3 Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
Our 3 day desert tour from marrakech to merzouga is a fully private, tailor-made itinerary covering Merzouga & Erg Chebbi Dunes, Ait Ben Haddou, Todra Gorge, Marrakech and Essaouira. You'll travel in a comfortable private vehicle with your own English-speaking driver-guide, sleep in hand-picked riads and hotels, and spend a night under the stars in a Sahara desert camp. Every detail — pace, stops, room upgrades — can be adjusted to fit the way you like to travel.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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DAY1
Marrakech to Ait Ben Haddou
Depart Marrakech this morning. Cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260m), winding through Berber villages, walnut groves and switchback roads with sweeping mountain views. Visit the UNESCO-listed fortified village (ksar) of Ait Ben Haddou, its earthen kasbahs rising from the valley floor, familiar from Gladiator and Game of Thrones.
Marrakech · Tizi n'Tichka Pass · Ait Ben Haddou
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DAY2
Dades Valley to Merzouga & Erg Chebbi Dunes
Leave Dades Valley and continue toward Merzouga & Erg Chebbi Dunes. Walk beneath the 300-metre limestone walls of the Todra Gorge, one of the most dramatic canyons in the Atlas, carved by the Todra River. Reach Merzouga on the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Ride camels into the Sahara for sunset and spend the night in a desert camp under an open sky of stars.
Dades Valley · Todra Gorge · Merzouga & Erg Chebbi Dunes
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DAY3
Imlil to Marrakech
Leave Imlil via Essaouira and drive back to Marrakech, marking the end of your tour.
Imlil · Essaouira · Marrakech
Highlights
- Merzouga & Erg Chebbi Dunes
- Ait Ben Haddou
- Todra Gorge
- Marrakech
- Essaouira
What's Included
- Private transport in an air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan
- Experienced English-speaking driver-guide
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Accommodation as per itinerary (riads, hotels & desert camp)
- Camel trek in the Sahara at sunset
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
Not Included
- International flights
- Lunches (unless stated)
- Personal travel insurance
- Entrance fees to monuments/museums not listed
- Tips and gratuities
- Anything not mentioned under 'Included'
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this tour be private, just for my group?
Yes. Every itinerary on Best Morocco Trip runs as a private tour with your own driver-guide and vehicle — we don't mix you with strangers unless you specifically ask for a shared/group departure.
Is accommodation included every night?
Yes, accommodation is included for every night of the 3-day itinerary, from comfortable riads and hotels in the cities to a desert camp under the stars in the Sahara.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Absolutely — this 3 Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga is a starting point. Tell us your travel dates, pace and interests (hiking, photography, food, family-friendly stops) and we'll tailor the route for you at no extra planning cost.
How do I get a price for this tour?
Pricing depends on your group size, season and choice of accommodation, so we quote each trip individually. Use the inquiry button on this page and we'll reply with a tailored quote within 24 hours.
Not quite the right fit?
Every itinerary here is a starting point. Tell us your travel dates and interests and we'll adjust the route, pace or accommodation level to match.