3-days tour in the Sahara Desert by 4×4

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The 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga has been our best seller for years. It is the best desert trip from Marrakech. Our Marrakech to Merzouga 3-day desert safari will allow you to discover the real Morocco Sahara desert. Drive past sand dunes, oases, Kasbahs and rocky desert at the best ease. Enjoy a camel trekking activity in sand dunes and an overnight sleep in your Sahara desert camp in the middle of nowhere.

Additional Info

* Duration: 3 days
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours



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The 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga has been our best seller for years. It is the best desert trip from Marrakech. Our Marrakech to Merzouga 3-day desert safari will allow you to discover the real Morocco Sahara desert. Drive past sand dunes, oases, Kasbahs and rocky desert at the best ease. Enjoy a camel trekking activity in sand dunes and an overnight sleep in your Sahara desert camp in the middle of nowhere.

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas mountains – Kasbah Ait Ben Heddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley (6 HOURS)

Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
Your 3 days Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour will start at around 07h30 in the morning from your riad or hotel.
We will start our 3 days Morocco desert tour with a drive to Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: High Atlas Mountains, 40000 Morocco
First, we will need to drive through Tizi Ntichka pass and the High Atlas Mountains. Numerous stops will be made along the way.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
Then, we will visit the UNESCO world heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. This amazing village was also served as a set for various Hollywood blockbusters.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
We continue to Ouarzazate for lunch ( At leisure ). In the afternoon, we drive to the oasis of Skoura, known for its Kasbah of Amridil, which is worth a visit.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Boumalne Dades, Boumalne Dades, Souss-Massa
From here we continue our journey via the Valley of the Roses and the village of Kalaa Mgouna. This area of Morocco is famous for its Damascus rose distillation factories. Behind your car window, you will witness some amazing fortified adobe Berber settlements called Ksours.
At the end of the day, we reach our hotel located in Dades Valley.
Dinner and overnight.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Panorama hotel or Babylon hotel.

Day 2: Boulmane Dades – Tinghir – Merzouga Sahara Desert (4 HOURS)

Stop At: Boumalne Dades, Morocco
Breakfast at your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Todgha Gorge, R 703 near the town of Tinerhir, Tinerhir 45520 Morocco
After breakfast, drive through the 1001 Kasbahs road to Tinghir. Upon arrival at this marvelous oasis, you can enjoy a walk along Todgha River Banks. Visit Berber Villages and Ksours. Only when you reach the amazing huge cliffs of Todgha canyons, you will realize your morning adventure was really worth it.
Treat yourself to a delicious Berber lunch at leisure in the Gorges before you continue to Merzouga.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
Upon arrival at Erg Chebbi, meet your camel caravan and ride your camel over the color changing sand dunes to watch one of the most dramatic sunsets ever. Drive back to your Sahara desert camp where a well deserved Moroccan dinner will be served under the stars next to the campfire while entertained by the local nomads playing their drums, and the nearby dunes exposing a great display of shooting stars and crystal clear constellations.
Overnight at your Sahara desert camp.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in atlas du sable camping (Private tents with shared bathrooms. Upgrade to a deluxe camp with an ensuite tent)

Day 3: Merzouga – Ouarzazate – Atlas mountains – Marrakech (9 HOURS)

Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
Today, get ready for an early Erg Chebbi sunrise camel ride before you meet your guide.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
Drive back to Marrakech through the Volcanic landscapes of the Anti Atlas Mountains to the village of Nkob. Once in Ouarzazate, feel free to ask your driver to stop at the film Studios if you wish. You can have lunch at leisure in the city center.
Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: High Atlas Mountains, 40000 Morocco
Early in the afternoon, continue your drive crossing the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi Ntichka pass.

Pass By: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
Your Private 3 days desert trip from Marrakech to Merzouga will end at your hotel or riad mid-afternoon.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: None



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