Merzouga desert tour from Marrakech & camel ride
At a glance
Merzouga desert tour from Marrakech & camel ride is a 3 days small-group experience in Marrakech, Morocco, operated by Morocco Destination Experts. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 28 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $97.06 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle, Breakfast.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 17 people for a more personal experience
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3 days
- Group
- Small group, up to 17 travellers
- Languages
- Arabic, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Merzouga desert tour, a 3 days merzouga desert tour is a must do when visiting Morocco. Merzouga excursion helps to discover as much as possible about the moroccan lifestyle.
On the 1st day you'll cross the high atlas mountains to find yourself in front of a world heritage "Kasbah ait ben haddou" where you'll meet our guide to discover the locals lifestyle then you'll spend the night inside a canyon.
On the 2nd day you'll have a hike through the nomads farms in Todra gorges with our local guide who'll also introduce you to the locals lifestyle and how they survive in such harsh life conditions. Later on you'll reach Merzouga where.you'll have a camel ride inside the dunes looking like a huge mountains and sometimes like a multiple waves. At the camp you'll be welcomed by the nomads who serve tea for you and will play music for you dancing around the campfire after the dinner.
On the 3rd day you'll leave Merzouga early to arrive in the early evening to Marrakech where this ourney ends.
What's included
What's included
- Dinner
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Breakfast
- Camel ride
- 2 nights : 1st in a guest house / 2nd night in a camp
Not included
- Drinks, lunches and snacks
- Local guide at Ait Benhaddou 3€/ person
Itinerary
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Day 1: From Marrakech to Dades gorges through atlas mountains and ait ben haddou Kasbah · 2h
1 hour: guided visit with local nomad
1 hour: lunch -
Day 1: From Marrakech to Dades gorges through atlas mountains and ait ben haddou Kasbah · 10m
Panoramic view on weird formation of clay and volcanic mountains called "monkeys paws" locally
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Day 2: Reach Merzouga Erg Chebbi by crossing Tinghir and Todra Gorges and spend the night under the sahara sky · 2h
1 hour: visit the area with local guideand ddiscover berbers lifestyle (donations are welcome)
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Day 2: Reach Merzouga Erg Chebbi by crossing Tinghir and Todra Gorges and spend the night under the sahara sky · 14h
Spend a whole night with the nomads
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Day 3: From Merzouga to Marrakech through dades, roses valley and Atlas mountains · 1h
1 hour: stop for a lunch in amazing restaurant
Meeting point
Pick up and drop off For hotels max 8km from city center.
More than 8km far from center, a total (not per person) of 30€ for group from 1 to 6 should be paid cash
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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 Merzouga desert tour from Marrakech & camel ride take?
The experience lasts about 3 days.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $97.06 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?
Dinner; Air-conditioned vehicle; Breakfast; Camel ride; 2 nights : 1st in a guest house / 2nd night in a camp.
Where does it start?
Pick up and drop off For hotels max 8km from city center. More than 8km far from center, a total (not per person) of 30€ for group from 1 to 6 should be paid cash
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Arabic, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 28 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Marrakech.
