3 Days Excursion into Merzouga Desert
At a glance
3 Days Excursion into Merzouga Desert is a 3 days small-group experience in Marrakech, Morocco, operated by Moroccan Mahi Trip. Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 35 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $114.17 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Dinner, Breakfast.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 17 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 12 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3 days
- Group
- Small group, up to 17 travellers
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
- The Real Berber Villages on the way.
- Berber Culture.
- Castles of Ait Ben Haddou and Taourirt.
- Ouazazate Movies Studios.
- Roses Valley.
- Dades and Toudgha Gorges.
- Big Sand Dunes of Merzouga Desert.
It's important for us to try and select every excursion we propose to you. Actually the most important thing for us is the quality of what you booked because you trusted us by booking with us.
What's included
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Guide in Ait Ben Haddou Castle
- Transportation with AC
Not included
- Lunch x 3
Itinerary
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Day 1: Marrakech - Boumalne Dades
Let's start our trip at your place around 7:30.
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Day 1: Marrakech - Boumalne Dades · 15m
We will drop you off for 10-15 min at this location to enjoy the beautiful landscape. The Tizn't Tchika summit culminates at 2260m above sea level.
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Day 1: Marrakech - Boumalne Dades · 2h
The Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou was recorded as World Heritage by the UNESCO in 1987 and attracts people from all over the world. It has even made appearance on the silver screen with Gladiator, The Mummy, game of throns, the queen and Lawrence of Arabia…
There, a local guide will show you around the Kasbash for about an hour and explain the history of the place.
After lunch you will continue the road in the direction of Zagora passing through Agdez Gorges and Draa Valley. -
Day 1: Marrakech - Boumalne Dades · 10m
You will then continue through Ouarzazate, onto the Valley of Roses (Kalaat Mgouna) where you will have another stop.
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Day 1: Marrakech - Boumalne Dades · 13h
You will spend your first night. You will arrive around 7:00 pm.
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Day 2: Boumalne Dades - Merzouga
Our journey will start with a drive through Dades Gorges and the famous Toudgha Gorges.
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Day 2: Boumalne Dades - Merzouga · 15m
Small break to admire Dades Gorges and Toudgha Gorges.
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Day 2: Boumalne Dades - Merzouga · 30m
You will continue to Rissani, known for its dates market, and being a starting point of the ancient trading caravans crossing the Sahara desert to Tomboctou.
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Day 2: Boumalne Dades - Merzouga · 14h
Upon arrival at Merzouga, we will meet our camel caravan, and ride through the amazing sand dunes of ‘Erg Chebbi’ with the sunset in the horizon.
We reach our camp in three options :
Basic one, localited next to the village with toilet outside.
Medium one, in the middle of the dunes, also with toilet outside and shower in the next morning in the hotel.
Luxury one, in the middle of the dunes with toilet and shower inside the tent.
A great view to admire the sand dunes and the surrounding landscapes, get ready for a Moroccan dinner served under the stars next to the camp fire and a live local music show. -
Day 3: Merzouga - Marrakech or Fes
Wake up early to catch the sunrise in the desert. You will ride a camel back to our hotel next the village where you’ll take your breakfast.
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Day 3: Merzouga - Marrakech or Fes · 1h
On the way back to Marrakesh , you will stop in Ouarzazate to visit Taourirt Kasbah ( the kasbah played a major military and commercial role due to its strategic location next to the Valley, and it’s classified as a Heritage of a human world by UNESCO. ) and the cinema museum (extra). You’ll leave Ouarzazate around 2:00 pm.
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Day 3: Merzouga - Marrakech or Fes
You will arrive back to Marrakech around 8:30 pm.
Meeting point
Let us know if you have any question about the pickup.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the 3 Days Excursion into Merzouga Desert take?
The experience lasts about 3 days.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $114.17 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Hotel pickup and drop-off; Dinner; Breakfast; Guide in Ait Ben Haddou Castle; Transportation with AC.
Where does it start?
Let us know if you have any question about the pickup.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 35 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Marrakech.
