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A group of people riding camels across a desert landscape with sand dunes in the background. 1
A desert landscape with sand dunes and a clear sky. 2
A group of people riding camels across a desert landscape with sand dunes. 3
A desert landscape with three camels and riders silhouetted against a sunset. 4
Camels with saddles and blankets in a desert. 5
By ABDU MOROCCO TRAVEL
Free cancellation available
Price is €98 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • This 3-day desert tour gives travellers a complete Marrakech-to-Sahara experience with scenic mountain roads, kasbahs, valleys, canyons, and the Merzouga dunes in one well-organized journey. Instead of only visiting the desert, travellers enjoy the full route through the High Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, and Erg Chebbi. The experience includes comfortable transport, two dinners, two overnight stays, and a camel trek to enjoy the atmosphere of the Sahara at sunset or sunrise.

Activity location

  • Ait Ben Haddou
    • Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ait Ben Haddou
    • Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco

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3-Day Sahara Camel Trek: Marrakech to the Merzouga Golden Dunes

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
€98.10 x 1 Adult€98.10
Total
Price is €98.10

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Fuel and road transport costs
  • Inclusions
    1 night accommodation in Dades Valley
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Camel trek in Merzouga dunes
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
  • Inclusions
    1 night accommodation in Merzouga desert camp
  • Inclusions
    Professional driver
  • Exclusions
    Tips

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a private individual (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law will not apply to your booking.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: snacks
  • Accommodation: overnight in a comfortable hotel or guesthouse in Dades Valley. Accommodation is based on standard rooms.

High Atlas Mountains

  • 1h
Travel from Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi n’Tichka road. Enjoy scenic mountain views, Berber villages, and photo stops along the way.

Ait Ben Haddou

  • 1h 30m
Visit the famous fortified ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, known for its traditional earthen architecture and desert-route history. Travellers have time to walk, take photos, and explore the area.

Ouarzazate

  • 30m
Stop in Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the Sahara. Travellers may enjoy a short photo stop or free time depending on the schedule.

Boulmalne Dades

  • 1h
Continue through southern Moroccan landscapes towards Dades Valley, known for its dramatic rock formations, kasbahs, and valley views. Dinner and overnight stay in the area.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert

  • 6 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: overnight in a desert camp near the Erg Chebbi dunes. Accommodation is based on standard private or shared

Boulmalne Dades

  • 30m
Start the day with breakfast in Dades Valley, then continue through scenic valley roads, traditional villages, and southern Moroccan landscapes on the way towards the desert.

Todgha Gorge

  • 1h
Visit Todra Gorge, one of the most impressive canyon areas in southern Morocco. Travellers can walk between the high rock walls, take photos, and enjoy the mountain and river scenery.

Erfoud

  • 30m
Pass through Erfoud, a desert gateway town known for fossils, palm groves, and the road towards Merzouga. A short stop may be made depending on timing.

Merzouga

  • 30m
Arrive near the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga. Travellers prepare for the desert experience and meet the camel team before starting the camel trek.

Erg Chebbi

  • 30m
Enjoy a camel trek through the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, with time to admire the desert scenery and take photos before reaching the desert camp.

Global Desert Camp

  • 8h
Spend the evening at a desert camp near the dunes. Travellers enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation in the Sahara desert atmosphere.

Day 3: Merzouga Desert – Ouarzazate – High Atlas – Marrakech

  • 7 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included

Merzouga

  • 1h
Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the Sahara dunes. After breakfast at the desert camp, travellers return from the camp by camel or vehicle depending on the camp arrangement.

Erg Chebbi Dunes

  • 30m
Enjoy final views of the Erg Chebbi dunes before leaving Merzouga. This is a good time for photos of the desert landscape and camel trek area.

Rissani

  • 45m
Pass through Rissani, a traditional desert town near Merzouga. A short stop may be made depending on timing and road conditions.

Draa Valley

  • 1h
Drive through southern Moroccan landscapes and palm grove areas on the long return route towards Marrakech. Travellers enjoy scenic views and short comfort stops along the way.

Ouarzazate

  • 1h
Stop in or near Ouarzazate for a break during the return journey. Travellers may have time for lunch or photos depending on the schedule.

High Atlas Mountains

  • 1h
Cross the High Atlas Mountains on the way back to Marrakech, with scenic road views and optional photo stops before arrival in the city.

Marrakech

  • 15m
Arrive in Marrakech and drop off travellers at their hotel, riad, or nearest accessible point. This is the end of the 3-day desert tour.

Location

Activity location

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    Ait Ben Haddou
    • Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Ait Ben Haddou
    • Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco

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