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Tour Details

Dive into a 3-day adventure from Marrakech to the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga. Cross the Atlas Mountains, explore UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, visit breathtaking valleys and gorges, and enjoy a sunset camel trek to a luxury or standard desert camp under the stars.

Departure & Return Location

Marrakesh Menara Airport

Duration

3-Day

Price Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
  • Transport in an air-conditioned minibus or 4x4
  • English/French/Spanish-speaking driver-guide
  • 1-night accommodation in Dades Valley (dinner & breakfast)
  • 1-night stay in Merzouga desert camp (dinner & breakfast)
  • Sunset camel trek in Merzouga
  • Bottled water during the drive

Price Excludes

  • Lunch on all days
  • Entrance fees to Ait Ben Haddou or optional sites
  • Personal expenses (drinks, souvenirs)
  • Tips for driver/guide
  • Optional upgrades to luxury camp or 4x4 desert transfer
Itinerary

Day 1Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley

  • 07:00 AM – Pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech
  • Drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m)

  • Stop at Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO World Heritage site)

  • Lunch near Ouarzazate (not included)

  • Continue through Skoura Palm Oasis and Valley of Roses

  • Arrival at Dades Valley in the evening

  • Dinner and overnight stay at a riad/hotel

🛌 Overnight in Dades Valley

Day 2Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Desert

  • Breakfast at the riad/hotel
  • Drive through spectacular Dades Gorge and Todra Gorge, famous for rock walls and palm groves

  • Lunch on the way (not included)

  • Continue towards Erfoud, the gateway to the desert

  • Arrive in Merzouga by late afternoon

  • Camel trek through the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi during sunset

  • Dinner and Berber music around a campfire under the starry desert sky

🛌 Overnight in Merzouga Desert Camp (private tent)

Day 3Merzouga – Draa Valley – Marrakech

  • Early morning wake-up to watch the sunrise over the dunes
  • Breakfast at the camp

  • Camel ride or 4×4 transfer back to Merzouga village

  • Scenic drive through the Draa Valley and back via the Atlas Mountains

  • Lunch on the way (not included)

  • Arrival in Marrakech in the evening (around 7–8 PM)

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