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3-Day Private Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert

3-Day Private Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert

Tizi n'Tichka · Aït Ben Haddou · Dades & Todra · camel trek and camp in Erg Chebbi

⏱ 3 days☾ 2 nights⚑ From Marrakech⚐ To Marrakech✦ Private tour

Overview

Three days, two nights and one unforgettable sunset on a camel. This loop from Marrakech crosses the High Atlas, follows the road of a thousand kasbahs and reaches the great dunes of Merzouga, where a desert camp waits for you under the stars.

Duration3 days
StartsMarrakech
EndsMarrakech
TypePrivate

Highlights

  • The High Atlas road over Tizi n'Tichka
  • UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou
  • Walk inside the Todra Gorge
  • Camel trek and a night in Erg Chebbi

Itinerary

D1

Day 1 · Marrakech – Aït Ben Haddou – Dades Valley

We collect you from your riad in the morning and climb into the High Atlas, stopping at viewpoints and Berber villages along the Tizi n'Tichka pass. After lunch you explore the fortified village of Aït Ben Haddou, then drive past Ouarzazate and Skoura's palm grove to the Dades Valley, where you sleep in a guesthouse facing the gorge.

Meals: DinnerNight: Guesthouse in the Dades Valley
D2

Day 2 · Dades – Todra Gorge – Merzouga

A short morning walk between the vertical walls of the Todra Gorge, then east through Tinejdad and Erfoud. In the late afternoon you reach the dunes of Erg Chebbi, swap the car for a camel and ride towards the camp while the sand turns red. Dinner, drums and an enormous starry sky.

Meals: Breakfast, dinnerNight: Desert camp in Erg Chebbi
D3

Day 3 · Merzouga – Draa Valley – Marrakech

Wake up early to watch the sunrise from a dune, have breakfast and ride back. The return goes through Alnif, N'Kob and the Draa Valley to Ouarzazate and over the Atlas to Marrakech, arriving in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast

Route map

Tour map

Your route

~1,200km by road
ATLAS MOUNTAINSSAHARAMarrakechDades ValleyMerzouga010203N100 km
  1. 01Marrakech
  2. 02Dades Valley
  3. 03Merzouga

Road route; stops shown are the start, the overnight places and the end. Open in Google Maps ↗

Where you sleep

Night 1Guesthouse in the Dades Valleyafter day 1
Night 2Desert camp in Erg Chebbiafter day 2

What's included

Included

  • Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan with an English-speaking driver
  • Pick-up at your riad, hotel or the airport
  • Fuel, tolls and parking
  • Camel ride into Erg Chebbi with a camel guide
  • Night in a private tent with bed and en-suite bathroom
  • Dinner and breakfast at the desert camp
  • Night in the Dades Valley with dinner and breakfast

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Local city guides (optional, on request)
  • Tips for driver and staff

Make it yours

Photos

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What to bring

  • A small backpack for the night in the desert (big luggage stays in the car)
  • Sunglasses, sun cream and a hat or scarf
  • Comfortable shoes and light, long clothes
  • A warm layer for the evening – nights are cold from November to March
  • Cash for drinks, lunches and tips
  • Your passport (hotels and camps ask for it)

Good to know

  • The last day is long: about 9–10 hours of driving with stops.
  • Ask for a luxury tent if you want more space and comfort.
  • Private tour: dates and timing adapted to you.
  • Cancellation conditions are confirmed with your quote.

Questions about this tour

Is 3 days enough to visit Merzouga from Marrakech?

Yes, it is the minimum and the most popular option. You spend two long days on the road with many stops and one full evening and sunrise in the dunes. If you prefer shorter driving days, choose the 4-day tour.

Where do we sleep on the first night?

In a guesthouse or small hotel in the Dades Valley, with dinner and breakfast included. Upgrades to a boutique hotel are possible.

Can we stop for lunch where we want?

Of course. Your driver suggests good local restaurants, but you are free to choose and to stop for photos whenever you like.

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts in Marrakech – we pick you up at your hotel, riad or meeting point – and ends in Marrakech. If you prefer another start or end point, we can adapt it.

Is this tour private?

Yes. Only you and your travel companions, with your own vehicle and English-speaking driver. We never mix groups.

Can I customise this itinerary?

Absolutely. Add nights, change the start or end city, upgrade the hotels or the tent, or add activities – just tell us what you would like.

How do I book and pay?

Send us your dates by WhatsApp or email. We reply within 24 hours with the final itinerary and price, and explain the payment conditions in your quote.

What is the best time for this tour?

October to April is the most pleasant season. In summer the tour runs too, with camel rides in the late afternoon and early morning to avoid the heat.

Another question?

Ask us on WhatsApp – we answer within 24 hours.

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