3 days tour Marrakech to Merzouga

In the morning, we leave your accommodation to begin our Marrakech to Merzouga journey, reaching the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass 2260m above sea level with plenty of photo stops along the picturesque mountain route.

Our next destination is the UNESCO World Heritage site Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco’s most famous filming location. This ancient fortified village has served as the backdrop for numerous Hollywood blockbusters including Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and Game of Thrones. The historic ksar dates back nearly a thousand years and was once a major stop along the caravan route between Marrakech and Merzouga.

After exploring the kasbah and enjoying lunch, we’ll journey along the famous Route of a Thousand Kasbahs to Dades Valley, stopping in the enchanting city of Kalaat M’Gouna. Known as Morocco’s Valley of Roses, this magical town is located about 90 km from Ouarzazate, where millions of Damascus roses paint the landscape pink each spring. Kalaat M’Gouna is most famous for its annual Rose Festival held every May. From this fragrant oasis, we’ll continue our scenic drive to Dades Valley for our overnight stay.

Morning departure to explore Todra Gorges  a striking natural cliff-sided canyon in the eastern High Atlas Mountains near Tinghir city, featuring towering orange limestone cliffs that reach up to 400 meters (1,300 feet) and a lush palm oasis. As part of your Marrakech to Merzouga desert journey, we continue toward Erfoud, Morocco’s fossil capital, passing through traditional Berber villages like Tinejdad.

Arrive at the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga for the highlight of your Marrakech to Merzouga Sahara adventure. Experience authentic camel trekking across golden sand dunes to witness a breathtaking desert sunset and absorb the peaceful silence of the Sahara.

Spend the night in a traditional Berber desert camp under starlit skies a memorable stop on your Marrakech to Merzouga tour. Enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation in comfortable nomadic tents nestled among Merzouga’s towering dunes.

After breakfast, depart for Marrakech via the spectacular High Atlas Mountains route. As your Marrakech to Merzouga tour begins its final leg, journey through the magnificent Draa Valley Morocco’s longest river at 1,100 kilometers which creates the world’s largest palm grove. This lush green corridor stretches 200 kilometers and serves as a vital oasis in the desert, where cereals and vegetables grow beneath the shade of towering palm trees, and charming Berber villages dot the landscape.

Enjoy the changing scenery and cultural richness that define the Marrakech to Merzouga route. After this scenic and memorable drive, you’ll arrive at your Marrakech accommodation, marking the end of your unforgettable Marrakech to Merzouga 3-day desert tour adventure.