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3 days & 2 nights discovering Merzouga desert from Marrakech
- Duration3 days
- GroupShared · max 50
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
This 3-day expedition in the Sahara to Merzouga Erg Chebbi Expedition is a rewarding tour in southern Morocco and one of the best things to do in and around Marrakech. Join your local guide for the unique experience of a camel ride through the dunes of the Erg Chebbi Desert on this two-day trip across the Sahara. Then enjoy a traditional tajine and sweet tea with mint before camping under the stars in a Berber tent. Breakfast, dinner and all transport in air-conditioned minivan are included.
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Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Marrakech- Telouet - Ait Ben HaddouValley of Roses - Dades Valley
Marrakech
Marrakech, Morocco
We will depart from Marrakech at 07:00 and cross the magnificent Tichka pass (2260m), the highest mountain pass in North Africa. Our descent will take us to Telouet with its beautiful Kasbah of Glaoui Pacha and on to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou a UNESCO heritage site where we will have lunch and a guided tour of this magnificentksar. We will continue on to Ouarzazate and visit its cinema studios, then traverse the Valley of Roses and El Kelaa McGouna before arriving to our destination of Dades for dinner and a good night’s rest in Xaluca Dades Hotel 4*.
Accommodation: Spend the first night in Dades Valley
Day 2Dades Gorge- Todra Gorge - TinghirErfoud - Rissani - Ziz Valley – Merzouga
Merzouga
Merzouga, Morocco
We will make an early start to admire the fantastic Dades Gorges, and drive along a beautiful track for about 3 hours before we come to Todra Gorges. From there we will descend to Tinegherir for lunch, and then on to Erfoud and Rissani before reaching the dunes of Merzouga in the late afternoon. Upon our arrival, camels will be awaiting us for a 1.5 hour ride to our camp in the desert. Our accommodation will be in tents with comfortable beds and WC. We will enjoy our dinner under the stars enconced among the sand dunes of the Sahara.
Accommodation: Spend the 2nd night at the bivouac in Merzouga camp
Day 3Day 3: Merzouga - Draa Valley - Tansikht- Agdez - Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Marrakech
Marrakech, Morocco
After breakfast departure back to Marrakech through Nkob and the magnificent Draa valley. Lunch break in Agdez and on to cross the High Atlas to arrive in Marrakech late in the afternoon.
Pickup & meeting point
Pickup is included for all travellers.
Pickup starts about 30 minutes before the departure time.
You can request a pickup location of your own.
Pickup locations250
The operator lists 250 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.
Hotels & residences40
- RIAD FABIOLA by La SiredrahDerb El Makina 14, Bab Ghmat, Quartier Arset El Misfioui, Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Noor Charana31 Derb El Kbir Ben Saleh, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Zouhour33 derb Snane, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- RIad Al Loune77, Derb el Kadi, Azbezt, Marrakech, Morocco
- Hotel Sindi SudRiad Zitoun Lakdim Derb Sidi Bouloukate 109, Marrakech, Morocco
- Riad Janate & SPA - Chambre Double Superieure10 Rue Hart Essoura, Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Les Sources Berberes Spa15 Derb El Arsa, Marrakech Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Ifoulki11,Derb Mqqadem route Arset loghzail, Marrakech, Morocco
- Riad Gjulja74 Rue Riad Zitoun el Kdim, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Ajarif by Riad Tawargit5 Derb Loutami, Arset Loughzail, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Lazord de Marrakech56 Derb El Hammam Assouel, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Ibiza StarN6 Derb Kabir Hay Ben Saleh, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad 11 ZitouneRue Riad Zitoune Lakdim, Derb Lakhdar No11, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad des Remparts9 Derb Jdid, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- MonRiad4 Derb Lahbasse, Riad Zitoun, Marrakech, 4000, Morocco
- Riad SofYan & Spa25 Derb Slima, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Al MansouraHay Essalam Derb Manchoura 11, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Dar AzalRiad Zitoun lakdim derb jdid N_ 70, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad AssakinaDerb Alaati Allah, 14, Hay Salam, Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Malida6 Derb El Arsa, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad ChennaouiDerb Sidi Fes, N1, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- L'Heure d'Ete96, sidi Bouloukat, Marrakech, Morocco
- Riad GrawaDouar grawa N_60 Bis, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Oasissime Marrakech8 Derb el Hajra, Derb Dabachi, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Tahyra17 Db Arjane Rahba Kdima, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Hotel KawakibRiad Zitoune Lakdim Derb Laafoo Nr 156, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Akka65, derb Lahbib Magni,, Riad Zitoune Jdid, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Hotel Zagora14 Derb Sidi Bouloukate, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Tikwa17 Derb Touareg, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad ShajaraRue Douar Graoua, Derb Jdid No. 58, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- The Riad Sa'eed116 Derb El Hammam, Mouassine, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Dar Thalge41 Derb El Arsa, ., Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Melhoun & SpaN_99 -Sidi Moussa, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad MiralRiad Zeitun Jdid Darb Taubib, 24/25, Marrakech Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Hidden117, Derb Jamaa, Derb Dabachi, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Marianis26 derb el Firane, Riad Laarouss, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Le Pelerin92 Derb Tizougarine, Dar El Bacha, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Sardinas & ChiliDabachi Derb Sidi Ben Issa N 20, Marrakech, Morocco
- Riad 22 L'Etoile D'Orient22 Derb Jamaa, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- Riad Bellamane & SpaDerb Aghrab, N17 - Bab Aylane - Medina, Marrakech, 40000, Morocco
- You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.
Pickup instructions
Departure from your riad to the hotel in Marrakech our driver will pick you up
What's included
Included
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Breakfast
- Guide
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 15 travellers per booking
- Age bands: Child (6–10), Adult (11–80)
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
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 3 hours before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Africa/Casablanca
- Product code
- 173928P13
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
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Ratings aggregated from Tripadvisor (1).
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