Private Morocco Tours & Sahara Desert Excursions
Book a 3-day round trip Marrakech Sahara Desert Tour to Merzouga and experience the magic of the Sahara
Embark on an unforgettable 3-day Marrakech Sahara Desert Tour to Merzouga and experience the magic of the Sahara. This adventure takes you through the breathtaking Atlas Mountains, the historic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, the stunning Dades Valley, and the towering Todgha Gorges before reaching the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Enjoy a camel trek at sunset, spend a night under the stars at a desert camp, and immerse yourself in Berber culture. A journey of landscapes, history, and authentic Moroccan experiences awaits!
Licensed, clean, and comfortable vehicles for tourism
Premium, well-located hotels, Riads, and camps.
Expert, friendly, and professional guides at your service.
Enjoy authentic and delicious Moroccan cuisine on our tours.
✔ Licensed, clean, and comfortable vehicles for tourism
✔ Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation, plus guided touring throughout Morocco
✔ Knowledgeable English-speaking guides will assist you throughout your journey
✔ Comfortable accommodations in convenient, prime locations
✔ Meals: Breakfasts and dinners are provided
✔ Camel trek in Erg Chebbi dunes
✔ First night at a nice hotel/riad in Dades Valley or Ouarzazate city
✔ Second night at a luxury desert camp
✔ Live traditional music at the desert camp around bonfire
✔ Sandboarding (optional and requested)
✔ MUCH MORE!
✘ Plane tickets
✘ Entrance fees to optional site
✘ Lunches & Drinks
🚙 ATV/Quad Biking: Add an adrenaline rush to your desert experience.
🍽 Special Dietary Requirements? Let us know in advance.
🍷 Alcoholic drinks are available for purchase at stores.
✔ Scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass ✔ Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah ✔ Explore the cinematic city of Ouarzazate ✔ Walk through the dramatic Todgha Gorges ✔ Ride a camel across the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga ✔ Watch an unforgettable sunset & sunrise in the Sahara ✔ Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner and music at a desert camp ✔ Discover the lush landscapes of Draa Valley
Every trip is tailored to you. Prices vary by group size, accommodation, trip length, and route. Contact us for questions and a personalized quote. Inquiries are free and with no obligation.
A 3-day Marrakech to Merzouga Sahara Desert tour featuring the Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, Dades Valley, and Todgha Gorges, ending at the Erg Chebbi dunes with a sunset camel trek, desert camp stay, and authentic Berber cultural experiences.
In the morning after breakfast, we will start our drive to the high Atlas Mountains and reach the summit of Morocco’s tallest mountain. You will have opportunities to stop for pictures as we travel the winding roads up the steep mountainside. Take in the breathtaking landscapes of the High Atlas Mountains and marvel at the traditional Berber houses perched on the edges of the mountains.
After making our descent from the Atlas, you will watch the landscape change from rugged hilly terrain to the arid desert-scapes so famous to Moroccan imagery. We will visit the ancient fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage site and film location for movies like Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and Babel. Walk the narrow, winding streets up to the granary at the top of the hill, and experience the gorgeous panoramic view of the village and the river next to it. We will have lunch in Ait Ben Haddou or in nearby Ouarzazate, nicknamed the Moroccan Hollywood. Take a peek at the Atlas studio and visit the beautiful Taourirt Kasbah across the street.
Other attractions along our drive include:
We will arrive at Boumalen Dades in the late afternoon. This is a former trading crossroads for people coming from Timbuktu to the north, resulting in a myriad of differently styled Kasbahs. Take a moment to settle in at the hotel or guesthouse before taking a trip to the Dades canyon. Take the winding road a few kilometers into the canyon and stop to take some awesome pictures. The gorges show a dramatic landscape, with ancient rust-red and mauve mountains stripped back to zigzagging layers of knobby rock formations. This is a haven for rock climbers and rappellers, and you can see the remnants of the springtime runoff that is used as irrigation for the valley’s many agricultural needs.
Begin your day exploring Tinghir, a town nestled in the eastern edge of the gorges. Here a palm oasis unfolds like a green umbrella, and under the canopy of the trees, you’ll discover crumbling Kasbahs, the abandoned 19th-century Medersa Ikelane. To the north of town, explore the ruins of Ksar Asfalou, where Muslim and Jewish students once studied under the same roof.
Travel with your guide to Todgha gorges, through many green palmaris and Berber villages until, 15km away, high walls of pink and grey rock close in around the road. Continue the journey through the desert, past many villages, and stopping again in Erfoud. Here Berber miners are relentless in their search for trilobite fossils, and in October Erfoud has an increasingly popular festival with dancing and music. We will take a short break in Erfoud to have lunch, and visit a miner’s shop, to see the impressive discoveries from this ancient seabed.
Just a short drive from Erfoud is Merzouga, set on the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes. These massive dunes are the largest in Morocco, spanning 22km and 5km wide, with some dunes reaching over 150m. Relax and settle in for the evening, taking some time to explore the dunes and watch the magnificent sunset in this quiet desert country. In the late afternoon, you will be taken to the dromedaries—one-hump camels native to this region of Morocco—and you will take a 90-minute camel ride to our camp in the middle of the Erg Chebbi dunes (standard or luxury camp options available). Watch the sunset from behind the dunes and go on a dune sandboarding adventure if you would like. Return for a glass of traditional mint tea, dinner, and music. Our guides will play drums and castanets for you, breaking the stillness of the desert with sounds of laughter and singing.
Under the brilliance of the Milky Way you will tuck into your camp for the evening. Don’t forget to look up and see stars like you’ve never seen them before.
Note: We organize ATV rides on the dunes if you would like to explore the dunes and take pictures and videos. The price of ATV rental is not included in the tour but can be added upon request.
Wake up early to see the sunrise over the dunes, then enjoy breakfast at the camp. Ride your camel or take a 4×4 back to Merzouga town. Drive through Alnif and the Draa Valley, home to Morocco’s longest river and lush palm oases. Stop for lunch before crossing the High Atlas Mountains, then continue your journey back to Marrakech, arriving in the evening.
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