3-Day Merzouga Desert Tour, Marrakech - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: 3-Day Merzouga Desert Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 138.41 USD
Rating: 9.4 (129 reviews)

We had a fantastic three day tour - it was busy, well-organised, informative and FUN. A big thank you to Hassan, our ...

Oliver

On this day trip to the Merzouga Desert, you'll explore Erg Chebbi, the most surprising part of the Sahara. Get ready for a trip of contrasts where we'll cross the Atlas mountain range, discover fertile valleys, incredible citadels, and sleep under the stars in endless dunes.

Details

Duration

3 days.

Language

The activity takes place with a driver that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

Transport by minibus or bus
English–speaking driver
2 nights accommodation (hotel and Amazigh tent)
Breakfast and dinner
Sunrise and sunset camel rides
Pickup and drop–off hotels outside the historic centre
Towels in the accommodation
Shampoo (only in the luxury category)
Wifi (only in the luxury category)

Not included

Admission for the Taourirt Kasbah: approx. 7EUR
Guide at Aït Benhaddou: 2EUR per person
Lunch: between 10EUR and 12EUR per person
Drinks
Air conditioning: 30EUR per haima (in the superior camps)
Mineral water: between 1EUR and 1,5EUR per bottle of 1.5 liters

When to book

You can book up to 12 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 36 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Reviews of our customers

9.4

Exceptional 1,131 Travelers·129 reviews

April 20, 2026
Oliver
United Kingdom
We had a fantastic three day tour - it was busy, well-organised, informative and FUN. A big thank you to Hassan, our driver/guide, who made it seem...
Is this useful?
February 17, 2026
Sara
Italy
An incredible experience, beautiful landscapes. Mohammed, the man who accompanied us, was a great driver and spoke several languages equally well: Ita...
With friends
Is this useful?
August 25, 2026
Oscar Bradshaw
Australia
The activity was great. Got to see heaps of Morocco including valleys, high atlas mountain range and the desert. Tour guide was great and the bus is q...
With friends
Is this useful?
December 11, 2025
Alessandro Paolo
Barcelona, Spain
Our guide Youssef was incredibly friendly. The accommodations and restaurants he took us to were of very good quality. Without a doubt, the staff—guid...
As a couple
Is this useful?
December 30, 2024
Mikel
Bilbao, Spain
An unforgettable trip thanks to the small family we formed during the journey and all of it, driven by the best possible guide, MR Hamid. He made us f...
With friends
Is this useful?
February 1, 2026
Simona
Italy
The trip was well organized and everything went smoothly. Our driver, Said, was more than just a driver: always kind, professional, and ready to answe...
As a couple
Is this useful?
January 7, 2026
Hannah
Palma, Spain
A really fun three days, travelling and exploring constantly. Mohammed made everything so easy, comfortable and fun! The travel is long but never feel...
As a couple
Is this useful?
November 10, 2025
Maria Alexandra Sanchez Rodrigue
Valencía, Spain
Hola, ¡qué linda experiencia! Agradezco especialmente a Said, quien fue un excelente guía, siempre brindándonos lo mejor. Muy amable, atento y querido...
With friends
Is this useful?
October 6, 2025
Robert
Edmonton, Canada
Excellent tour made even better by our guide Mohamed, who was knowledgeable, patient, as well as a great driver ensuring our safety on the Atlas mount...
As a couple
Is this useful?
May 17, 2025
Anonymous
Austria
Our guide, Youssef, was the best! He taught us so much about his country and his language skills were excellent, in Spanish as well as in English. He ...
With friends
Is this useful?

Show all reviews

Tour Details

This 3-day tour is designed to ensure you don't miss any of the highlights of southern Morocco, making the most of your travel time so you can fully enjoy each stop.

Day 1: Marrakech - Aït Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - The Dadès Valley

We'll leave the hustle and bustle of Marrakech behind and head south. We’ll cross the imposing Tizi n’Tichka Pass, the highest road pass in North Africa at 7414 ft (2260 m), offering panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains.

We'll visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous filming location for Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Here, you'll have 2.5 hours of free time to explore its maze-like streets and enjoy lunch in this historic setting.

After a photo stop at the Kasbah of Taourirt in Ouarzazate, we'll cross the Valley of Roses until we reach the Dades Valley, where we'll relax and spend our first night surrounded by unique rock formations.

Day 2: Dadès Valley - Todgha Gorges - Merzouga

After breakfast, we'll set off towards the incredible Todgha Gorges, a breathtaking canyon with walls over 300 meters high. Along the way, we'll see the Jorf Palm Grove and Erfoud, the gateway to the desert known for its ancient fossils.

The highlight of the day comes in the afternoon: in Merzouga, we'll swap the vehicle for camels to venture into the Erg Chebbi dunes. We'll watch the sunset over the sand before reaching our camp. Here, we'll enjoy a traditional Amazigh dinner and music under the stars before sleeping in an authentic haima.

Day 3: Merzouga Desert - Rissani -Tizi n'Tichka - Ouarzazate - Marrakesh

If there's one unmissable sight in the desert, it's sunrise. Having enjoyed this tranquil moment, we'll have breakfast at the camp and gather our strength for our last day.

Passing through the Tafilalet palm grove and Rissani village (from where Morocco’s ruling Alaouite dynasty comes) the tour continues through the acacia-covered plateaus and arrives at Alnif, where we take the road crossing the Anti-Atlas mountain range. Through the remarkable mountainous passages of Tizi n'Tichka, we'll arrive at Tinghir (an important Amazigh village) and finally the Dades Valley.

We'll arrive in Kalaat M'Gouna at midday, where we'll stop for lunch and a rest before continuing on to Marrakesh, passing through Ouarzazate and the High Atlas Mountains.

Finally, we’ll be back in Marrakech at around 8:30 pm. We can drop you off at your chosen pick-up point or at the city’s airport, whichever you prefer.

Accommodation Options

When booking, you'll be asked to choose your preferred type of accommodation:

Standard Shared Accommodation: if you choose this option, you'll share the hotel room in Dades and the haima in the desert with up to 4 tour participants who also choose this option. If you're travelling alone, you'll avoid paying the single supplement for private accommodation, which is the cheapest option! Please note that, even though the accommodation in the haimas is always shared, we try to separate men and women whenever possible, and that children under the age of 18 are not allowed in this option.
Standard Private Accommodation: in this option, both the hotel room for the first night in Dades and the desert haimas will be private. In this case, you'll stay at a camp with private bathrooms. The haimas in this category can accommodate up to 4 people.
Superior Private Accommodation: just like the previous option, both the hotel room for the first night in Dades and the desert haimas will be private. You’ll stay at a camp that features private bathrooms. In addition, it offers better interior decor and higher-quality meals than the previous options. The haimas in this category can accommodate up to 5 people.

On the first night, all guests will stay in Dades, with accommodation at Dar Essyaha, Hotel Babylon, Hotel Le Vieux Chateau, Kasbah Tifawen, or similar.

The second night will be spent in a haima camp in Merzouga, where the standard and superior camps are completely separate. In addition to the difference in bathroom facilities, the superior camp also offers enhanced meals and interior decor. Please note that during peak seasons, such as Easter or Christmas, standard-category camps may sometimes use shared bathrooms.

On the third day, both categories will have breakfast and access to showers at the camp before departure.

Pickup Info

If you're staying in the Medina, you must go to one of the following meeting points:

KFC Marrakech, in the Medina, located on Av. Mohammed V
Moulay El Yazid Mosque, at 23 Rue de La Kasbah
Mohamed V School, Riad Laarouss
Abdelmoumen School
Bab Doukkala Pharmacy

If you're staying outside the Medina, we'll pick you up free of charge from your hotel or riad. If the hotel is located outside Marrakech, there will be a supplement of 10EUR to 40EUR, depending on the distance.

Other Day Trips to the Merzouga Desert

If your trip continues to the north, we recommend the 3-day Merzouga to Fez trip. If you want a more exclusive experience, check out the private desert trip.