3-Day Merzouga Desert Tour from Marrakech with Overnight Camp

Day 1 · Marrakech → Dades Valley → Tinghir

1. 1

   Atlas Mountains View

   45 min

   Departing Marrakech, travel through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Enjoy panoramic mountain views, winding roads, Berber villages, and scenic photo stops along the route.

2. 2

   Ksar Of Ait-Ben-Haddou

   2 hours Admission not included

   Visit the UNESCO-listed ksar of Aït Ben Haddou. Explore its earthen architecture, narrow alleys, and hilltop viewpoints overlooking the surrounding desert landscape.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   Passing by

   Continue toward the Dades Valley, known as the “Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs,” featuring dramatic rock formations, palm oases, and traditional villages along the river.

Over night at a 3 stars hotel or a traditional riad

Day 2 · Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga Desert

1. 1

   Todra Gorge

   45 min

   Stop at Todra Gorge to walk between towering limestone cliffs and enjoy the impressive canyon scenery before continuing toward the Sahara.

2. 2

   Merzouga Desert

   one hour

   Arrive in Merzouga, where the desert landscape begins. Prepare for the camel trek and experience the atmosphere of the Sahara before heading into the dunes.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   12 hours Admission included

   Enjoy a camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, watch the sunset, and spend the night in a Berber desert camp under the stars.

Overnight in a standard Berber desert camp (private tents, shared restrooms)

Day 3 · Merzouga → Marrakech

1. 1

   Marrakech

   Passing by

   Travel back to Marrakech with scenic stops along the way for breaks, lunch, and refreshments, crossing desert landscapes and mountain road