3-Day Merzouga Desert Tour from Marrakech - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: 3-Day Merzouga Desert Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 122.75 USD
Rating: 9.4 (8233 reviews)

We took the 3-day tour from Marrakech to the Merzouga desert. It's a long journey, but it's well worth it to reach the d...

Juan Manuel

On this day trip to the Merzouga Desert, you'll explore Erg Chebbi, the most surprising part of the Sahara. Get ready for a trip of contrasts where we'll cross the Atlas mountain range, discover fertile valleys, incredible citadels, and sleep under the stars in endless dunes.

Details

Duration

3 days.

Language

The activity takes place with a driver that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

Transport by minibus or bus
English–speaking driver
2 nights accommodation (hotel and Amazigh tent)
Breakfast and dinner
Sunrise and sunset camel rides
Pickup and drop–off hotels outside the historic centre
Towels in the accommodation
Shampoo (only in the luxury category)
Wifi (only in the luxury category)

Not included

Admission for the Taourirt Kasbah: approx. 7EUR
Guide at Aït Benhaddou: 2EUR per person
Lunch: between 10EUR and 12EUR per person
Drinks
Air conditioning: 30EUR per haima (in the superior camps)
Mineral water: between 1EUR and 1,5EUR per bottle of 1.5 liters

When to book

You can book up to 12 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 3 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 36 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

9.4

Exceptional 69,838 Travelers·8,233 reviews

October 13, 2026
Juan Manuel
Spain
We took the 3-day tour from Marrakech to the Merzouga desert. It's a long journey, but it's well worth it to reach the desert and do the activities th...
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October 12, 2026
Sonia
Valladolid, Spain
The excursion was incredible; the desert experience is indescribable. I highly recommend hiring quad bikes for at least one of the routes once you're ...
With friends
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October 10, 2026
Javier
Mallorca, Spain
Everything was wonderful. Although the weather wasn't great in the desert, it was an unforgettable experience. The hotel and the tents were very comfo...
Traveling solo
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October 9, 2026
Florencia Abril López
Tenerife, Spain
We highly recommend this tour. We chose it because of the great reviews we saw and we would definitely choose it again. Even though the journey was lo...
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October 9, 2026
Rosa Maria
Asturias, Spain
A very worthwhile trip, although it involved many hours in the car. Thanks to our driver, Omar, the experience was excellent; he was a true profession...
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October 8, 2026
Juan Felipe
Tenerife, Spain
I highly recommend this excursion to anyone traveling to Marrakech. The organization was excellent: hotel, tent, camel ride, and other places visited....
As a couple
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October 8, 2026
Francisca
Valencia, Spain
A very comprehensive excursion, our guide Hamit picked us up super punctually at the hotel door because we were staying outside the Medina, he gave us...
As a couple
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October 7, 2026
Siao Milian
San José, Costa Rica
The coordination for the pickup was excellent, as was the driver's service and skill. I think some of the places where we ate during the journey betwe...
As a couple
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October 6, 2026
Esther Maria
Sevilla, Spain
Excellent transfers/driver. Very good excursions. Upon arriving at the desert camp, we upgraded from standard category (which was quite disappointing;...
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October 6, 2026
Mariana Andrea
Mendoza, Argentina
It was a fantastic experience. Our driver and guide, Mohamed, made sure everything was excellent. The stops we made were wonderful, and the best part ...
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Tour Details

This 3-day tour is designed to ensure you don't miss any of the highlights of southern Morocco, making the most of your travel time so you can fully enjoy each stop.

Day 1: Marrakech - Aït Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - The Dadès Valley

We'll leave the hustle and bustle of Marrakech behind and head south. We’ll cross the imposing Tizi n’Tichka Pass, the highest road pass in North Africa at 7414 ft (2260 m), offering panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains.

We'll visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous filming location for Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Here, you'll have 2.5 hours of free time to explore its maze-like streets and enjoy lunch in this historic setting.

After a photo stop at the Kasbah of Taourirt in Ouarzazate, we'll cross the Valley of Roses until we reach the Dades Valley, where we'll relax and spend our first night surrounded by unique rock formations.

Day 2: Dadès Valley - Todgha Gorges - Merzouga

After breakfast, we'll set off towards the incredible Todgha Gorges, a breathtaking canyon with walls over 300 meters high. Along the way, we'll see the Jorf Palm Grove and Erfoud, the gateway to the desert known for its ancient fossils.

The highlight of the day comes in the afternoon: in Merzouga, we'll swap the vehicle for camels to venture into the Erg Chebbi dunes. We'll watch the sunset over the sand before reaching our camp. Here, we'll enjoy a traditional Amazigh dinner and music under the stars before sleeping in an authentic haima.

Day 3: Merzouga Desert - Rissani -Tizi n'Tichka - Ouarzazate - Marrakesh

If there's one unmissable sight in the desert, it's sunrise. Having enjoyed this tranquil moment, we'll have breakfast at the camp and gather our strength for our last day.

Passing through the Tafilalet palm grove and Rissani village (from where Morocco’s ruling Alaouite dynasty comes) the tour continues through the acacia-covered plateaus and arrives at Alnif, where we take the road crossing the Anti-Atlas mountain range. Through the remarkable mountainous passages of Tizi n'Tichka, we'll arrive at Tinghir (an important Amazigh village) and finally the Dades Valley.

We'll arrive in Kalaat M'Gouna at midday, where we'll stop for lunch and a rest before continuing on to Marrakesh, passing through Ouarzazate and the High Atlas Mountains.

Finally, we’ll be back in Marrakech at around 8:30 pm. We can drop you off at your chosen pick-up point or at the city’s airport, whichever you prefer.

Accommodation Options

When booking, you'll be asked to choose your preferred type of accommodation:

Standard Shared Accommodation: if you choose this option, you'll share the hotel room in Dades and the haima in the desert with up to 4 tour participants who also choose this option. If you're travelling alone, you'll avoid paying the single supplement for private accommodation, which is the cheapest option! Please note that, even though the accommodation in the haimas is always shared, we try to separate men and women whenever possible, and that children under the age of 18 are not allowed in this option.
Standard Private Accommodation: in this option, both the hotel room for the first night in Dades and the desert haimas will be private. In this case, you'll stay at a camp with private bathrooms. The haimas in this category can accommodate up to 4 people.
Superior Private Accommodation: just like the previous option, both the hotel room for the first night in Dades and the desert haimas will be private. You’ll stay at a camp that features private bathrooms. In addition, it offers better interior decor and higher-quality meals than the previous options. The haimas in this category can accommodate up to 5 people.

On the first night, all guests will stay in Dades, with accommodation at Dar Essyaha, Hotel Babylon, Hotel Le Vieux Chateau, Kasbah Tifawen, or similar.

The second night will be spent in a haima camp in Merzouga, where the standard and superior camps are completely separate. In addition to the difference in bathroom facilities, the superior camp also offers enhanced meals and interior decor. Please note that during peak seasons, such as Easter or Christmas, standard-category camps may sometimes use shared bathrooms.

On the third day, both categories will have breakfast and access to showers at the camp before departure.

Pickup Info

If you're staying in the Medina, you must go to one of the following meeting points:

KFC Marrakech, in the Medina, located on Av. Mohammed V
Moulay El Yazid Mosque, at 23 Rue de La Kasbah
Mohamed V School, Riad Laarouss
Abdelmoumen School
Bab Doukkala Pharmacy

If you're staying outside the Medina, we'll pick you up free of charge from your hotel or riad. If the hotel is located outside Marrakech, there will be a supplement of 10EUR to 40EUR, depending on the distance.

Other Day Trips to the Merzouga Desert

If your trip continues to the north, we recommend the 3-day Merzouga to Fez trip. If you want a more exclusive experience, check out the private desert trip.

9.4

Exceptional 69,838 Travelers·8,233 reviews

October 13, 2026
Juan Manuel
Spain
We took the 3-day tour from Marrakech to the Merzouga desert. It's a long journey, but it's well worth it to reach the desert and do the activities th...
Is this useful?
October 12, 2026
Sonia
Valladolid, Spain
The excursion was incredible; the desert experience is indescribable. I highly recommend hiring quad bikes for at least one of the routes once you're ...
With friends
Is this useful?
October 10, 2026
Javier
Mallorca, Spain
Everything was wonderful. Although the weather wasn't great in the desert, it was an unforgettable experience. The hotel and the tents were very comfo...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
October 9, 2026
Florencia Abril López
Tenerife, Spain
We highly recommend this tour. We chose it because of the great reviews we saw and we would definitely choose it again. Even though the journey was lo...
Is this useful?
October 9, 2026
Rosa Maria
Asturias, Spain
A very worthwhile trip, although it involved many hours in the car. Thanks to our driver, Omar, the experience was excellent; he was a true profession...
Is this useful?
October 8, 2026
Juan Felipe
Tenerife, Spain
I highly recommend this excursion to anyone traveling to Marrakech. The organization was excellent: hotel, tent, camel ride, and other places visited....
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 8, 2026
Francisca
Valencia, Spain
A very comprehensive excursion, our guide Hamit picked us up super punctually at the hotel door because we were staying outside the Medina, he gave us...
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 7, 2026
Siao Milian
San José, Costa Rica
The coordination for the pickup was excellent, as was the driver's service and skill. I think some of the places where we ate during the journey betwe...
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 6, 2026
Esther Maria
Sevilla, Spain
Excellent transfers/driver. Very good excursions. Upon arriving at the desert camp, we upgraded from standard category (which was quite disappointing;...
Is this useful?
October 6, 2026
Mariana Andrea
Mendoza, Argentina
It was a fantastic experience. Our driver and guide, Mohamed, made sure everything was excellent. The stops we made were wonderful, and the best part ...
As a couple
Is this useful?

Show all reviews

Tour Details

This 3-day tour is designed to ensure you don't miss any of the highlights of southern Morocco, making the most of your travel time so you can fully enjoy each stop.

Day 1: Marrakech - Aït Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - The Dadès Valley

Day 2: Dadès Valley - Todgha Gorges - Merzouga

Day 3: Merzouga Desert - Rissani -Tizi n'Tichka - Ouarzazate - Marrakesh

If there's one unmissable sight in the desert, it's sunrise. Having enjoyed this tranquil moment, we'll have breakfast at the camp and gather our strength for our last day.

We'll arrive in Kalaat M'Gouna at midday, where we'll stop for lunch and a rest before continuing on to Marrakesh, passing through Ouarzazate and the High Atlas Mountains.

Finally, we’ll be back in Marrakech at around 8:30 pm. We can drop you off at your chosen pick-up point or at the city’s airport, whichever you prefer.

Accommodation Options

When booking, you'll be asked to choose your preferred type of accommodation:

Standard Shared Accommodation: if you choose this option, you'll share the hotel room in Dades and the haima in the desert with up to 4 tour participants who also choose this option. If you're travelling alone, you'll avoid paying the single supplement for private accommodation, which is the cheapest option! Please note that, even though the accommodation in the haimas is always shared, we try to separate men and women whenever possible, and that children under the age of 18 are not allowed in this option.
Standard Private Accommodation: in this option, both the hotel room for the first night in Dades and the desert haimas will be private. In this case, you'll stay at a camp with private bathrooms. The haimas in this category can accommodate up to 4 people.
Superior Private Accommodation: just like the previous option, both the hotel room for the first night in Dades and the desert haimas will be private. You’ll stay at a camp that features private bathrooms. In addition, it offers better interior decor and higher-quality meals than the previous options. The haimas in this category can accommodate up to 5 people.

On the first night, all guests will stay in Dades, with accommodation at Dar Essyaha, Hotel Babylon, Hotel Le Vieux Chateau, Kasbah Tifawen, or similar.

On the third day, both categories will have breakfast and access to showers at the camp before departure.

Pickup Info

If you're staying in the Medina, you must go to one of the following meeting points:

KFC Marrakech, in the Medina, located on Av. Mohammed V
Moulay El Yazid Mosque, at 23 Rue de La Kasbah
Mohamed V School, Riad Laarouss
Abdelmoumen School
Bab Doukkala Pharmacy

Other Day Trips to the Merzouga Desert

If your trip continues to the north, we recommend the 3-day Merzouga to Fez trip. If you want a more exclusive experience, check out the private desert trip.

3-Day Merzouga Desert Tour