrakech, Beside The Mouassine Mosque, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Hamza108, Rue Sidi Bouloukat, Marrakech, Morocco
  • Riad Kaiss by Anika65 Derb Jdid, Riad Zitoun Kedim, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Ennakhil Green Resort PalmeraieCircuit Palmeraie Porte 10, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Hotel CTMPlace Jemaa El Fna, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Villa Elgada40 Rue Tariq Ibnou Ziad, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Hotel Central Palace59 Sidi Bouloukat, Marrakech, 40040, Morocco
  • Riad Hasna Espi33 Derb My Abdellah, Ben Hsain, Ksour, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Hotel Mimosa16 rue des Banques, Marrakech, Morocco
  • Riad Le Petit Joyau02 Derb Ayouch, Ksibt N'hass, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Tizwa26 Derb Gueraba, Dar el Bacha Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • Riad Al Pacha Bed & ToursG1 Bus N. 9 Viallage Touristique Chaabi Bab Lakhmis, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

Departure Point: Free pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. Hotel: Free pickup directly from your hotel. Riad: Pickup will be at the nearest accessible point to your riad.

Redemption

• Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions • Bring warm clothes in the winter and good shoes • Not wheelchair accessible • Marrakesh Travel Services alternate phone number  MA +212 (0) 661 044 503 Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

What's included

Included

  • Breakfast at the hotel on the second Day
  • Local guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned Minibus ( 8 seats or 17 seats
  • Dinner at the hotel on the first night
  • Private tent at the desert camp in Merzouga (La Source or similar) for each booking.
  • Pick up and drop-off from hotel or riad
  • Admire sunrise early morning
  • Private room at Hotel Tinghir (Hotel Canyon or similar) for each booking.
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Breakfast at the Desert camp on the third day
  • Dinner at the Desert camp on the second night
  • Camel ride in the sunset and sunrise in Merzouga

Not included

  • Drinks during the trip
  • Lunch
  • Guide in Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Infant (0–3), Child (4–14), Adult (15–99)

Additional information

  • Please enter your phone number and your country code.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Bring warm clothes in the winter and good shoes

Languages

Guide
Arabic, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Africa/Casablanca
Product code
18829P4

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

4.8/ 51,674 reviews
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Ratings aggregated from Viator (115) and Tripadvisor (1,559).

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