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Ultimate 3 Day Sahara Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Camel Trek

By Explore Morocco Trips
Free cancellation available
The previous price was AU$231 and current price is AU$185 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

In this Ultimate 3 Day Sahara Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga & Camel Trek, including:

Sahara desert tour from your accommodation in Marrakech. 3 days will allow you to discover the southern Moroccan Sahara with its wonderful old kasbahs and to live an unforgettable moment with Berber people, kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and todra gorges. Ending with magical night under the stars in traditional Berber desert camp.

Tour highlights:

Cross the magical High Atlas Mountains about 2260m altitude by way of the Tizi n’Tichka Pass.

Visit Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Go through rocky walls at Todra Gorge and visit the Tinghir oasis with its Berber villages.

Enjoy a magical sunset & sunrise camel trek over the desert dunes with sandboarding experience.

Activity location

  • Tizi n Tichka
    • Imlil Village,
    • 45000, Ouarzazate, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Tizi n Tichka
    • Imlil Village,
    • 45000, Ouarzazate, Morocco

Check availability

Standard camp option
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Standard camp: In this option you will have comfortable private tent. But Bathroom facilities are shared within the camp
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
AU$230.67
AU$184.54 x 1 AdultAU$184.54
Total
The previous price was AU$230.67 and current price is AU$184.54
20% off
Until Tue, 24 Mar
Deluxe Desert Camp
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Luxury camp: This Unlike standard camps, this deluxe option features a private ensuite bathroom with a shower and toilet inside your tent
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
AU$346.01
AU$276.81 x 1 AdultAU$276.81
Total
The previous price was AU$346.01 and current price is AU$276.81
20% off
Until Tue, 24 Mar
Private tour option
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Private accommodation : Spend the first night in scenic Dades Valley and the second in a luxury desert camp with cosy tents and private amenities

Private tour itinerary : Travel in a Mercedes Vito or 4X4, enjoying privacy and comfort throughout the journey
Air-conditioned vehicles : 4x4. Minivan or minibus
Duration: 3 days
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
AU$840.30
AU$672.24 x 1 AdultAU$672.24
Total
The previous price was AU$840.30 and current price is AU$672.24
20% off
Until Tue, 24 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sand boarding
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Camel ride to and from the desert camp ( sunset and sunrise )
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport. All fuels
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Nightly accommodation
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunches. Drinks. Tips.

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Dades valley

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at hotel Bougafer or similar

Tizi n Tichka

  • 15m
After the pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech Our drive gonna start through the majestic High Atlas Mountains, we will cross the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass, the highest road pass in Morocco at 2,260 metres above sea level. This breathtaking route offers dramatic landscapes of rugged peaks, winding mountain roads, and traditional Amazigh villages. Along the way, enjoy several panoramic photo stops where you can admire the stunning views and capture unforgettable moments. And learn about local Berber culture, the history of the region, and the unique mountain lifestyle that has existed here for centuries.

Ait Ben Haddou

  • 1h
Discover Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah Step into history at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, an iconic clay fortress that has starred in films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Wander through its winding alleys, explore ancient homes, and climb to the top for breathtaking views of the surrounding desert. (Admission is free; guide not included.)

Tinghir

  • 12h
  • Admission ticket included
Have a relaxed overnight stay in a comfortable hotel in the charming town of Tinghir, close to the spectacular Todra Gorge. After a day of exploring, relax and experience warm Moroccan hospitality. And enjoy a traditional dinner and breakfast in a peaceful setting before continuing the adventure the next morning.

Day 2: Dades valley - Tinghir - Arfoud - Merzouga Desert

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at traditional Berber desert camp

Todgha Gorge

  • 1h
After breakfast in the hotel we continue our journey towards the majestic dunes of Erg Chebbi. Along the way, we travel through several traditional Berber villages, offering a glimpse into the authentic lifestyle and culture of southern Morocco. Our route also takes us to the spectacular Todra Gorges, where towering canyon walls and a crystal clear river create one of the most breathtaking natural landscapes in the region. Here, you’ll have time to walk through the gorge, take photos, and admire this impressive natural wonder before continuing towards the Sahara Desert.

Merzouga

  • 10h
After the visit in the todra gorges, our route then winds through the Saharan oases of Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud, reaching the vast Sahara desert, the true adventure begins as we mount camels for a trek across the golden dunes for and unforgettable sunset . This provides the perfect opportunity to witness a legendary Saharan sunset before reaching our camp for sandboarding and a night in traditional Berber nomad tents. The evening concludes with a traditional dinner and the rhythmic pulse of drum music under a canopy of endless stars, offering an unforgettable and immersive Saharan experience.

Day 3: Merzouga - Ouarzazat - Marrakech

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included

Ouarzazate

  • 30m
After the early breakfast, cross back the magical Erg Chebbi Dunes for a magical colourful sunrise. From there we continue back our journey towards the majestic High Atlas Mountains. Along the way, we pass through the historic city of Ouarzazate, often known as the “Gateway to the Desert.” If we haven’t stopped earlier, this will be a perfect place to take a relaxing lunch break. Afterwards, we continue our scenic drive through the mountains as we make our way back to Marrakech, bringing our unforgettable desert adventure to an end.

Location

Activity location

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    Tizi n Tichka
    • Imlil Village,
    • 45000, Ouarzazate, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Tizi n Tichka
    • Imlil Village,
    • 45000, Ouarzazate, Morocco

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