3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
Marrakech · Aït Benhaddou · Dadès · Todra Gorge · Merzouga Camel Ride and Desert Camp
Overview
The 3 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga is the fastest way to see the Sahara and the best of southern Morocco. You leave Marrakech, cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka pass, visit the kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, see the Todra Gorge and reach the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga.
In the desert you ride a camel at sunset and sleep in our desert camp under the stars, with dinner, music and mint tea. On day 3 you return across the south and the High Atlas to Marrakech.
It is a private tour from Marrakech to Merzouga with a local driver-guide. If you are looking for a Marrakech desert tour 3 days or a 3 day Sahara trip from Marrakech that combines mountains, kasbahs and a night in the dunes, this is the best choice for travellers with limited time. With more time, our 4 day desert tour from Marrakech is more relaxed.
- 🗓Duration: 2 nights / 3 days
- 📍Start and end: Marrakech
- 🚙Transport: 4×4 or minivan with driver-guide
- 🐪Camel ride in the dunes
- ⛺Night 2: desert camp
- 🏨Night 1: hotel or riad
- 🍲Meals: breakfast and dinner daily
- €Price: depends on group size
Highlights of the 3 Day Desert Tour from Marrakech
- Crossing the High Atlas Mountains by the Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- Visit to the UNESCO kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, used in many films
- Dadès Valley and the Todra Gorge
- Camel Ride in the Erg Chebbi Dunes at Sunset
- Night in a Desert Camp with Dinner, Berber Music and Stars
- Sunrise over the Sahara
Why Choose a 3 Day Tour from Marrakech?
- The Sahara in a short time: three days is the minimum to reach Merzouga, spend a night in the dunes and return to Marrakech.
- Round trip: you start and finish in Marrakech, so flights and hotels are easy to plan.
- Private tour: your own vehicle, your own pace and a program that you can adjust.
- More than the dunes: kasbahs, gorges, palm groves and mountain passes are part of the trip.
- Local team: your camp and your guide are from Merzouga, with no middlemen.
3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga: Itinerary
Check out the program below. Times and stops can change with the season, the weather and your wishes.
Day 1: Marrakech → Tizi n’Tichka → Aït Benhaddou → Dadès Valley
Early morning pick-up in Marrakech. The road climbs into the High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka pass, with panoramic stops on the way. You visit the fortified village of Aït Benhaddou, one of the best-known kasbahs in Morocco, then continue past Ouarzazate and the palm groves of Skoura toward the Dadès Valley. Dinner and night in a hotel or riad.
Day 2: Dadès → Todra Gorge → Merzouga → Camel Ride and Desert Camp
After breakfast you visit the dramatic rock walls of the Todra Gorge, then drive on through the villages and oases of the south to Merzouga. In the late afternoon you meet your camel and ride into the dunes of Erg Chebbi to watch the sunset from a high dune. At the camp you enjoy mint tea, a traditional dinner and Berber drums around the fire. Night in a tent under the stars.
Day 3: Sunrise in the Dunes → Merzouga → Draa Valley → Marrakech
Wake up for the sunrise over the dunes, have breakfast at the camp and ride back to Merzouga. After a short rest and a shower, you start the long drive back through the Draa Valley, Ouarzazate and the Tizi n’Tichka pass, with stops for lunch and photos. You arrive in Marrakech in the evening and the tour ends there.
Included & Not Included
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech
- Private 4×4 or minivan with an experienced driver-guide
- 1 night in a hotel or riad
- 1 night in a tent at the desert camp
- 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners
- Camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Mint tea and Berber music at the camp
Not Included
- Lunches
- Bottled drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments, such as kasbah visits
- Tips for the guide, driver and camp team
- Travel insurance
3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga: Gallery
Price
| Tour | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga | 2 nights / 3 days | Depends on the number of people |
Send us a message on WhatsApp with the number of people and your dates to get your price.
Booking
Ready for the Sahara? Book your 3 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga today.
WhatsApp: +212 620 628 083
Before You Go
- Pack a small bag for the desert night: your big luggage stays in the vehicle.
- Bring warm clothes for the nights and mornings, especially from November to March.
- Take sunglasses, sun cream, a scarf, a torch and a power bank.
- Bring water, toiletries and some cash in dirhams for lunches, drinks and tips.
- Days 1 and 3 have long drives (around 8 to 10 hours with stops). Take a book, music and travel sickness tablets if you need them.
- Read our guide to the Morocco desert tour from Marrakech and find out whether Merzouga is worth it.
FAQ
How far is Marrakech from Merzouga?
It is a long drive of roughly 9 to 10 hours without stops, about 560 km. This tour splits it over two days with visits on the way.
Is 3 days enough for the Sahara from Marrakech?
Yes, if you have limited time. You see the Atlas, a kasbah and the gorges and spend a night in the dunes, but there is a lot of driving. With 4 days the trip is more relaxed.
Is this a private tour from Marrakech to Merzouga?
Yes, you travel with your own group in your own vehicle with a driver-guide. Contact us on WhatsApp to arrange the details.
Do I need camel riding experience?
No. The camels walk slowly and your guide leads them.
Is it cold at night in the desert?
In winter, nights can be very cold, so bring warm clothes. The tents have blankets. In summer, nights are warm.
How much does the 3 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga cost?
The price depends on the number of people. Send us a message on WhatsApp at +212 620 628 083 with your group size and dates to receive your price.
A Tour Made for You
This tour is fully customizable: you can modify it as you prefer, add a night in the desert, visit other places or end the trip in Fes.
Contact us by email or WhatsApp to get more information.