Explore Morocco’s breathtaking landscapes with our 3 Days Marrakech Desert Tour to Merzouga. This unforgettable 3-day Morocco itinerary takes you through the Atlas Mountains, historic kasbahs, lush valleys, and the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Ride camels, stay in a luxury desert camp, and discover the beauty of southern Morocco in just three days.
| Day | Route | Highlights | Distance / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Marrakech → High Atlas → Ait Benhaddou → Skoura → Rose Valley → Dades | High Atlas Mountains, Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO site), Skoura Oasis, Valley of Roses, Monkey Toes rock formations | 342 km / ~6 hours |
| Day 2 | Dades → Tinghir → Todgha Gorge → Erfoud → Merzouga | Todgha Gorges hike, Fossil Museum in Erfoud, Camel Trek in Erg Chebbi Dunes, Luxury Desert Camp Stay | 266 km / ~5 hours |
| Day 3 | Merzouga → Rissani → Draa Valley → Ouarzazate → Marrakech | Sunrise over dunes, Rissani Souk, Draa Valley Palm Groves, Kasbah Taourirt, Atlas Film Studios | 557 km / ~8 hours |
(6 hours drive | 342 km)
Your 3 Days Marrakech Desert Tour starts with an early pick-up from your hotel or Marrakech airport. We cross the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,600 meters altitude), offering stunning panoramic views of Berber villages and mountain landscapes.
After about three hours, we reach Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore this ancient fortified village, famous for its appearance in movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Lunch is served nearby.
We continue toward Skoura Oasis and the beautiful Valley of Roses at Kalaat M’gouna. If you visit in May, you’ll enjoy the Rose Festival celebrations. Later, we explore the dramatic Dades Valley, with its unique Monkey Toes rock formations, before settling in for dinner and an overnight stay at a charming guesthouse.
(5 hours drive | 266 km)
After breakfast, we head to Tinghir and visit the spectacular Todgha Gorge, where canyon walls soar up to 400 meters. Enjoy a short walk through this natural marvel.
Next, we travel through Erfoud, known for its fossil workshops and date production. If time permits, visit a fossil museum before reaching the desert town of Merzouga, gateway to the Sahara.
In Merzouga, your camel awaits for an unforgettable trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Marvel at the desert sunset before arriving at your luxury desert camp. After a traditional Moroccan dinner, enjoy live Berber drumming under the starlit sky. Comfortable tents with private bathrooms and hot showers await you.
(8 hours drive | 557 km)
Wake early to catch a magical sunrise over the Sahara dunes. After breakfast, we depart for Rissani to explore its traditional souk, known for its local crafts and date markets.
We continue through the desert landscapes, passing Alnif and the villages of the Draa Valley — Morocco’s largest palm grove. After lunch in N’Koub, we drive to Ouarzazate, visiting the impressive Kasbah Taourirt and, if time permits, Atlas Film Studios.
Crossing back over the High Atlas Mountains, we return to Marrakech in the early evening, marking the end of your unforgettable 3-Day Morocco Desert Adventure.
| Point | Location | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| A | Marrakesh | Tour start – Departure from hotel or airport |
| B | Ait Ben Haddou | UNESCO site, historic ksar, filming location |
| C | Dadès Gorges | Scenic red rock formations, Monkey Toes |
| D | Todgha Gorges | Towering canyon walls, hiking photo spot |
| E | Erfoud | Gateway to the Sahara, fossils, dates |
| F | Merzouga | Camel trek, Erg Chebbi dunes, luxury camp |
| G | Rissani | Traditional market town, souk visit |
| H | Draa Valley | Palm groves and kasbahs along the river |
| I | Ouarzazate | Film studios and Kasbah Taourirt |
| J | Marrakesh | Tour ends – Return to your hotel or airport |
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